Premier League 2025/26: Players With the Most Shots So Far
Premier League most shots data for the 2025/26 season gives us a clear view of which players are carrying the […]
Premier League shots on target data gives us a clearer view of which players are not only shooting often, but also forcing goalkeepers into action.
Total shots are useful, but shots on target tell us more about attacking precision. A player can shoot many times without creating real danger, while another player may take fewer attempts but hit the target more consistently.
Using GoalStatsLab player match data, this ranking looks at the Premier League players with the most shots on target in the 2025/26 season.
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Premier League Shots on Target: Top 10 Players
This Premier League shots on target ranking is based on completed matches with available player statistics in the GoalStatsLab database.
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Minutes | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Goals | Shot Accuracy | Conversion Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E. Haaland | Manchester City | 36 | 2,958 | 102 | 59 | 27 | 57.8% | 26.5% |
| 2 | I. Thiago | Brentford | 38 | 3,284 | 67 | 43 | 22 | 64.2% | 32.8% |
| 3 | O. Watkins | Aston Villa | 37 | 2,852 | 60 | 38 | 16 | 63.3% | 26.7% |
| 4 | M. Cunha | Manchester United | 34 | 2,503 | 58 | 35 | 10 | 60.3% | 17.2% |
| 5 | D. Calvert-Lewin | Leeds | 35 | 2,726 | 66 | 34 | 14 | 51.5% | 21.2% |
| 6 | B. Mbeumo | Manchester United | 33 | 2,621 | 59 | 32 | 11 | 54.2% | 18.6% |
| 7 | M. Gibbs-White | Nottingham Forest | 37 | 3,110 | 59 | 32 | 15 | 54.2% | 25.4% |
| 8 | M. Rogers | Aston Villa | 37 | 3,285 | 58 | 32 | 10 | 55.2% | 17.2% |
| 9 | Jean-Philippe Mateta | Crystal Palace | 32 | 2,222 | 56 | 32 | 12 | 57.1% | 21.4% |
| 10 | Evanilson | Bournemouth | 36 | 2,759 | 57 | 22 | 6 | 38.6% | 10.5% |
Data source: GoalStatsLab database. Rankings based on completed Premier League 2025/26 matches with available player statistics.
What the Numbers Show
E. Haaland leads the Premier League shots on target ranking with 59 shots on target from 102 total attempts.
That means Haaland is not only the player with the highest shot volume, but also the player who has tested goalkeepers more than anyone else in this dataset.
I. Thiago ranks second with 43 shots on target for Brentford. His profile is especially interesting because he combines strong accuracy with excellent finishing efficiency.
O. Watkins is third with 38 shots on target, followed by M. Cunha with 35 and D. Calvert-Lewin with 34.
The gap between Haaland and the rest is clear. He has 16 more shots on target than second-placed I. Thiago and 21 more than O. Watkins.
That makes him the strongest attacking presence in this Premier League shots on target table.
Shot Accuracy: Who Hits the Target Most Often?
Shot accuracy helps us understand efficiency.
Among the top players in this ranking, I. Thiago has the best shot accuracy. He hit the target with 64.2% of his total shots.
O. Watkins follows closely with 63.3%, while M. Cunha also performs strongly with 60.3%.
These numbers show that those players are not simply shooting often. They are also selecting good shooting positions or striking the ball with enough quality to test the goalkeeper.
Evanilson is the opposite case in this list. He recorded 57 total shots but only 22 on target, giving him a shot accuracy of 38.6%.
That does not mean he is not involved in Bournemouth’s attack. It means his shooting profile is less efficient compared with the other players in the top 10.
Goals and Conversion Rate
Shots on target are important, but goals remain the final output.
I. Thiago has the best conversion rate in this ranking, scoring 22 goals from 67 total shots. That gives him a conversion rate of 32.8%.
O. Watkins also shows a strong finishing profile with 16 goals from 60 shots and a 26.7% conversion rate.
Haaland remains elite because he combines both volume and finishing. He has 102 total shots, 59 shots on target and 27 goals, with a conversion rate of 26.5%.
That balance is what makes him the most complete attacking player in this dataset.
M. Gibbs-White also deserves attention. He scored 15 goals from 59 shots, giving him a strong conversion rate of 25.4%, despite not being the highest-volume shooter in the table.
Why Shots on Target Matter for Predictions
Premier League shots on target are useful for prediction models because they show which players and teams are creating real pressure.
A shot off target may indicate attacking involvement, but a shot on target usually carries more danger. It can lead directly to a goal, a goalkeeper save, a rebound, a corner or a second-chance opportunity.
For football predictions, shots on target can help with:
- player goalscorer analysis;
- team attacking form;
- Over 2.5 goals markets;
- Both Teams to Score predictions;
- expected goals trends;
- goalkeeper workload analysis.
This is why GoalStatsLab looks beyond goals only. A player may fail to score in one match, but if he continues to produce shots on target, his probability of scoring in future matches remains important.
For a deeper explanation of chance quality, read our guide to Expected Goals in Football.
You can also explore our latest football predictions and team-based football stats.
Final Thoughts
The Premier League shots on target ranking highlights the players creating the most direct attacking danger in the 2025/26 season.
E. Haaland leads the table with 59 shots on target, 102 total shots and 27 goals. He remains the strongest player for both shooting volume and attacking output.
I. Thiago stands out as the most efficient finisher, with 43 shots on target, 22 goals and a 32.8% conversion rate.
O. Watkins also offers one of the best balanced profiles, combining 38 shots on target, 16 goals and strong shooting accuracy.
The Premier League shots on target table will be updated as more player match statistics become available in the GoalStatsLab database.