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Ahead of KDB and JWP! James Maddison establishes himself as the best in Premier League in ‘this’ key attacking stat

James Maddison leads the Premier League in goals from outside the box since August 2018 with 21 strikes.

By Shehryar Edibam · To The Lane And Back

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 9:55 PM

Key Things to Know

James Maddison leads the Premier League with 21 goals scored from outside the box since August 2018.
Maddison's long-range record surpasses Kevin De Bruyne and James Ward-Prowse, who both sit on 19 goals.
The 29-year-old scored his 21st long-range goal during Tottenham Hotspur's 3-1 victory against Coventry City.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has established himself as the Premier League's top scorer from outside the penalty box since his debut in August 2018. Following his curled opener in Spurs' 3-1 win against Coventry City, OptaJoe data confirms Maddison has scored 21 long-range Premier League goals across his time with Leicester City and Tottenham.

This achievement places the 29-year-old two goals clear of Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and James Ward-Prowse, who are tied on 19 goals. The report notes that Maddison's unique long-range ability provides manager Roberto De Zerbi with a crucial weapon against deep-lying defenses.

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