The Premier League has introduced a shortlist of 25 former gamers who’re eligible to induct into the Corridor of Fame in 2023, with Gary Neville of Sky Sports activities among the many nominees.
Followers can now forged their votes for the six gamers, who will be part of Wayne Rooney and Patrick Vieira in becoming a member of this 12 months. The duo was introduced as the most recent additions earlier on Wednesday.
The shortlist has been compiled by the Premier League primarily based on the profession statistics of gamers who meet the Corridor of Fame choice standards. Profession stats analyzed embrace variety of appearances, targets, assists, clear sheets, particular person and crew honors.
To be eligible to be inducted into the Premier League Corridor of Fame, gamers should have retired by 1 January 2023 and solely the participant’s profession within the Premier League might be thought-about for nomination, not his efficiency in different competitions throughout the Premier League period.
Followers can vote at www.premierleague.com/halloffame and by way of the official Premier League app. Voting is open till 9pm on Sunday, April 3, with the six recruits to be introduced later subsequent month.
The next gamers seem on the 25-player shortlist (in alphabetical order):
Tony Adams received the Premier League twice with Arsenal
Tony Adams The previous centre-back spent his total 19-year profession with Arsenal, and was captain of the crew. Adams made 255 Premier League appearances, profitable two titles.
Sergio Aguero The striker retired in December, having scored 184 Premier League targets in 275 matches. Aguero is finest remembered for his last-gasp objective towards Queens Park Rangers within the 2011/12 season, as Manchester Metropolis received their first Premier League title. He went on to win the title 5 instances.
Sol Campbell The central defender performed 503 matches within the English Premier League, and was well-known for taking part in intervals together with his rivals in North London, Tottenham and Arsenal. He received two league titles with Arsenal, serving to to maintain 153 clear sheets.
peter sich The goalkeeper spent most of his Premier League profession at Chelsea, in addition to a brief stint with Arsenal. Cech performed 443 Premier League video games and stored 202 clear sheets on the best way to profitable 4 league titles. He has additionally been awarded the Golden Globe 4 instances.
Andrew Col After enjoying for each Newcastle and Manchester United in his soccer profession, Cole received 414 matches within the English Premier League. The striker scored 187 targets on his method to 5 Premier League titles, profitable the Golden Boot as soon as.
Ashley Cole hung out at Chelsea and Arsenal throughout his Premier League profession
Ashley Cole The previous left-back received three Premier League titles – two with Arsenal and one with Chelsea. Cole made 385 matches within the league and contributed 147 clear sheets.
Didier Drogba In his nine-year profession with Chelsea over two phrases, Drogba scored 104 targets in 254 Premier League matches. He received 4 league titles with the Blues and received the Golden Boot twice within the 2006/07 and 2009/10 seasons.
Patrice Evra The previous Manchester United defender received 5 Premier League titles with the membership. He made 278 matches within the competitors and contributed 98 clear video games.
Rio Ferdinand In his membership profession, Ferdinand performed 504 Premier League matches and received the title six instances whereas with Manchester United. He contributed in 189 clear video games and scored 11 targets, having additionally performed with West Ham, Leeds and Queen Park Rangers.
Ferdinands – The present director of soccer at Queens Park Rangers, former striker Ferdinand is thought for his time at Newcastle and Tottenham. He scored 149 targets in 351 Premier League matches.
Robbie Fowler performed his total Premier League profession at Liverpool
Robbie Fowler The previous striker scored 163 targets in 379 Premier League matches and is finest recognized for his affiliation with Liverpool. Regardless of being a league icon, surprisingly Fowler did not win the Golden Boot.
Vincent Firm – The previous Manchester Metropolis captain led his crew to win 4 titles within the English Premier League, reaching 265 matches within the event. Kompany was named Premier League Participant of the 12 months within the 2011/12 season – the 12 months Man Metropolis received their first Premier League title.
Matt Le Tissier A Southampton legend, Le Tissier scored precisely 100 Premier League targets as a midfielder in 270 appearances for Saints.
Gary Neville Former Manchester United defender and Sky Sports activities analyst Neville made 400 appearances within the Premier League, lifting the trophy eight instances. He scored 5 targets and contributed 148 clear sheets.
Ruud van Nistelrooy The previous Manchester United striker scored 95 targets in 150 Premier League matches. Van Nistelrooy received the Premier League title within the 2002/03 season, was named the Premier League participant of the season, and received the Golden Boot in the identical season.
Michael Owen has scored 150 targets within the Premier League
Michael Owen The previous striker scored 150 targets in 326 matches. Owen received the Premier League title at Manchester United within the 2010/11 season and was named the Premier League participant of the 12 months within the 1997/98 season. He additionally received the Golden Boot that 12 months as nicely, including a second the next season.
Robin van Persie The previous striker hung out at Arsenal and Man United, scoring 144 targets in 280 matches. He received the Premier League title whereas at Manchester United, including two Golden Boot boots to his private tally within the 2011/12 and 2012/13 seasons.
Edwin van der Sar The goalkeeper performed 313 Premier League video games whereas with Manchester United and stored 132 clear sheets. He received 4 league titles and the Golden Glove award within the 2008/09 season.
Peter Schmeichel One other legendary goalkeeper, Schmeichel made 310 appearances within the Premier League with Manchester United. He has stored 128 clear sheets, and surprisingly, he has one objective to his identify. He received 5 Premier League titles and was named Premier League Participant of the 12 months within the 1995/96 season.
Paul Scholes The previous midfielder has received probably the most Premier League shortlisted participant titles, lifting the trophy 11 instances throughout his time with Manchester United. He made 499 matches and scored 107 targets.
Teddy Sheringham performed 418 matches within the Premier League
Teddy Sheringham Throughout his time within the Premier League, Sheringham scored 146 targets in 418 league appearances. He received the league title 3 times whereas at Manchester United, and was awarded the Premier League Golden Boot within the 1992/93 season.
John Terry The previous defender spent his total soccer profession with Chelsea, the place he participated in 492 matches within the English Premier League. Terry scored 41 targets and lifted the league title 5 instances.
Yaya Toure The midfielder performed 230 Premier League video games whereas enjoying for Manchester Metropolis and scored 62 targets. He went on to win three Premier League titles.
Nemanja Vidic Ferdinand’s centre-back companion, Vidic made 211 appearances within the Premier League and received 5 titles at Manchester United. He was twice named Premier League Participant of the 12 months within the 2008/09 and 2010/11 campaigns.
Ian Wright An Arsenal legend, Wright scored 113 targets in 213 Premier League video games for Arsenal. He lifted the Premier League title with the membership.
* Signifies a participant will even be shortlisted in 2023
