Kyle Wootton crowned the top scorer by headers across all 92 professional clubs in England

Stockport County striker Kyle Wootton has been named the top scorer by headers across all 92 professional clubs in England.

It’s an incredible achievement and a testament to his skill in the air, making him one of League One’s most dangerous forwards.

A striker making an impact

Wootton joined Stockport in June 2022, becoming the club’s first signing following their return to the Football League after a 12-year absence. Since then, he has become a key figure for the team, making 170 appearances and scoring 54 goals and 28 assists.

This season alone, he has made 32 appearances, scored 16 times, with 5 assists. His record shows a player who is clinical inside the box, with 15 of his goals scored there and one from outside.

Notably, 8 of his goals have come from headers, highlighting his dominance in aerial battles. He has scored 5 with his right foot and 3 with his left, underlining his versatility in attack.

Leading from the front

Wootton has averaged a goal every 171 minutes this season, while also contributing to Stockport’s unbeaten run since 4 January. In the last 4 games, he has scored 4 goals and provided an assist, playing the full 90 minutes each match.

He has found the net against a host of teams this season, including Bolton, Wycombe, Plymouth, Rotherham, Reading, Port Vale, Doncaster, Stevenage, Cardiff, Blackpool, and Crewe in the EFL Cup.

Player of the month in January

January proved to be a standout month for Wootton. He started all 5 games, scoring 4 goals, and won 30 of 50 aerial duels. Across those matches, he recorded 169 touches, further demonstrating his influence on the pitch.

Stockport’s current league standing

As of February 4th, Stockport sits comfortably in 4th place in League One with 52 points, level with Bolton Wanderers and just behind Lincoln City and Cardiff City. Wootton’s goals and assists have been crucial to the club’s strong league position, and his dominance in the air adds another weapon to Stockport’s attacking options.

Kyle Wootton’s achievement as the top scorer by headers across all 92 professional clubs is a major milestone in his career and a highlight for Stockport County supporters. With his aerial ability, finishing skills, and consistency, he is shaping up to be one of the standout strikers in League One this season.