August 17, 2026 10:30 am
Tzolis, Pedro, Semenyo | EPL website
Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has emerged as the Premier League’s leading pre-season scorer, giving the new campaign a glimpse of his attacking threat ahead of Friday’s kick-off.
EPL website on Monday noted that the Brazilian scored seven goals during Chelsea’s preparations, including a remarkable nine-minute hat-trick against Western Sydney Wanderers and braces against AC Milan and Real Sociedad.
Aston Villa teenager Brian Madjo is next with five goals.
The 17-year-old also scored against Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup, but missed Villa’s final friendly against Borussia Monchengladbach amid reports of an injury.
Nottingham Forest’s Igor Jesus and Crystal Palace midfielder Matheus Franca have four goals each.
Jesus scored all four in July and did not feature against Stade Brestois 29, while Franca scored three against Swindon Town.
With the Premier League season beginning on Friday, August 21, the pre-season scoring charts offer an early indication of the players arriving in form.
Tzolis leads Premier League pre-season assists
Arsenal summer signing Christos Tzolis has recorded the most assists by a Premier League player during pre-season, with six heading into the new campaign.
Tzolis provided two assists in Arsenal’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City and also earned a “Fantasy assist” after winning a penalty against Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo follows with five assists from four matches, while Aston Villa’s Emiliano Buendia has four.
The figures offer an early indication of the players who could make an impact when the Premier League season begins on Friday, August 21.
See the full list of leading pre-season scorers, assists below:
Top PL goalscorers in pre-season
Tzolis leads Premier League pre-season assists
Arsenal summer signing Christos Tzolis has recorded the most assists by a Premier League player during pre-season, with six heading into the new campaign.
Tzolis provided two assists in Arsenal’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City and also earned a “Fantasy assist” after winning a penalty against Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo follows with five assists from four matches, while Aston Villa’s Emiliano Buendia has four.
The figures offer an early indication of the players who could make an impact when the Premier League season begins on Friday, August 21.
Top PL assisters in pre-season
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