Chelsea FC top goal scorers of all time – highest goal scorer by season by season in all competitions!
Chelsea FC top goal scorer of all time? Who are the Chelsea FC top scorers of all time? Which are the Chelsea top goalscorers of all time by season in all competitions? Here we look at the Chelsea FC top scorers of all time by season in all competitions!
Which Chelsea player has scored the most goals in each season since the club was formed? Legends like Dennis Wise, Peter Osgood and Jimmy Greaves are names that should be familiar to most Chelsea fans.
While more recent legends such as Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba should also resonate with Chelsea FC fans. Watch & Bet on Football =>
Chelsea FC top goal scorers of all time by season
So which players have scored the most goals in each season in Premier League? Who are the Chelsea FC top scorers of all time? Chelsea FC top scorers of all time? Read on and find out!
Chelsea FC top goal scorers in Premier League by season 1992-2024
Chelsea all time Premier League top scorers? Chelsea highest goal scorer in Premier League? Here are all Premier League Chelsea FC top scorers of all time by season 1992-2024.
| Season | Chelsea all time Premier League top scorers | Goals |
| 2023/24 | Cole Palmer | 8 |
| 2022/23 | Kai Havertz | 7 |
| 2021/22 | Mason Mount | 10 |
| 2020/21 | Jorginho | 7 |
| 2019/20 | Tammy Abraham | 15 |
| 2018/19 | Eden Hazard | 16 |
| 2017/18 | Â Eden Hazard | 12 |
| 2016/17 | Diego Costa | 20 |
| 2015/16 | Diego Costa | 16 |
| 2014/15 | Diego Costa | 21 |
| 2013/14 | Eden Hazard | 17 |
| 2012/13 | Fernando Torres | 22 |
| 2011/12 | Frank Lampard | 16 |
| 2010/11 | Nicolas Anelka | 16 |
| 2009/10 | Didier Drogba | 37 |
| 2008/09 | Nicolas Anelka | 25 |
| 2007/08 | Frank Lampard | Â 20 |
| 2006/07 | Didier Drogba | 33 |
| 2005/06 | Frank Lampard | 20 |
| 2004/05 | Frank Lampard | 19 |
| 2003/04 | Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | 17 |
| 2002/03 | Gianfranco Zola | 16 |
| 2001/02 | Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | 29 |
| 2000/01 | Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | 26 |
| 1999/00 | Tore André Flo | 19 |
| 1998/99 | Gianfranco Zola | 15 |
| 1997/98 | Gianluca Vialli | 19 |
| 1996/97 | Mark Hughes | 14 |
| 1995/96 | John Spencer | 14 |
| 1994/95 | Paul Furlong & John Spencer | 13 |
| 1993/94 | Gavin Peacock & Mark Stein | 14 |
| 1992/93 | Mick Harford | 11 |
Chelsea FC top goal scorers of all time – Individual goalscorer records
Most goals in total aggregate – 211, Frank Lampard (2001–2014)
Frank Lampard is Chelsea top goal scorer ever. This is even more remarkable when you remember that was a midfielder! The Englishman was one of the best midfielders ever.
- Most goals in a season – 43, Jimmy Greaves (First Division, 1960–61)
- Most goals in one match – 6, George Hilsdon v. Worksop Town, FA Cup, First Round, 11 January 1908
- Most goals in one final – 3, David Speedie v. Manchester City, Full Members Cup Final, 23 March 1986
Most League goals in total aggregate – 164, Bobby Tambling (1959–1970)
Bobby Tambling has scored the most league goals for Chelsea. His total of league goals surpasses Frank Lampard’s even though Lampard is the all-time top goal scorer.
The Chelsea FC top scorers of all time list -Individual records
- Most League goals in a season – 41, Jimmy Greaves, (First Division, 1960–61)
- The Most times top goalscorer – 8, Roy Bentley
Most League goals in one match:
- 5, George Hilsdon v. Glossop, Second Division, 1 September 1906
- 5, Jimmy Greaves v. Wolverhampton Wanderers, First Division, 30 August 1958
- 5, Jimmy Greaves v. Preston North End, First Division, 19 December 1959
- 5, Jimmy Greaves v. West Bromwich Albion, First Division, 3 December 1960
- 5, Bobby Tambling v. Aston Villa, First Division, 17 September 1966
- 5, Gordon Durie v. Walsall, Second Division, 4 February 1989
Most Premier League/First Division goals in total aggregate – 147, Frank Lampard (2001–2014)
The Most Premier League goals in a season – 29, Didier Drogba, (2009–10)
Most Premier League goals in one match:
- 4, Gianluca Vialli v. Barnsley, Premier League, 24 August 1997
- 4, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink v. Coventry City, Premier League, 21 October 2000
- 4, Frank Lampard v. Derby County, Premier League, 12 March 2008
- 4, Frank Lampard v. Aston Villa, Premier League, 27 March 2010
Most FA Cup goals
- The most FA Cup goals in total aggregate – 26, Frank Lampard (2001–2014)
Most FA Cup goals in a season – 8, Peter Osgood, (1969–70)
Peter “Ozzy” Osgood was the main main at Stamford Bridge during his prime. Osgood scored the most FA Cup goals in one season with eight.
Here is a typical Peter Osgood moment playing for Chelsea. Osgood is one of the best Chelsea FC top scorers of all time.
- The most FA Cup goals in one match: – 6, George Hilsdon v. Worksop Town, FA Cup, First Round, 11 January 1908
- The Most FA Cup Final goals in total aggregate: – 4, Didier Drogba (2004–2015)
Most League Cup goals
- Most League Cup goals in total aggregate – 25, Kerry Dixon (1983–92)
- The Most League Cup goals in a season – 8, Kerry Dixon, (1984–85)
- Most League Cup goals in one match: – 4, Kerry Dixon v. Gillingham, League Cup, First Round, First Leg, 13 September 1983
- The Most League Cup Final goals in total aggregate – 4, Didier Drogba (2004–12, 2014–15)
- Most Cup Final goals in total aggregate – 9, Didier Drogba (2004–12, 2014–15)
The Most European goals in total aggregate – 36, Didier Drogba (2004–12, 2014–15)
Didier Drogba was famed for his big-match performances. This is evident by the 36 goals he scored in Europe. Drogba is most famous for his equalising goal in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich in the 89th minute. Drogba would later score the winning goal in the penalty shoot-out. Cementing his place as a Chelsea legend.
- Most European goals in a season – 9, Fernando Torres (UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, 2012–13)
- Most European goals in one match: – 5, Peter Osgood v. Jeunesse Hautcharage, UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, First Round, Second Leg, 29 September 1971
Individual records
- Most hat-tricks – 13, Jimmy Greaves, (1957–1961)
- Most international goals – Didier Drogba, 46 while at Chelsea (65 in total)
- Oldest goalscorer – Dick Spence, 38 years 282 days v. Wolverhampton Wanderers, First Division, 26 April 1947
- Youngest goalscorer – Ian Hamilton, 16 years 138 days v. Tottenham Hotspur, First Division, 18 March 1967
- Fastest goalscorer – 12 seconds, Keith Weller v. Middlesbrough, Football League Cup, 7 October 1970
List with Chelsea FC top scorers of all time all competitions
Here is the list with the Chelsea FC top scorers of all time in all competitions. Competitive matches only.
| Â | Name | Years | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Europe | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Lampard | 2001–2014 | 147 | 26 | 12 | 25 | 1 | 211 |
| 2 | Bobby Tambling | 1959–1970 | 164 | 25 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 202 |
| 3 | Kerry Dixon | 1983–1992 | 147 | 8 | 25 | 0 | 13 | 193 |
| 4 | Didier Drogba | 2004–2012 & 2014–2015 | 104 | 12 | 10 | 36 | 2 | 164 |
| 5 | Roy Bentley | 1948–1956 | 128 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 150 |
| 5 | Peter Osgood | 1964–1974 & 1978–1979 | 105 | 19 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 150 |
| 7 | Jimmy Greaves | 1957–1961 | 124 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 132 |
| 8 | George Mills | 1929–1943 | 118 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 125 |
| 9 | George Hilsdon | 1906–1912 | 99 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 108 |
| 10 | Eden Hazard | 2012-Â | 81 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 104 |
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