Premier League Hall of Fame
Established | 2021 |
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Type | Professional sports hall of fame |
President | Richard Masters |
Website | Official website |
The Premier League Hall of Fame honours the leading association football players and managers that have played and managed in the Premier League, the top level of the English football league system. Inaugurated in 2020 but delayed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hall of Fame is intended to recognise and honour players and managers that have achieved great success and made a significant contribution to the league since its founding in 1992.
As part of the inaugural class of 2021, eight players were inducted; Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry, Eric Cantona, Roy Keane, Frank Lampard, Dennis Bergkamp, Steven Gerrard, and David Beckham. The next year, a further eight players were inducted, and in 2023, Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger were the first managers to be inducted.
Eligibility requirements
For players to be eligible for induction into the Premier League Hall of Fame, several criteria are taken into consideration, primarily players who have an "exceptional record of on-pitch success and have shown significant contribution" since the inception of the Premier League in 1992. Other factors are also taken into consideration, with players needing to have retired before the start of the awarding season, and are only judged on their domestic performances in the Premier League with no other competitions considered. Additionally, players must have made 250 appearances in the league, or achieved one of the following:
- Appeared in more than 200 Premier League appearances for one club
- Selected to any of the Team of the Decade or 20-Year Anniversary teams
- Won a Premier League Golden Boot or Golden Glove
- Been voted as Premier League Player of the Season
- Won three Premier League titles
- Scored 100 Premier League goals, or goalkeepers who have recorded 100 Premier League clean sheets
Upon the initial announcement of the Hall of Fame in 2020, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said a place in the Hall of Fame is "reserved for the very best", and would allow fans to help celebrate "truly exceptional" careers.
Inductees
Player inductees
Managerial inductees
Year | Manager | Games | Wins | Win % | Years | Clubs | Achievements | Ref. |
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2023 | Alex Ferguson | 810 | 528 | 65% | 1992–2013 | Manchester United | 13× Champion 27× Manager of the Month 11× Manager of the Season |
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Arsène Wenger | 828 | 476 | 57% | 1996–2018 | Arsenal | 3× Champion 15× Manager of the Month 3× Manager of the Season |
Players by nationality
- As of May 2023 award
Nationality | Players |
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England | 9 |
France | 3 |
Argentina | 1 |
Belgium | 1 |
Czech Republic | 1 |
Denmark | 1 |
Ireland | 1 |
Ivory Coast | 1 |
Netherlands | 1 |
Managers by nationality
- As of March 2023 award
Nationality | Managers |
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Scotland | 1 |
France | 1 |
Nominees
2021
The first two inductees were originally to be announced in March 2020, but the announcement was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with 2021 inaugural inductees Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer, a fan vote determined additional inductees; the inaugural nominees were:
Players in bold were inducted for the Premier League Hall of Fame that year
- Tony Adams
- David Beckham
- Dennis Bergkamp
- Sol Campbell
- Eric Cantona
- Andy Cole
- Ashley Cole
- Didier Drogba
- Les Ferdinand
- Rio Ferdinand
- Robbie Fowler
- Steven Gerrard
- Roy Keane
- Frank Lampard
- Matt Le Tissier
- Michael Owen
- Peter Schmeichel
- Paul Scholes
- John Terry
- Robin van Persie
- Nemanja Vidić
- Patrick Vieira
- Ian Wright
2022
Along with inductees Wayne Rooney and Patrick Vieira, a fan vote took place to determine six additional players to be inducted as part of the 2022 class. The nominees were:
Players in bold were inducted for the Premier League Hall of Fame that year
- Tony Adams
- Sergio Agüero
- Sol Campbell
- Petr Čech
- Andy Cole
- Ashley Cole
- Didier Drogba
- Patrice Evra
- Les Ferdinand
- Rio Ferdinand
- Robbie Fowler
- Vincent Kompany
- Matt Le Tissier
- Gary Neville
- Michael Owen
- Peter Schmeichel
- Paul Scholes
- Teddy Sheringham
- John Terry
- Yaya Touré
- Edwin van der Sar
- Ruud van Nistelrooy
- Robin van Persie
- Nemanja Vidić
- Ian Wright
2023
The 2023 nominees were announced on 30 March 2023. A fan vote was open until 10 April 2023 to determine three inductees from the 15 candidates, with the results announced on 3 May 2023.
Players in bold were inducted for the Premier League Hall of Fame that year