Irregularly in the Premier League history goalkeepers have scored goals while those positions usually belong to strikers and midfielders. These outstanding events remain quite scarce within Premier League competitions but people remember them vividly thanks to unbelievable situations. An overview of the Premier League history reveals which six goalkeepers managed to score goals within this competition.
1. Peter Schmeichel (Aston Villa vs. Everton, October 20, 2001)
In his Aston Villa days Peter Schmeichel became known as the first Premier League goalkeeper to score by earning a goal against Everton in October 2001. During his time with Everton Schmeichel reached the opposing penalty area during a corner kick to score his goal with a volley. Aston Villa suffered a 3-2 defeat while Schmeichel scored his goal during the match. This premier league history authorities recognize this memorable moment as one of its defining events.
2. Brad Friedel (Blackburn Rovers vs. Charlton Athletic, February 21, 2004)
Blackburn Rovers brought American goalkeeper Brad Friedel into the exclusive club of goalkeepers who scored as they played against Charlton Athletic. His 90th-minute strike happened as Blackburn Rovers faced Charlton Athletic and allowed him to score from a goalmouth scramble after a corner kick made things 2-2. The winning goal arrived within seconds after Friedel scored his goal as Blackburn Rovers lost by a 3-2 score to Charlton Athletic.
3. Paul Robinson (Tottenham Hotspur vs. Watford, March 17, 2007)
Paul Robinson secured a remarkable goal when Tottenham Hotspur played against Watford in their March 17, 2007 matchup. From his 80 yards away starting position Robinson delivered a free kick that led to the goal. Ben Foster’s attempt to reach the inaccurate ball bounce ended when it drifted beyond him to score a goal. The standout goal from Robinson increased his standing as a top goalkeeper in England at that period.
4. Tim Howard (Everton vs. Bolton Wanderers, January 4, 2012)
Through a long clearance pass from his Everton teammate Tim Howard secured a goal scoring chance which resulted in an important goal. Howard started a defensive throw from the penalty box that traveled the entire pitch before defying Bolton goalkeeper Ben Foster. The unpredictable movement of the ball resulted in a net goal after Bolton goalkeeper Adam Bogdan missed it on his one bounce. On that occasion Howard displayed honorable sportsmanship by refraining from any celebration because he respected his competition.
5. Asmir Begović (Stoke City vs. Southampton, November 2, 2013)
Asmir Begović scored possibly the longest and timely goal against Southampton during his match against Stoke City. Shortly after kickoff at 13 seconds Begović performed a long passing clearance from within Stoke City's defensive area. The ball combined with a sudden gust rose above Southampton goalkeeper Artur Boruc to provide Stoke City with their initial goal of the match. The goal remains the swiftest goal in Premier League record books alongside being one of the longest-distance strikes in league annals.
6. Alisson Becker (Liverpool vs. West Bromwich Albion, May 16, 2021)
In 2021 Alisson Becker wrote his name down in history books when he became the first goalkeeper to score a Premier League header. Liverpool fought for victory to reach the top four positions while Alisson attempted a corner kick in the final minute of stoppage time. The Brazilian headed a flawless strike above all defenders which resulted in a powerful shot beyond West Brom's goalkeeper resulting in a 2-1 win for Liverpool. The attacking move proved vital in helping Liverpool achieve Champions League qualification for that season.