Most Goals in a Season Record (106)

Lore & Background

Sergio Agüero holds the Manchester City goalscoring record across all competitions; is the club's highest league goalscorer; and holds numerous other club records set between 2011 and 2021. As of May 2021, when he left the club, Agüero's record stood at 184 league goals scored and 260 overall.

In Their Own Story

Yet, as Tommy Johnson received the ball on the edge of the box, his eyes remained sharp despite the deluge. He didn't hesitate; a slick turn followed by a thunderous strike sent the heavy leather sphere screaming into the top corner, barely clearing the goalkeeper's outstretched fingers. It was another goal for City, adding to a tally that seemed to defy logic in an era of open, chaotic football. In the stands, an old supporter leaned over his neighbor, shouting above the din of 40,000 roaring fans: 'They've already hit a hundred this season!

Reader's Guide

The club record for most league goals in a season by an individual is 36 (Erling Haaland, 2022–23). The all-competition record is 52 (Erling Haaland, 2022–23).

Did You Know?

• Erling Haaland holds the club and Premier League records for league goals, and club record for total goals in a single season, with 36 league goals, 52 overall in 2022–23.
• This single season tally also means Haaland additionally currently holds the record for most goals scored per game played in a season, his 52 goals in 53 appearances yielding a goal scoring rate of 0.97 goals per game.
• Haaland is also the first City player to win five prestigious individual football awards in a season and the first to win the UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award.