Antoine Semenyo has now reached 12 goals in the Premier League for the 2025/26 season, achieving his career-high tally in England’s top flight as of February 2, 2026 when this article is put up.
This mark was previously held jointly by Tony Yeboah, who achieved 12 goals in both 1994/95 (for Leeds United) and 1995/96 (also for Leeds), and André Ayew, who netted 12 in 2015/16 for Swansea City.
Semenyo’s feat in just 23 appearances positions him strongly to potentially break the record outright with games remaining in the season. This milestone highlights his exceptional form and cements his growing status among Ghana’s finest Premier League talents.
The tally edges past his previous best of 11 goals from the entire 2024/25 campaign with Bournemouth, underscoring a remarkable surge in form that has continued unabated since his blockbuster mid-season transfer.
The Ghanaian forward completed a high-profile £64 million move (initial £62.5 million plus add-ons) to Manchester City on January 9, 2026, signing a contract until 2031. Prior to the switch, he had already contributed significantly for Bournemouth, netting 10 goals in the league by late December 2025 amid heavy interest from multiple top clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur—who reportedly pursued him aggressively before City’s deal materialized.
Since arriving at the Etihad, Semenyo has made an immediate impact, seamlessly integrating into Pep Guardiola’s attack. In his appearances for City—starting with strong showings in the league and cup competitions—he has added several goals, including a clinical finish in the 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur on February 1, 2026.
That strike, assisted by Bernardo Silva after a quick transition, doubled City’s lead before halftime and marked his second consecutive match with a goal for his new club.
Overall, across 23 Premier League appearances this season (spanning Bournemouth and City), he has registered 12 goals and 3 assists in roughly 2,068 minutes played, with impressive underlying metrics: an xG of around 6.9-8.0 (depending on the source), 55 shots (31 on target), frequent touches in the opposition box, and consistent involvement in build-up play.
His progression tells a story of steady evolution—from modest beginnings (just 1 goal in 2022/23) to 8 in 2023/24, then 11 in 2024/25—now culminating in this breakthrough at one of the league’s elite sides.
The 26-year-old’s physicality, directness, finishing ability, and versatility as a right winger or forward have made him a key asset, helping offset challenges elsewhere in City’s squad during a testing period that has seen them drop points in big fixtures.
With the season still well underway and Manchester City chasing silverware across multiple fronts, Semenyo is poised to build on this momentum, potentially pushing his total well beyond 12 and establishing himself as a vital part of Guardiola’s plans moving forward.