LEGENDS
The Premier League is celebrating 20 years this 2012. And since it’s inception, it certainly has given us some of the finest football we have ever seen. English football was always fun to watch, but when more stars from around the world arrived into the league, the level of play became exceptional.
From Holland, to Italy, Denmark, France, Germany and beyond, the Premier league became the biggest attraction on earth where football was concerned. Yes the money was alluring, but so was the style of football. It might not be the most technical league in the world, but it certainly is the most exciting.
They played sexy football. They dazzled fans. They became legends. They left their mark on the Premier League. In no particular order…
1. Dennis Bergkamp {Arsenal} {316 appearances} {91 goals}
2. Eric Cantona {Manchester United} {144 appearances} {64 goals}
3. Peter Schmeichel {Manchester United} {292 appearances} {0 goals}
4. Alan Shearer {Blackburn Rovers} {138 appearances} {112 goals} {Newcastle Utd} {303 appearances} {148 goals}
5. Gianfranco Zola {Chelsea} {229 appearances} {59 goals}
6. David Ginola {Newcastle United} {58 appearances} {6 goals} {Tottenham Hotspur} {100 appearances} (13 goals} {Aston Villa} {32 appearances} {3 goals} {Everton} {5 appearances} {0 goals}
7. Robbie Fowler {Liverpool} {369 appearances} {191 goals} {Leeds United} {30 appearances} {14 goals} {Blackburn Rovers} {3 appearances} {0 goals}
8. Roy Keane {Manchester United} {323 appearances} {33 goals} {Celtic} {10 appearances} {1 goal}
9. Paul Scholes {Manchester United} {466 appearances} {102 goals}
10. Andrew Cole {Newcastle United} {70 appearances} {55 goals} {Manchester United} {195 appearances} {95 goals} {Blackburn Rovers} {83 appearances} {27 goals} {Fulham} {31 appearances} {12 goals} {Manchester City} {22 appearances} {9 goals}