Top 10 strikers of the Premier League era

#6 Michael Owen

The Ballon d'Or winner was majestic during his playing career

Clubs: Liverpool, Newcastle United, Manchester United

EPL Apps: 326

Goals: 150

Assists: 31

League titles: 1

Individual accolades: 2 x Golden Boot. 1 x Player of the Season.

"When he was the same age as Marcus Rashford, he’d won two golden boots in the Premier League and scored 50 goals. Even look at the likes of Kylian Mbappé. If he’s going for that type of money now what would Owen be going for?"

It would have been so much better, had Michael Owen opted against moving to Real Madrid in 2004. Though the striker might regret that decision as much as we do, Michael Owen has enough under his belt to prove how world-class he was as a footballer.

On so many occasions, the Englishman made proved himself as the most gifted finisher England had ever produced. Regardless of the minutes left on the clock, Owen would almost always find the back of the net in times of need. Also when it came to big games, the eagle-eyed striker was at his utmost best, scoring vital goals for his teams.

That hattrick against Germany, that goal against Argentina, that significant FA Cup final brace against Arsenal and that thriller in the Manchester Derby. All those memories stand as a strong testimony to his special talent.

Despite his unlucky fall down the spiral, the last English Ballon d'Or winner can certainly relax after establishing a legacy in the Premier League's hall of fame.