EPL Most Expensive Transfers
Two transfer windows take place in the English Premier League – one in January that lasts a month while the summer window begins in earnest in July, and it closes at the end of August. Over time, there has been a wealth of foreign talent that has flooded the English Premier League. We have pinpointed five of the most expensive EPL transfers of all time:
- Jack Grealish (Aston Villa to Manchester City, 2021) – $122million
- Romelu Lukaku (Inter Milan to Chelsea, 2021) – $119million
- Paul Pogba (Juventus to Manchester United, 2016) – $108million
- Harry Maguire (Leicester to Manchester United, 2019) – $97.8m
- Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund to Manchester United, 2021) – $94m
Greatest Players to have graced the EPL
The EPL has borne witness to some players that have transcended the game in more ways than one. We want to flesh out a bit more detail on what they gave to the EPL and how they amazed fans.
Ryan Giggs (Manchester United)
A one-club man which is a rare breed, Ryan Giggs was a terrifying prospect for defenders when he used to fly down the wing. The mercurial Welshman was a multiple Premier League winner, and he was a key part of the fabled United side that completed a historic treble in 1998/99 which consisted of the league, FA Cup, and Champions League.
Thierry Henry (Arsenal)
The charismatic Frenchman had a certain pizzazz or va va voom as would many say. Henry used to glide past defenders as if they didn’t exist. Although he started his career as a winger before he moved to England, he became one of the most prolific EPL strikers of all time and Arsenal carved a statue of him outside the Emirates.
Peter Schmeichel (Manchester United)
Although he had a short spell at crosstown rivals Manchester City, Schmeichel will be fondly remembered for his exploits with United. He had razor-sharp reflexes, and there were many times when he pulled off crucial saves. The Danish shot-stopper was also quite a combustible character on the pitch and he had a few run-ins with his team-mates, including Denis Irwin and Gary Pallister.
Dennis Bergkamp (Arsenal)
There was something mesmerising about Dennis Bergkamp. The reserved Dutchman was blessed with impeccable technique and he had the vision to match it. He had a knack for scoring timely goals, but they were often sublime strikes. For example, the way he bamboozled Newcastle defender Nikos Dabizas in 2002 before caressing the ball home was outstanding. His legacy lives on.
Alan Shearer (Newcastle)
The way commentators would bellow ‘SHEARER’ would still send a shiver down the spine. Alan Shearer was the archetypal striker and he could score all types of goals. In essence, he was a goal machine and while he only had one EPL title to show for his efforts, his goals record looks unlikely to be beaten anytime soon.
EPL Records
There have been many records established during the 30-year history of the EPL, so let’s shine a light on a couple of categories:
Most Appearances
- Gareth Barry – 653
- Ryan Giggs – 632
- Frank Lampard – 609
- James Milner – 588
- David James – 572
- Gary Speed – 535
- Emile Heskey – 516
- Mark Schwarzer – 514
- Jamie Carragher – 508
- Phil Neville – 505
Most Assists
- Ryan Giggs (162)
- Cesc Fabregas
- Wayne Rooney (103)
- Frank Lampard (102)
- Dennis Bergkamp (94)
- David Silva (93)
- Steven Gerrard (92)
- Kevin De Bruyne (86)
- James Milner (86)
- David Beckham (80)
Most Clean Sheets
- Petr Cech (202)
- David James (169)
- Mark Schwarzer (151)
- David Seaman (141)
- Nigel Martyn (137)
- Pepe Reina (136)
- Brad Friedel (132)
- Tim Howard (132)
- Edwin van der Sar (132)
- David de Gea (130)
English Premier League Top Goal Scorers
The Premier League has also spawned some great goalscorers over the years, but Shearer leads the way with 260 goals. Let’s run through 10 of the most prolific players who are part of the celebrated 100 Club.
- Alan Shearer (260 goals)
- Wayne Rooney (208 goals)
- Andy Cole (187 goals)
- Sergio Aguero (184 goals)
- Harry Kane (183 goals)
- Frank Lampard (177 goals)
- Thierry Henry (175 goals)
- Robbie Fowler (163 goals)
- Jermain Defoe (162 goals)
- Michael Owen (150 goals)
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