Here are the players with most appearances in Premier League

It is safe to argue that the Premier League has featured some of the finest players in the history of the sport since its debut in 1992. Numerous athletes have succeeded in leaving their imprint on the league before moving on to better opportunities. Here are the players with most appearances in the Premier League.

Gareth Barry (653 matches)

Gareth Barry tops the list of players with most appearances in Premier League. He has appeared in 653 Premier League games for teams including Aston Villa, Manchester City, Everton, and West Brom. His potential was so great that Rafael Benitez once wanted to replace Spanish FIFA World Cup champion Xabi Alonso with him at Liverpool.

Ryan Giggs (632 matches)

Giggs was a one-club man who spent his entire career at Manchester United. Giggs started out at the club as a quick winger before becoming a great creative force in his latter years. He has provided the assist for a total of 162 goals, placing him first all-time in the league.

Frank Lampard (609 matches)

In terms of most Premier League appearances, Frank Lampard is third. An EPL great, Lampard is credited with revolutionizing the position of the classic midfielder. Despite playing as a midfielder, Lampard amassed 147 goals while playing for Stamford Bridge. Lampard, a West Ham United alum, spent time at Manchester City after leaving Chelsea.

James Milner (609 matches)

James Milner is a modern-day EPL great whose flexibility and talent have never been questioned, but the fact that he is still competing at a high level at the age of 37 has shocked both Premier League pundits and fans. Milner is a key component of the current Liverpool team, and his versatility has frequently pulled manager Jurgen Klopp out of tight spots. With 609 matches under his belt it is possible that he could finish with more appearances than Ryan Giggs.

David James (572 matches)

David James, a goalkeeper,is ranked fourth among players with the most Premier League outings. After starting his career at Watford, James established himself at Liverpool, appearing in 214 games throughout the course of his 7-year stay at Anfield. James later played for Portsmouth, West Ham United, Manchester City, and Aston Villa. He completed his playing career with Kerala Blasters of the ISL.

Gary Speed (535 matches)

Gary Speed was a midfielder known for his versatility. The Welshman, a midfielder, had also frequently played center defense and left back. A dedicated athlete, Speed played for Leeds United, Newcastle United, Everton, Bolton Wanderers, and Sheffield United during the course of his career. Speed also served as the head coach of the Welsh national football team before his untimely death in 2011.

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