Jayden Stockley is the highest scoring striker in England’s top five leagues who you’ve (probably) never heard of
The League 2 forward has netted 22 goals in 2018 - ahead of the likes of Mo Salah and Harry Kane
JAYDEN STOCKLEY of Exeter City has more goals than any other player in England's top five leagues this year - ahead of the likes of Mo Salah and Harry Kane.
On the weekend the forward scored his 22nd goal of 2018 and his ninth of the season to make him the leading marksman in England this year.
And his prolific form has put him ahead of some of the biggest names in world football.
Salah has hit 18 this year while his Golden Boot rival of last season Kane is one behind him on 17, level with Fulham striker Aleksander Mitrovic.
The ex-Bournemouth striker's goal helped the Grecians to their fourth straight victory and they are second in the League 2 table behind Lincoln City.
Speaking about his feat after the victory against Swindon, Stockley said: "I had a chuckle to myself when I saw my name alongside Harry Kane and Mo Salah.
MOST GOALS IN 2018 IN ENGLISH FOOTBALL
- Jayden Stockley - 22
- Billy Kee - 18
- Mohamed Salah - 18
- Aleksander Mitrovic - 17
- Harry Kane - 17
- Marc McNulty - 17
- Neal Maupay - 17
- John Marquis - 16
- Will Grigg - 15
- Bradley Dack - 15
"It looks hilarious. Not sure how many Harry Kane would get if he was playing in League two - maybe triple figures.
"I even saw one list with Messi, Ronaldo and then Stockley. I was laughing my head off and thinking 'come on, you can't do that'.
"It is nice to top that list, though. It would be amazing if I could stay there."
Exeter travel to Grimsby on Saturday in their next League 2 fixture.
