Jermain Defoe has been scoring Premier League goals for 17 years and dominating top-flight defences for almost two decades.
On Saturday the 34-year-old strolled past the Hull City backline – and Les Ferdinand in the all-time rankings – to net his 150th Premier League goal, drawing level with former Liverpool and Manchester United man Michael Owen.
But how were they scored? Read below to find out…
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|
TOTAL |
|
Right foot |
118 |
|
Left foot |
27 |
|
Head |
5 |
|
Penalties |
12 |
|
First half |
50 |
|
Second half |
100 |
|
Home |
91 |
|
Away |
59 |
The majority of Defoe’s goals have come from inside the box – 128 – with 22 coming from range, most notably his 30-yard screamer against Newcastle United in the Wear-Tyne derby.
The Black Cat has netted 26 goals for Sunderland in less than two years on Wearside, with the bulk of his strikes coming during two spells with Tottenham Hotspur
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CLUB |
TOTAL |
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West Ham United |
18 |
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Tottenham Hotspur |
91 |
|
Portsmouth |
15 |
|
Sunderland |
26 |
Defoe is just the eighth player to join the 150 club and after equalling Owen another former Red is in his sights, with Thierry Henry holding the final place in the top five.
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THE 150 CLUB |
TOTAL |
|
Alan Shearer |
260 |
|
Wayne Rooney |
194 |
|
Andy Cole |
187 |
|
Frank Lampard |
177 |
|
Thierry Henry |
175 |
|
Robbie Fowler |
163 |
|
Jermain Defoe |
150 |
|
Michael Owen |
150 |
The 34-year-old is one of two players within the top eight Premier League scorers who is currently active.
