Welcome to the the 2008-09 Premier League season! This was a year that saw the beautiful game played at its finest, with a dazzling display of goals and assists that left fans on the edge of their seats. We’re about to take you on a journey back to this unforgettable season, where the net bulged more often than a popcorn bag in a microwave and the assists flowed like a perfectly poured pint at your favourite pub. From the unstoppable force of Cristiano Ronaldo to the creative genius of Frank Lampard, this was a season that had it all. So, lace up your boots, adjust your shin pads, and get ready to relive the magic of the 2008-09 Premier League season. Whether you’re a stats geek, a nostalgic fan, or a newbie to the game, we’ve got the goals, the assists, and the unforgettable moments that defined this incredible season. Let’s kick off!
PLAYER
TEAM
GLS
AST
TOT
PLAYER
TEAM
GLS
AST
TOT
Nicolas Anelka
Chelsea
19
7
26
Alvaro Arbeloa
Liverpool
1
2
3
Steven Gerrard
Liverpool
16
10
26
Andrew O'Brien
Bolton Wanderers
1
2
3
Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United
18
6
24
Ashley Cole
Chelsea
1
2
3
Frank Lampard
Chelsea
12
10
22
Brede Hangeland
Fulham
1
2
3
Robin Van Persie
Arsenal
11
11
22
Brett Emerton
Blackburn Rovers
1
2
3
Dirk Kuyt
Liverpool
12
9
21
Daniel Agger
Liverpool
1
2
3
Gabriel Agbonlahor
Aston Villa
12
8
20
Danny Collins
Sunderland
1
2
3
De Souza Robinho
Manchester City
14
5
19
David Wheater
Middlesbrough
1
2
3
Fernando Torres
Liverpool
14
5
19
Glenn Whelan
Stoke City
1
2
3
Wayne Rooney
Manchester United
12
7
19
Javier Garrido
Manchester City
1
2
3
Dimitar Berbatov
Manchester United
9
10
19
John Utaka
Portsmouth
1
2
3
Stephen Ireland
Manchester City
9
9
18
Lee Cattermole
Wigan Athletic
1
2
3
Emmanuel Adebayor
Arsenal
10
7
17
Leiva Lukas
Liverpool
1
2
3
Robbie Keane
Tottenham Hotspur
10
7
17
Martin Laursen
Aston Villa
1
2
3
Peter Crouch
Portsmouth
11
5
16
Maynor Figueroa
Wigan Athletic
1
2
3
Ashley Young
Aston Villa
7
9
16
Pablo Zabaleta
Manchester City
1
2
3
Kevin Davies
Bolton Wanderers
12
3
15
Richard Garcia
Hull City
1
2
3
Carlton Cole
West Ham United
10
5
15
Geremi
Newcastle United
3
3
Matthew Taylor
Bolton Wanderers
10
5
15
Igelsias Borja Valero
West Bromwich Alb
3
3
Darren Bent
Tottenham Hotspur
12
2
14
John O'Shea
Manchester United
3
3
John Carew
Aston Villa
11
3
14
Kevin Nolan
Newcastle United
3
3
Jermain Defoe
Tottenham Hotspur
10
4
14
Luis Boa Morte
West Ham United
3
3
Yossi Benayoun
Liverpool
8
6
14
Phil Neville
Everton
3
3
Ricardo Fuller
Stoke City
11
2
13
Ben Watson
Wigan Athletic
2
2
Benedict McCarthy
Blackburn Rovers
10
3
13
Dean Ashton
West Ham United
2
2
Tim Cahill
Everton
8
5
13
Jonas Olsson
West Bromwich Alb
2
2
Andrey Arshavin
Arsenal
6
7
13
Junior Stanislas
West Ham United
2
2
Florent Malouda
Chelsea
6
7
13
Michael Chopra
Sunderland
2
2
Mikel Arteta
Everton
6
7
13
Seyi Olofinjana
Stoke City
2
2
Francesc Fabregas
Arsenal
3
10
13
William Gallas
Arsenal
2
2
Kenwyne Jones
Sunderland
10
2
12
Zoltan Gera
Fulham
2
2
Jason Roberts
Blackburn Rovers
7
5
12
Alexandre Song Billong
Arsenal
1
1
2
Gareth Barry
Aston Villa
5
7
12
Armand Traore
Portsmouth
1
1
2
James Milner
Aston Villa
3
9
12
Benjani Mwaruwari
Manchester City
1
1
2
Luka Modric
Tottenham Hotspur
3
9
12
Carlos Alberto Vela
Arsenal
1
1
2
Amr Zaki
Wigan Athletic
10
1
11
Ched Evans
Manchester City
1
1
2
Djibril Cisse
Sunderland
10
1
11
Curtis Davies
Aston Villa
1
1
2
Nicklas Bendtner
Arsenal
9
2
11
David Edgar
Newcastle United
1
1
2
Chris Brunt
West Bromwich Alb
8
3
11
David Healy
Sunderland
1
1
2
Marouane Fellaini
Everton
8
3
11
El-Hadji Diouf
Blackburn Rovers
1
1
2
Andrew Johnson
Fulham
7
4
11
Fraizer Campbell
Tottenham Hotspur
1
1
2
Tuncay Sanli
Middlesbrough
7
4
11
Ian Ashbee
Hull City
1
1
2
Aaron Lennon
Tottenham Hotspur
5
6
11
Joey Barton
Newcastle United
1
1
2
Danny Murphy
Fulham
5
6
11
Kamil Zayatte
Hull City
1
1
2
Shaun Wright-Phillips
Manchester City
5
6
11
Kolo Toure
Arsenal
1
1
2
Michael Carrick
Manchester United
4
7
11
Luke Moore
West Bromwich Alb
1
1
2
Obafemi Martins
Newcastle United
8
2
10
Micah Richards
Manchester City
1
1
2
James Beattie
Stoke City
7
3
10
Michael Dawson
Tottenham Hotspur
1
1
2
Marlon King
Middlesbrough
7
3
10
Nedum Onuoha
Manchester City
1
1
2
Blumer Elano
Manchester City
6
4
10
Nick Barmby
Hull City
1
1
2
Joao Alvez Jo
Everton
6
4
10
Nwankwo Kanu
Portsmouth
1
1
2
Leon Osman
Everton
6
4
10
Paul Konchesky
Fulham
1
1
2
Neves Denilson
Arsenal
3
7
10
Ricardo Carvalho
Chelsea
1
1
2
Ryan Giggs
Manchester United
2
8
10
Ryan Nelsen
Blackburn Rovers
1
1
2
Craig Bellamy
Manchester City
8
1
9
Titus Brambell
Wigan Athletic
1
1
2
Deiberson Geovanni
Hull City
8
1
9
Valeri Bojinov
Manchester City
1
1
2
Clinton Dempsey
Fulham
7
2
9
Victor Anichebe
Everton
1
1
2
Salomon Kalou
Chelsea
6
3
9
Vincent Kompany
Manchester City
1
1
2
Didier Drogba
Chelsea
5
4
9
Younes Kaboul
Portsmouth
1
1
2
Steven Pienaar
Everton
2
7
9
Carlos Edwards
Sunderland
2
2
Morten Gamst Pederson
Blackburn Rovers
1
8
9
Danny Pugh
Stoke City
2
2
Steed Malbranque
Sunderland
1
8
9
Didier Digard
Middlesbrough
2
2
Michael Owen
Newcastle United
8
8
Gianni Zuiverloon
West Bromwich Alb
2
2
Samir Nasri
Arsenal
6
2
8
Herita Ilunga
West Ham United
2
2
Carlos Tevez
Manchester United
5
3
8
Jamie Carragher
Liverpool
2
2
Emile Heskey
Aston Villa
5
3
8
Jason Koumas
Wigan Athletic
2
2
David Di Michele
West Ham United
4
4
8
Joey O'Brien
Bolton Wanderers
2
2
Marc-Antoine Fortune
West Bromwich Alb
4
4
8
Jose Reina
Liverpool
2
2
Shola Ameobi
Newcastle United
4
4
8
Julien Faubert
West Ham United
2
2
Albert Riera
Liverpool
3
5
8
Mark Davies
Bolton Wanderers
2
2
Antonio Valencia
Wigan Athletic
3
5
8
Mark Viduka
Newcastle United
2
2
Mark Noble
West Ham United
3
5
8
Martin Skrtel
Liverpool
2
2
Xabi Alonso
Liverpool
3
5
8
Mikel
Chelsea
2
2
Bernard Mendy
Hull City
2
6
8
Pascal Chimbonda
Tottenham Hotspur
2
2
Bobby Zamora
Fulham
2
6
8
Patrice Evra
Manchester United
2
2
Leighton Baines
Everton
1
7
8
Paul Scharner
Wigan Athletic
2
2
Louis Saha
Everton
6
1
7
Sanchez Jose Enrique
Newcastle United
2
2
Roman Bednar
West Bromwich Alb
6
1
7
Steven Reid
Blackburn Rovers
2
2
Johan Elmander
Bolton Wanderers
5
2
7
Tom Huddlestone
Tottenham Hotspur
2
2
Alfonso Alves
Middlesbrough
4
3
7
Tony McMahon
Middlesbrough
2
2
Jermaine Jenas
Tottenham Hotspur
4
3
7
Wilson Palacios
Tottenham Hotspur
2
2
Emmanuel Eboue
Arsenal
3
4
7
Andrea Dossena
Liverpool
1
1
Gary Cahill
Bolton Wanderers
3
4
7
Caleb Folan
Hull City
1
1
Glen Johnson
Portsmouth
3
4
7
Chris Basham
Bolton Wanderers
1
1
James Morrison
West Bromwich Alb
3
4
7
Craig Beattie
West Bromwich Alb
1
1
Gretar Rafn Steinsson
Bolton Wanderers
2
5
7
Danny Welbeck
Manchester United
1
1
Joe Cole
Chelsea
2
5
7
Darron Gibson
Manchester United
1
1
Rory Delap
Stoke City
2
5
7
David Dunn
Blackburn Rovers
1
1
Mido
Wigan Athletic
6
6
Dean Windass
Hull City
1
1
Roman Pavlyuchenko
Tottenham Hotspur
5
1
6
Dickson Etuhu
Fulham
1
1
Daniel Sturridge
Manchester City
4
2
6
Emmanuel Pogatetz
Middlesbrough
1
1
Erik Nevland
Fulham
4
2
6
Emmerson Boyce
Wigan Athletic
1
1
Joleon Lescott
Everton
4
2
6
Gael Clichy
Arsenal
1
1
Kieran Richardson
Sunderland
4
2
6
Gelson Fernandes
Manchester City
1
1
Ricardo Gardner
Bolton Wanderers
4
2
6
Hayden Mullens
Portsmouth
1
1
Roque Santa Cruz
Blackburn Rovers
4
2
6
James Tomkins
West Ham United
1
1
Craig Fagan
Hull City
3
3
6
Jamie O'Hara
Tottenham Hotspur
1
1
Liam Lawrence
Stoke City
3
3
6
Jay Simpson
West Bromwich Alb
1
1
Nico Kranjcar
Portsmouth
3
3
6
John Terry
Chelsea
1
1
Stephen Warnock
Blackburn Rovers
3
3
6
Jonathan Woodgate
Tottenham Hotspur
1
1
Christopher Samba
Blackburn Rovers
2
4
6
Joseph Yobo
Everton
1
1
Fabio Aurelio
Liverpool
2
4
6
Juan Carlos Menseguez
West Bromwich Alb
1
1
Matthew Etherington
Stoke City
2
4
6
Ledley King
Tottenham Hotspur
1
1
Simon Davies
Fulham
2
4
6
Lucas Neill
West Ham United
1
1
Andy Reid
Sunderland
1
5
6
Luke Young
Aston Villa
1
1
Felipe Caicedo
Manchester City
5
5
Matthew Bates
Middlesbrough
1
1
Ayegbeni Yakubu
Everton
4
1
5
Michael Essien
Chelsea
1
1
Daniel Cousin
Hull City
4
1
5
Nigel Reo-Coker
Aston Villa
1
1
Diomansy Kamara
Fulham
4
1
5
Olivier Kapo
Wigan Athletic
1
1
Gary O'Neil
Middlesbrough
4
1
5
Paul McShane
Sunderland
1
1
Michael Turner
Hull City
4
1
5
Radoslav Kovac
West Ham United
1
1
Nemanja Vidic
Manchester United
4
1
5
Rafael Da Silva
Manchester United
1
1
Steven Taylor
Newcastle United
4
1
5
Richard Dunn
Manchester City
1
1
Damien Duff
Newcastle United
3
2
5
Sami Hyypia
Liverpool
1
1
Deco
Chelsea
3
2
5
Sebastien Puygrenier
Bolton Wanderers
1
1
Ishmael Miller
West Bromwich Alb
3
2
5
Seol Ki-Hyeon
Fulham
1
1
Vassiriki Diaby
Arsenal
3
2
5
Tamir Cohen
Bolton Wanderers
1
1
Charles N'Zogbia
Wigan Athletic
2
3
5
Tugay Kerimoglu
Blackburn Rovers
1
1
Danny Guthrie
Newcastle United
2
3
5
Wes Brown
Manchester United
1
1
Jimmy Bullard
Hull City
2
3
5
Xisco
Newcastle United
1
1
Ji-Sung Park
Manchester United
2
3
5
Zat Knight
Aston Villa
1
1
Jose Bosingwa
Chelsea
2
3
5
Aaron Ramsey
Arsenal
1
1
Nadir Belhadj
Portsmouth
2
3
5
Alan Hutton
Tottenham Hotspur
1
1
Robert Koren
West Bromwich Alb
2
3
5
Andrade Filipe Teixeira
West Bromwich Alb
1
1
Theo Walcott
Arsenal
2
3
5
Ariza Makukula
Bolton Wanderers
1
1
Luis Nani
Manchester United
1
4
5
Bacary Sagna
Arsenal
1
1
Michael Ballack
Chelsea
1
4
5
Benoit Assou-Ekotto
Tottenham Hotspur
1
1
Scott Parker
West Ham United
1
4
5
Branislav Ivanovic
Chelsea
1
1
Stewart Downing
Middlesbrough
5
5
Carl Dickinson
Stoke City
1
1
Keith Andrews
Blackburn Rovers
4
4
Carlos Villanueva
Blackburn Rovers
1
1
Andrew Carroll
Newcastle United
3
1
4
Claudio Cacapa
Newcastle United
1
1
David Nugent
Portsmouth
3
1
4
Daniel De Ridder
Wigan Athletic
1
1
Diego Tristan
West Ham United
3
1
4
Darius Vassell
Manchester City
1
1
Jack Collison
West Ham United
3
1
4
Daryl Murphy
Sunderland
1
1
Mamady Sidibe
Stoke City
3
1
4
Dave Kitson
Stoke City
1
1
Ryan Babel
Liverpool
3
1
4
Fabrice Muamba
Bolton Wanderers
1
1
Ryan Shawcross
Stoke City
3
1
4
Franco Di Santo
Chelsea
1
1
Andre Ooijer
Blackburn Rovers
2
2
4
George Boateng
Hull City
1
1
David Ngog
Liverpool
2
2
4
Glen Little
Portsmouth
1
1
Jeremie Aliadiere
Middlesbrough
2
2
4
Habib Beye
Newcastle United
1
1
Paul Scholes
Manchester United
2
2
4
James Vaughn
Everton
1
1
Ryan Taylor
Newcastle United
2
2
4
Javier Mascherano
Liverpool
1
1
Andy Dawson
Hull City
1
3
4
Jlloyd Samuel
Bolton Wanderers
1
1
Calum Davenport
Sunderland
1
3
4
Jonathan Spector
West Ham United
1
1
Danny Higginbotham
Stoke City
1
3
4
Jussi Jasskelainen
Bolton Wanderers
1
1
David Bentley
Tottenham Hotspur
1
3
4
Justin Hoyte
Middlesbrough
1
1
Sean Davis
Portsmouth
1
3
4
Kevin Kilbane
Wigan Athletic
1
1
Stiliyan Petrov
Aston Villa
1
3
4
Kieron Dyer
West Ham United
1
1
Valon Behrami
West Ham United
1
3
4
Leon Barnett
West Bromwich Alb
1
1
Vedran Corluka
Tottenham Hotspur
1
3
4
Marek Cech
West Bromwich Alb
1
1
Dean Marney
Hull City
4
4
Mario Melchiot
Wigan Athletic
1
1
Jermaine Pennant
Portsmouth
4
4
Matthew Upson
West Ham United
1
1
Jonas Gutierrez
Newcastle United
4
4
Michael Ball
Manchester City
1
1
Abdoulaye Faye
Stoke City
3
3
Michael Brown
Wigan Athletic
1
1
Darren Fletcher
Manchester United
3
3
Michael Johnson
Manchester City
1
1
Hugo Rodallega
Wigan Athletic
3
3
Nabil El Zhar
Liverpool
1
1
Juliano Belletti
Chelsea
3
3
Nicky Butt
Newcastle United
1
1
Peter Lovenkrands
Newcastle United
3
3
Nicky Shorey
Aston Villa
1
1
Steve Sidwell
Aston Villa
3
3
Nigel De Jong
Manchester City
1
1
Alberto Manucho
Hull City
2
1
3
Paul Robinson
West Bromwich Alb
1
1
Alex
Chelsea
2
1
3
Peter Halmosi
Hull City
1
1
Dan Gosling
Everton
2
1
3
Ryan Donk
West Bromwich Alb
1
1
Federico Macheda
Manchester United
2
1
3
Samuel Ricketts
Hull City
1
1
Grant Leadbitter
Sunderland
2
1
3
Savio Nsereko
West Ham United
1
1
Henri Camara
Stoke City
2
1
3
Shay Given
Manchester City
1
1
Hermann Hreidarsson
Portsmouth
2
1
3
Teemu Tainio
Sunderland
1
1
Jonathan Greening
West Bromwich Alb
2
1
3
Tom Soares
Stoke City
1
1
Matt Derbyshire
Blackburn Rovers
2
1
3
Tony Hibbert
Everton
1
1
Mikael Silvestre
Arsenal
2
1
3
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Players with Goals & Assists Season 2008-09
Club
Players
Goalscorers
258
Manchester City
22
Assisting Players
279
Newcastle United
20
Total Players
337
Liverpool
19
Total Goals Scored
942
Tottenham Hotspur
19
Credited Goals
906
West Bromwich Alb
19
Own Goals
36
West Ham United
19
Credited Assists
774
Arsenal
18
Chelsea
18
Hull City
18
Manchester United
18
Wigan Athletic
17
Blackburn Rovers
16
Bolton Wanderers
16
Everton
16
Stoke City
16
Aston Villa
14
Portsmouth
14
Sunderland
14
Middlesbrough
12
Fulham
12
TOTAL PLAYERS
337
Premier League Season 2008-09 Total Combined Goals and Assists
The 2008-09 Premier League season was a thrilling spectacle of football, filled with memorable moments, stunning goals, and exceptional playmaking. This season saw an impressive tally of combined goals and assists, showcasing the immense talent and skill present in the league during this period.
Football, as we all know, is a team sport where individual brilliance often makes the difference. The combined goals and assists metric is a testament to this fact. It not only highlights the goal-scoring prowess of players but also their ability to create opportunities for their teammates. The 2008-09 season was no exception, with players across various teams contributing significantly to their team’s success.
During this season, we witnessed some of the best attacking performances in Premier League history. Strikers were in top form, netting goals with precision and consistency. Midfielders, too, played their part, threading through defenses with their pinpoint passes and contributing to the goal tally. The season was a true testament to the attacking quality of the Premier League, with teams adopting an aggressive, forward-thinking approach to the game.
But it wasn’t just about the goals. The number of assists racked up during the season was equally impressive. The vision and creativity of the playmakers were on full display as they set up their teammates with scoring opportunities. The assists tally is a clear indicator of the selfless play and team spirit that characterized the 2008-09 Premier League season.
As we delve deeper into the statistics, we find intriguing patterns and trends. Some players had a knack for scoring, while others excelled in creating opportunities. Some managed to do both with equal aplomb, contributing significantly to the combined goals and assists tally. These players were the game-changers, the difference-makers who turned matches on their head with their goal contributions.
So, as we look back at the 2008-09 Premier League season, let’s celebrate the players who lit up the league with their goal-scoring and playmaking abilities. Their contributions, etched in the annals of football history, continue to inspire and entertain football enthusiasts around the world.
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