The top five strikers in Premier League history, according to Ollie Watkins.
The striker for Aston Villa has also been playing well, scoring 11 goals in 19 games across all competitions. Watkins disclosed that Thierry Henry, the legendary player for Arsenal, is someone he has always looked up to and idolised.
The 27-year-old listed Jermaine Defoe, Robin van Persie, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Alan Shearer, and Henry among his top five all-time Premier League strikers in a statement made on TNT Sports.
“I’m going for Jermaine Defoe at number five,” he declared. I believe he was greatly underappreciated; he scored a lot of goals, but he doesn’t seem to be mentioned as much these days, so I think he should be included.
“I’m going to be Robin van Persie, four.” Once more, not much is said about this incredible player with a left foot who scored a tonne of goals. Very underrated once more. Van Nistelrooy, the ultimate goal scorer, is my choice for number three. He reminded me of a fox in a box, and I used to enjoy watching him.
“I’m going to be Robin van Persie, four.” Again, not much is spoken about this amazing left-footed player who scored a tonne of goals. Again, very underrated. The ultimate goal scorer, Van Nistelrooy, is my pick for number three. I used to like watching him; he looked like a fox in a box.
“He may not have the same goal total as Alan Shearer, but in my opinion, he is still the best. I’ll go so far as to say that the greatest player to have ever played in the Premier League is me. He is capable of doing it all—dribbling, scoring goals of all kinds, etc. There was something unique and captivating about him.
