It was 30 years and eight months when the world of football changed significantly with the launch of the inaugural season of the English Premier League. The new league came into existence after protests from the top five clubs of that time (Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, and Everton) resigned and formed the new league. And it turned out to be one of the best decisions, as the Premier League became the world’s biggest and richest football league.
And over the years, some players have shown incredible longevity in what many describe as the best league in football. These players have performed at the top level for decades and shown remarkable consistency. Some of these players even went on to win multiple trophies and are regarded as legends of the game.
So, without further ado, we look at the top ten players with the most Premier League appearances.
Phil Neville- 505 appearances
Edging out his teammate Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard by just one appearance, Phil Nevvile is the player with the 10th most Premier League appearance in history. The defender made 263 appearances for Manchester United and 242 appearances for Everton. During his spell at Manchester United, he won 14 trophies, including six Premier League trophies, three FA Cups, and one UEFA Champions League.
In 2005, he left for Everton and spent eight years at Goodison Park before retiring in 2013. After retirement, he went into management and currently is the head coach of the Major League Soccer (MLS) team Inter Miami CF.
Jamie Carragher- 508 appearances
Jamie Carragher is one of the best one-club-man players ever. The Liverpool centre-back was an integral part of the Reds’ defence for 17 years and won 11 trophies during his time at the club. He made a total of 508 appearances for the club becoming a constant presence in the heart of Liverpool’s defence.
While he failed to win the Premier League trophy, Carragher won two FA Cups, and the incredible comeback Champions League win against AC Milan was dubbed the ‘Miracle of Istanbul’.
Mark Schwarzer- 514 appearances
Mark Schwarzer has the record for the most Premier League appearances for a non-British player in history. The Australian also holds several records, such as having the third-most clean sheets in the league’s history and being the fifth-oldest player to appear in the Premier League. In addition, he also made 514 appearances in the Premier League.
During his 19-year-long career, the…
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