Premier League Hall of Fame
The Premier League Hall of Fame honours the leading association football players that have played 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 that have achieved great success and made a significant contribution to the league since its founding in 1992.
| Established | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Professional sports hall of fame |
| President | Richard Masters |
| Website | Official website |
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.
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.[1] 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:[2]
- 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.[3]
Inductees
Players by nationality
- As of April 2022 award
| Nationality | Players |
|---|---|
 England |
7 |
 France |
3 |
 Argentina |
1 |
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1 |
 Denmark |
1 |
 Ireland |
1 |
 Ivory Coast |
1 |
 Netherlands |
1 |
Nominees
2021
The first two inductees were originally to be announced in March 2020,[11] but the announcement was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[12][13] Along with 2021 inaugural inductees Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer, a fan vote determined additional inductees; the inaugural nominees were:[14]
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 2022 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.[15] The 2022 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
References
General
- "Hall of Fame Inductees". Premier League. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
Specific
- "Alan Shearer among first inductees of The Premier League Hall of Fame". ITV. 26 April 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- Creditor, Avi (26 April 2021). "Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry the First Inducted to Premier League Hall of Fame". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- Marsden, Rory (27 February 2020). "Premier League Announces Hall of Fame; First 2 Inductees to Be Revealed March 19". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- "Alan Shearer & Thierry Henry inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame". BBC Sport. 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- "Roy Keane and Eric Cantona: Former Manchester United captains inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame". Sky Sports. 19 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- "Frank Lampard and Dennis Bergkamp inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame". Sky Sports. 19 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- Ford, Will (20 May 2021). "Gerrard becomes seventh PL Hall of Fame inductee". Football365. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- Matchett, Karl (20 May 2021). "David Beckham: Former Manchester United midfielder inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame". The Independent. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- "Patrick Vieira and Wayne Rooney inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame". The Independent. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- "Premier League Hall of Fame: Sergio Aguero, Paul Scholes, Didier Drogba, Vincent Kompany, Ian Wright and Peter Schmeichel latest to be inducted". Sky Sports. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- Burrows, Ben (27 February 2020). "Premier League launch Hall of Fame for 'very best' and 'truly exceptional' players". The Independent. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- "Coronavirus: Premier League Hall of Fame ceremony cancelled". BBC Sport. 16 March 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- Pattle, Alex (16 March 2020). "Premier League's inaugural Hall of Fame ceremony cancelled due to coronavirus". The Independent. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- Flood, George (27 April 2021). "Premier League Hall of Fame: 23-man shortlist confirmed after Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry inductions". Evening Standard. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- Wright, Chris (24 March 2022). "Premier League Hall of Fame: Who will join Wayne Rooney, Patrick Vieira in class of 2022?". ESPN. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
