Alan Shearer scored 260 Premier League goals in 441 appearances for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United, the highest total in Premier League history.
Career totals and all-time standing
Shearer played in the Premier League across 14 seasons, from 1992/93 to 2005/06. Along with his 260 goals, he recorded 64 assists, and the teams he played for posted 203 wins, 109 draws and 129 defeats in those matches.
According to the official Premier League all-time rankings, as of 15 September 2026 he is first for goals, joint 21st for assists and 30th for appearances.
The official player profile lists him as an England forward. In Premier League disciplinary records, he received 41 yellow cards and 2 red cards.
Which Premier League clubs he played for
Shearer's Premier League record came with two clubs: Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.
His Blackburn years brought the league title and his 34-goal season. His Newcastle United years lasted longer in the competition and added the larger share of his appearances, taking his overall scoring record to 260.
- Blackburn Rovers: 138 appearances, 112 goals, 28 assists
- Newcastle United: 303 appearances, 148 goals, 36 assists
Premier League record by season
Here is his season-by-season Premier League record for appearances, goals and assists.
| Season | Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992/93 | Blackburn Rovers | 21 | 16 | 4 |
| 1993/94 | Blackburn Rovers | 40 | 31 | 4 |
| 1994/95 | Blackburn Rovers | 42 | 34 | 13 |
| 1995/96 | Blackburn Rovers | 35 | 31 | 7 |
| 1996/97 | Newcastle United | 31 | 25 | 7 |
| 1997/98 | Newcastle United | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998/99 | Newcastle United | 30 | 14 | 3 |
| 1999/00 | Newcastle United | 37 | 23 | 7 |
| 2000/01 | Newcastle United | 19 | 5 | 2 |
| 2001/02 | Newcastle United | 37 | 23 | 4 |
| 2002/03 | Newcastle United | 35 | 17 | 4 |
| 2003/04 | Newcastle United | 37 | 22 | 4 |
| 2004/05 | Newcastle United | 28 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005/06 | Newcastle United | 32 | 10 | 4 |
Best seasons, title and awards
Shearer won one Premier League title, with Blackburn Rovers in 1994/95. He was also named Premier League Player of the Season in that same campaign.
He finished as the league's top scorer three times: 1994/95, 1995/96 and 1996/97. The official honours record also credits him with four Player of the Month awards, and he entered the Premier League Hall of Fame in 2021.
The Premier League states that his 34-goal Blackburn season matched the league's single-season scoring record at the time, previously set by Andrew Cole with 34 in 1993/94, and both of those seasons were played over 42 matches.
FAQ
How many Premier League Golden Boots did Alan Shearer win?
He won three Golden Boots. Those came in 1994/95, 1995/96 and 1996/97, with 34, 31 and 25 goals.
Which clubs did Alan Shearer play for in the Premier League?
He played for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United in the Premier League. His league title came with Blackburn, while his all-time goals record was built across both clubs.
How long was Alan Shearer in the Premier League?
He appeared in the competition across 14 seasons. His first was 1992/93 and his last was 2005/06.