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Arsenal Best 3 Highest Goal Scorers Of All Time

Arsenal Best 3 Highest Goal Scorers of All Time

When you think of Arsenal legends, certain names roll off the tongue without hesitation.

Goals win games, and these three iconic players helped build Arsenal’s rich history through sheer brilliance in front of the goal.

Let’s dive into the top 3 all-time highest scorers in Arsenal history and what made them unforgettable.

Top 3 Arsenal Highest Goal Scorers of All Time

3. Cliff Bastin (178 Goals)

Arsenal Best 3 Highest Goal Scorers of All Time
Cliff Bastin

Cliff Bastin was Arsenal’s original goal machine.

A lightning-fast winger who could both create and finish, Bastin scored 178 goals for the club — a record that stood for decades.

  • Years active: 1929–1947

  • Major honors: 5x First Division titles, 2x FA Cups

  • Capped for England by age 19

Despite playing out wide, Cliff topped Arsenal’s scoring charts in the early 1930s before eventually giving way to Ted Drake. His record stood untouched for nearly 60 years.

Watch a tribute to Cliff Bastin’s best moments

2. Ian Wright (185 Goals)

Arsenal Best 3 Highest Goal Scorers of All Time
Ian Wright

The name Ian Wright is synonymous with passion, power, and precision.

Signed from Crystal Palace in 1991, Wright quickly became a fan favorite with 185 goals in 288 appearances.

  • Years active at Arsenal: 1991–1998

  • Trophies: Premier League, 2x FA Cups, League Cup, European Cup Winners’ Cup

  • Club’s leading scorer before Thierry Henry

Wright’s energy and charisma, on and off the pitch, still resonate with fans today. Few strikers were as lethal in one-on-one situations or as passionate when scoring.

Relive all of Ian Wright’s 185 goals

1. Thierry Henry (228 Goals)

Arsenal Best 3 Highest Goal Scorers of All Time
Thierry Henry

No surprises here. Thierry Henry is not just Arsenal’s top scorer; he’s a global icon.

With 228 goals, Henry redefined what a modern striker could be: pace, flair, finesse, and ice-cold finishing.

  • Years at Arsenal: 1999–2007 (plus a brief return in 2012)

  • Honors: 2x Premier League, 2x FA Cups, 4x Golden Boots

  • Transferred to Barcelona in 2007 after cementing legendary status

Under Arsène Wenger, Henry blossomed into one of football’s most feared forwards. From solo stunners to clutch finishes, he gave Arsenal fans memories for a lifetime.

Watch Henry’s unforgettable Arsenal goals

Where Do They Rank in the Premier League’s All-Time Greats?

  • Henry remains the club’s greatest, arguably one of the best strikers in Premier League history.

  • Wright paved the way with grit and instinct.

  • Bastin built the foundation before modern football even knew what was coming.

These legends didn’t just score — they defined eras.


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