Premier League: 12 players who never lost when they scored

A sorrowful legacy

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

The recent death of Diogo Jota has left a void that football will feel for years. Liverpool fans mourn not only a gifted striker, but also a man whose passion and drive lit up every match he played. However, amid the sadness, his legacy endures in one remarkable statistic. Here are the 12 players whose Premier League goals always brought their team at least a point.

12. Séamus Coleman

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

The Republic of Ireland captain's attacking forays from right-back have resulted in 22 Premier League scoring appearances (17 wins and five draws) throughout his Everton career so far, reflecting the Donegal native's enduring ability to rise to the occasion.

11. Marcos Alonso

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

Marcos Alonso's attacking instincts from left-back produced 23 Premier League goals without defeat, recording 17 wins and six draws. The Spanish defender's forward-mindedness and set-piece expertise made him a unique threat, consistently contributing goals that secured valuable points for Chelsea.

Defensive goal machine

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

Alonso's attacking threat from defence helped Chelsea secure the Premier League title in 2016-17, his debut season, and the 2020-21 Champions League. His ability to deliver crucial goals while maintaining defensive responsibilities made him an integral part of Antonio Conte's and Thomas Tuchel's wing-back systems.

10. Georginio Wijnaldum

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

Across spells with Newcastle United and Liverpool, Wijnaldum's 23 Premier League scoring matches delivered 19 wins and four draws. Four of those goals came in Newcastle's 6-2 victory over Norwich in October 2015, delivering their first Premier League win of that season.

Versatile

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

Wijnaldum's transition from Newcastle's relegation battle to Liverpool's title challenges showcased his adaptability. Now starring in Saudi Arabia for Al-Ettifaq, the versatile midfielder's 27 EPL goals consistently coincided with positive results, proving his value beyond his famous Champions League heroics.

9. Antonio Valencia

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

Across 325 Premier League appearances (per Transfermarkt), turning out for Wigan Athletic and Manchester United, Antonio Valencia's 23 Premier League scoring appearances yielded 22 wins and one draw.

Single-goal specialist

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

Valencia's unique scoring pattern saw him never manage multiple goals in one match. His solitary dropped points came during United's 2-2 draw with West Ham in 2013, otherwise guaranteeing victory whenever he troubled the scoreboard.

8. Pedro Rodríguez

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

Pedro Rodríguez transformed from Barcelona superstar to Chelsea talisman, scoring 29 Premier League goals in 27 separate matches. The World Cup winner's extraordinary 96.3% win rate when scoring included 26 victories and just one draw.

7. Oyvind Leonhardsen

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

Leonhardsen netted 30 Premier League goals while representing multiple clubs, first at Wimbledon, whom he joined from Rosenborg in 1994. His successful spell there led to a big move to Liverpool, which was ultimately short-lived. Spells at Tottenham and Aston Villa followed, too.

Journeyman

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

His 28 scoring matches produced 21 victories and seven draws, creating an impressive 75% win rate across his lengthy English adventure (186 Premier League appearances in total, per Transfermarkt).

6. Salomon Kalou

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

Kalou's 32 Premier League scoring appearances for Chelsea delivered 29 victories and three draws. The Ivory Coast striker (left) arrived from Feyenoord as one of José Mourinho's key signings, establishing himself as a consistent threat despite fierce competition for places at Stamford Bridge.

Perfect timing

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

While Kalou managed just one double-digit scoring season, per Transfermarkt, his goals consistently arrived when Chelsea needed them most. His knack for scoring decisive goals helped the Blues maintain their status as title contenders throughout his time in London, with defeat never following his strikes.

5. Gabriel Martinelli

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

To date, Martinelli has scored in 37 Premier League games without losing, achieving 30 wins and seven draws. His recent goal in the 2-2 draw at Liverpool in May 2025 was his 40th Premier League strike, demonstrating his consistent ability to contribute when Arsenal need points most.

Underrated but effective

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

Often considered one of Arsenal's less appreciated players, Martinelli's scoring record proves his worth. In 159 Premier League appearances, he has scored 40 goals across 37 different matches, with Arsenal taking something from every single game when the Brazilian finds the net.

4. Darius Vassell

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

Vassell scored 52 Premier League goals across 265 appearances for Aston Villa and Manchester City, finding the net in 46 different matches without losing once. His record spans 36 wins and 10 draws, making him a genuine lucky charm for both clubs during the noughties era.

Not so lucky outside the EPL

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

Despite his club success, Vassell endured penalty shootout heartbreak at Euro 2004, missing England's final spot-kick against Portugal (pictured). However, his Premier League record remained intact, as he never lost after scoring in the top flight, although he did experience defeat after scoring for Leicester in the Championship.

Flying start at Anfield

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

Jota's Liverpool career began spectacularly, becoming the first player since Robbie Fowler to score seven goals in his first 10 appearances. He also scored in each of his first four Premier League home games. His 12 scoring games at Wolves were equally impressive given their promoted status.

2. James Milner

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

Milner sits second on this exclusive list with 54 games scored in without defeat. The veteran midfielder has achieved this feat across five different clubs (Leeds United, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Liverpool), demonstrating remarkable consistency throughout his lengthy career.

Mr Reliable

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

Milner's unbeaten scoring record spans 43 wins and 11 draws, although he has yet to score for his current side, Brighton, in the Premier League. At 39, he continues to appear in record lists, having previously featured among the youngest scorers and highest appearance-makers in the competition's history.

1. Gabriel Jesus

A sorrowful legacy, 12. Séamus Coleman, 11. Marcos Alonso, Defensive goal machine, 10. Georginio Wijnaldum, Versatile, 9. Antonio Valencia, Single-goal specialist, 8. Pedro Rodríguez, 7. Oyvind Leonhardsen, Journeyman, 6. Salomon Kalou, Perfect timing, 5. Gabriel Martinelli, Underrated but effective, 4. Darius Vassell, Not so lucky outside the EPL, Flying start at Anfield, 2. James Milner, Mr Reliable, 1. Gabriel Jesus

Gabriel Jesus holds the Premier League record for most games scored in without losing, an incredible 62 matches across spells at Manchester City and Arsenal. His 76 league goals have yielded 57 wins and five draws, creating a phenomenal 91.9% win rate when scoring.

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