Alisson Becker joins elite list of goalkeepers who have scored in Premier League

The Brazilian follows in the footsteps of Peter Schmeichel, Brad Friedel, Paul Robinson, Tim Howard and Asmir Begovic.

Published May 16, 2021

Last updated May 17, 2021

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker headed a stunning stoppage-time goal to clinch Liverpool a 2-1 win at West Brom and keep alive his side’s hopes of a top-four finish.

The Brazil international became only the sixth goalkeeper to score in the Premier League when he headed home Trent Alexander-Arnold’s corner in the fifth minute of added time.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the previous five occasions a goalkeeper has scored during Premier League action.

Peter Schmeichel

Schmeichel was the first goalkeeper to score in the Premier League (/PA Archive)

Brad Friedel

Paul Robinson

Robinson scored for Tottenham in the Premier League and also for Leeds in the League Cup (Sean Dempsey/PA Archive)

Tim Howard

Howard chose not to celebrate his goal for Everton against Bolton in 2012 (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Asmir Begovic

Begovic struck for Stoke 13 seconds into their game against Southampton (PA Wire)