Legendary numbers: Nottingham Forest striker Wood outscoring De Bruyne and Bale in the EPL

Nottingham Forest forward Chris Wood has emerged as a contender for the Premier League Golden Boot this season, scoring ten goals in 17 matches. However, the 33-year-old striker has long been a reliable scorer, surpassing the goal tallies of some Premier League stars.

Details: In 244 Premier League appearances, Wood has netted 79 goals, eclipsing Gareth Bale’s 53 goals in 166 matches, with the Welshman now retired. To match Wood’s tally, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would need to return to the Premier League and score 10 more goals (currently at 69 goals in 143 matches).

This season, active players such as Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus (75 goals in 226 matches) and Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne (70 goals in 270 matches) are close to competing with Wood's tally.

Reminder: Wood, who joined Nottingham Forest in January 2023, has also represented Newcastle, Burnley, Leicester, and West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League.