Premier League history records the top individual performances of stars. Here are 10 typical names.
10. Paul Scholes (Man United). Scholes made his debut for Man United in September 1994. The former Three Lions player combined with Roy Keane to create an excellent central midfield duo for the Red Devils. Scholes won many honors with Man United: 11 Premier League titles, 2 Champions League, 1 FIFA Club World Cup.
9. Patrick Vieira (Arsenal). Vieira had a heroic career with Arsenal. The former French football player captained Arsenal to the undefeated Premier League season in 2003/2004. Vieira was also voted Premier League Player of the Year 2000/2001. In total, Vieira has 3 Premier League titles and 4 FA Cups with Arsenal.
8. Frank Lampard (West Ham United, Chelsea, Man City). Lampard is considered by many experts to be one of the best central midfielders in Premier League history. In the 2004/2005 season, the former Three Lions player won a double Player of the Year award awarded by PFA and FWA. In total, Lampard won 3 Premier League titles, 1 Champions League, 1 Europa League with Chelsea.
7. Steven Gerrard (Liverpool). Gerrard is Liverpool’s immortal monument. The former English midfielder left a strong impression throughout his time with The Kop. Gerrard has 2 runner-up finishes in the Premier League, 1 Champions League, 1 Europa League, 2 European Super Cups, 1 FIFA Club World Cup.
6. Eric Cantona (Leeds, Manchester United). Experts consider Cantona to be one of the best foreign players in Premier League history. The French legend has won the Premier League four times, contributing 64 goals and 56 assists in 143 matches.
5. Ryan Giggs (Man United). Giggs is a legend of the Red Devils. The former Welsh player had 162 assists throughout 21 years of playing in the Premier League. Giggs won 13 Premier League titles, 2 Champions League.
4. Wayne Rooney (Everton, Man United). Rooney is Man United’s great goalscorer. He has 3 consecutive Premier League titles with the Red Devils.
4. Alan Shearer (Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle). Shearer is the outstanding goalscorer in the history of football in the foggy country: 260 goals. The English legend shined on Blackburn’s journey to winning the Premier League in 1994/1995.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Man United). The Portuguese superstar achieved great success with Man United. Ronaldo won the Premier League top scorer award 2007/2008, Golden Ball 2008.
1. Thierry Henry (Arsenal). Henry is the best striker in Premier League history with 157 goals. Henry won 2 Premier League titles, 2 FA Cups, and finished second in the Champions League once with Arsenal.