Thierry Henry, one of Arsene Wenger's favorite kids, is currently the top scorer for Arsenal. He scored over 200 goals in his first spell with the club and added two more during a short loan in 2012.
A lot of other famous names have scored 100 goals for the North London giants. Some of these players are still loved by Gooners, while one is no longer adored by Emirates fans.
Sports Mole has made a list of Arsenal's top 10 all-time goal makers.
One: Thierry Henry (1999–2007 and 2012)
228 goals
Appearances: 377
0.60 goals scored per game
175 goals and 258 games played in the league, or 0.67 goals per game.
Eight goals scored in 26 FA Cup games, or 0.30 goals scored per game.
Two goals in three League Cup games, or 0.66 goals per game.
42 goals in 86 games played in Europe, or 0.548 goals per game.
The most goals scored in a season was 39 in 51 games in 2003–04.
Nine hat-tricks
Hit their first goal on September 18, 1999, against Southampton.
Against Sunderland on February 11, 2012, was the last goal.
Prizes:
Two Premier League titles: In 2001–02 and 2003–04.
Two FA Cups
Community Shield: 2
PFA Player of the Year: twice (2003, 2004)
Three times, FWA Footballer of the Year
Six times, the PFA Premier League Team of the Year was named.
Two European Golden Boots
Four Premier League Golden Boots
Four times, Arsenal has had a player of the season.
Five times (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006) UEFA Team of the Year
1 in the FIFA FIFPRO World XI (2006)
2. Ian Wright (1991–1998)
185 goals
Appearances: 288
0.64 goals scored per game
128 goals and 221 games played in the league, or 0.57 goals per game.
Twelve goals in sixteen FA Cup games, or 0.75 goals per game.
Scored 29 goals in 29 League Cup games, or one goal per game.
In 21 games played in Europe, he scored 15 goals, which is 0.71 goals per game.
The most goals scored in a season was 35 in 53 games in 1993–94.
11 hat-tricks
The first goal was scored on September 25, 1991, against Leicester City.
The last goal was scored on January 5, 1998, against West Ham United.
Prizes:
One Premier League title (1997–1998)
Two FA Cups (1992–93 and 1997–98)
One League Cup (1992–93)
Winner of the European Cup: 1 (1993–94)
The Golden Boot for the First Division goes to: 1
Two times, Arsenal player of the season
Two times as PFA Team of the Year (1992–93 and 1996–97)
3. Cliff Bastin (1929–1947)
178 goals
Appearances: 396
It's 0.44 goals per game.
150 goals and 350 games played in the league, or 0.42 goals per game.
26 goals scored in 42 FA Cup games, or 0.61 goals scored per game.
League Cup goals and appearances: 0
European goals and appearances: 0
The most goals scored in a season was 33 in 42 games in 1932–33.
Hat-tricks: 4
Prizes:
Five wins in the First Division (1930–31, 1932–33, 1933–34, 1934–35, and 1937–38).
Two FA Cups (1929–30 and 1935–36)
Five Charity Shields (1930, 1931, 1933, 1934, and 1938)
4. John Radford (1964–1976)
149 goals
Appearances: 481
0.30 goals scored per game
In the league, they have scored 111 goals in 379 games, which is 0.29 goals per game.
15 goals scored in 44 FA Cup games, or 0.34 goals scored per game.
In 34 League Cup games, he scored 12 goals, which is 0.35 goals per game.
11 goals in 24 games played in Europe, or 0.45 goals per game.
The most goals scored in a season was 21 in 62 games in 1970–71.
6-hat-tricks
Date of the first goal: January 2, 1965 (against Wolverhampton Wanderers)
My last goal was on February 27, 1976, against Middlesbrough.
Prizes:
One title in the First Division (1970–71)
One FA Cup (1970–71)
Fairs Cup between cities: 1 (1969–70)
Two times, Arsenal player of the season (1967–68 and 1972–73).
5. Jimmy Brain (from 1923 to 31)
139 goals
Appearances: 232
0.59 goals scored per game
The player has scored 125 goals in 204 league games, which is 0.61 goals per game.
14 goals scored in 27 FA Cup games, or 0.51 goals scored per game.
League Cup goals and appearances: 0
European goals and appearances: 0
The most goals scored in a season was 39 in 47 games in 1925–26.
12-hat-tricks
Scored the first goal on October 25, 1924, against Tottenham Hotspur.
Prizes:
Titles in the First Division: 1 (1930–31)
No. 1 Charity Shields (1930)
5. Ted Drake (1934–1945)
139 goals
Appearances: 184
It's 0.75 goals per game.
124 goals and 168 games played in the league, or 0.73 goals per game.
In the FA Cup, he scored 12 goals in 14 games, which is 0.85 goals per game.
League Cup goals and appearances: 0
European goals and appearances: 0
44 goals in 45 games in 1934–35 was the most goals scored in a season.
11 hat-tricks
Scored the first goal on March 24, 1934, against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Prizes:
Two wins in the First Division (1934–35 and 1937–38)
One FA Cup (1935–36)
Charity Shields: 2
Golden Boot for the First Division: 1 (1934–35)
7. Doug Lishman (1948–1956)
137 goals
Appearances: 244
0.56 goals scored per game
Scored 125 goals in 226 league games, which is 0.55 goals per game.
Ten goals in seventeen FA Cup games, or 0.58 goals per game.
League Cup goals and appearances: 0
European goals and appearances: 0
The most goals scored in a season was 29 in 45 games in 1951–52.
Eight hat-tricks
The first goal was scored on August 24, 1949, against Chelsea.
Oct. 8, 1955, vs. Everton, was the last goal.
Prizes:
One title in the First Division (1952–53)
Among the Charity Shields: 1
8. Robin van Persie (from 2004 to 2012)
132 goals
Appearances: 278
0.47 goals scored per game
Ninety-six goals and 193 games played in the league, or 0.49 goals per game.
Ten goals in seventeen FA Cup games, or 0.58 goals per game.
In the League Cup, he scored 6 goals in 12 games, which is 0.50 goals per game.
20 goals in 53 games played in Europe, or 0.37 goals per game.
The most goals scored in a season was 37 in 48 games in 2011–12.
Hat-tricks: 3
The first goal was scored on October 27, 2004, against Manchester City.
May 5, 2012, vs. Norwich City, was the last goal.
Prizes:
One FA Cup
Neighborhood Shields: 1
Two times in the Premier League came out on top.
Player of the Year in the PFA: 1 (2011–12)
One was named PFA Fans' Player of the Year in 2011–12.
1 (2011–12) PFA Team of the Year
Football Player of the Year by the FWA: 1
Two times, Arsenal player of the season
9. Joe Hulme (1926–1938)
125 goals
Appearances: 374
It's 0.33 goals per game.
The player has scored 107 goals in 333 league games, which is 0.32 goals per game.
17 goals scored in 39 FA Cup games, or 0.43 goals per game.
League Cup goals and appearances: 0
European goals and appearances: 0
The most goals scored in a season was 22 in 42 games in 1932–33.
4-hat-tricks
Prizes:
Three wins in the First Division (1930–31, 1932–33, and 1934–35)
Two FA Cups (1929–30 and 1935–36)
Giving Aid: 2 (1930, 1931)
10. David Jack (1928–1934)
124 goals
Appearances: 208
0.59 goals scored per game
113 goals and 181 games played in the league, or 0.62 goals per game.
10 goals scored in 25 FA Cup games, or 0.4 goals scored per game.
League Cup goals and appearances: 0
European goals and appearances: 0
The most goals scored in a season was 34 in 39 games in 1930–31.
Hat-tricks: 7
Prizes:
Three wins in the First Division (1930–31, 1932–33, and 1933–34)
One FA Cup (1929–30)
Giving Aid: 2 (1930, 1931)
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