Only six goalkeepers have ever scored in Premier League history
Scoring goals is rare for goalkeepers, but a select few have managed this feat in the Premier League. Since the league's inception, only six goalkeepers have found the net, each earning a unique place in English football history. Notable names like Peter Schmeichel, Brad Friedel, and Alisson Becker are among this exclusive group. Their goals have become memorable moments in the competition.
Match highlights
- Peter Schmeichel was the first goalkeeper to score in the Premier League, netting for Aston Villa against Everton in October 2001.
- Brad Friedel scored for Blackburn Rovers against Charlton Athletic in February 2004, though his team lost 3-2.
- Paul Robinson found the net for Tottenham Hotspur against Watford in 2007 with a long free-kick.
- Tim Howard scored for Everton against Bolton Wanderers in January 2012, aided by strong winds.
- Asmir Begović netted for Stoke City against Southampton in November 2013, with his goal coming just 13 seconds into the match.
- Alisson Becker became the first goalkeeper to score with a header in the Premier League, doing so for Liverpool against West Bromwich Albion in May 2021.
