The history books have been rewritten in Baku. On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Anthony Gordon’s masterclass against Qarabag didn’t just secure a Newcastle victory—it vaulted him into the most exclusive goal-scoring bracket for English footballers.
By netting his 10th goal of the 2025/26 Champions League campaign, Gordon officially became only the second English player in history to reach double figures in a single season of Europe’s elite competition.
The Exclusive List: England's UCL Centurions (Single Season)
For decades, the single-season record for an Englishman was held by the likes of Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney (who both peaked at 6-7 goals). It wasn't until the 2024/25 season that the ceiling was finally shattered.
Rank,Player,Goals,Season,Club
1.,Harry Kane,11
2.,Anthony Gordon,10*
*Tally current as of February 18, 2026. With the Round of 16 still to come, Gordon is just 2 goals away from becoming the all-time English record holder.
A Night of Broken Records in Azerbaijan
Gordon's journey to 10 goals culminated in a dizzying 33-minute spell against Qarabag where he essentially claimed every record available to him:
Fastest English Hat-Trick: He completed his treble in the first 33 minutes, eclipsing the previous record for the fastest Champions League hat-trick by an Englishman.
The "Luiz Adriano" Club: He became only the second player ever to score four goals in the first half of a Champions League game (and the first ever to do so in a knockout-stage match).
Shearer Surpassed: He officially overtook Alan Shearer (7 goals) as Newcastle’s all-time leading goalscorer in the Champions League—reaching double figures in a single campaign.
The Verdict: What makes Gordon’s achievement even more remarkable is that he has reached this milestone as a wide forward, whereas Harry Kane achieved his record as a traditional #9. With Newcastle essentially guaranteed a spot in the Round of 16, the race is on to see if Gordon can become the first Englishman to ever hit 12 goals in one year.