The English Premier League is the most exciting, most entertaining and most iconic footballing competition in the world.
Since the league's reincarnation as the Premier League, we've seen some incredibly talented footballers grace the turf of our football stadiums.
Currently EPL is the number 1 league in Europe. A very important aspect to make a league interesting is the players playing it and EPL has always seen many gifted footballers throughout its history.
Some of these Football legends are mentioned below:
1.) Ryan Giggs
Ryan Giggs has been simply incredible.
It's difficult to find anyone who has been revered as heavily as the Welshman and deservedly so—he has been a loyal servant to Manchester United with the silverware to show for it.
There are few other men so decorated in their respective careers. Giggs has an astonishing 12 Premier League titles, eight Community Shields, four FA Cups, four League Cups and two UEFA Champions League trophies under his belt.
He's made the left midfield slot in Manchester United's formation his over the last 20 years and is still the source of crucial goals when his team need them the most—even at 38 years of age.
It's an absolute certainty that the No. 11 jersey will be retired when he finally does.
2.) Theirry Henry
He took a little while to get going, but the Juventus outcast positively lit up the Premier League once he found his spiritual home in Arsenal's attack.
Able to operate centrally, but even more effectively off the left side, Thierry Henry brought us almost endless joy with some superb goals over the years.
Endeared by the fans, he was even brave enough to take in a second spell in the Premier League this January by signing on-loan from New York Red Bulls—a move few players are able to pull off.
3.) Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is, hands down, one of the best players to have ever graced the game.
He didn't spend as long as most on this list in the Premier League, but that doesn't mean he can't achieve a high place on this list. He's the second-best player in the world, after all.
The 42-goal season he produced with Manchester United was absolutely sensational and whilst many thought he'd crumble under an £80 million price tag, he's more than replicated that form at Real Madrid.
Didier Drogba probably wishes he'd never enlightened the Portuguese winger as to how he strikes his free kicks.
4.) Peter Schmeichel
Peter Schmeichel was voted World's Best Goalkeeper in 1992 and 1993.
He's captained Manchester United to a historic treble in 1992, was part of the Denmark team who won the 1992 European Championships and, if that wasn't enough, remains the most-capped Danish player with 129 international appearances.
He spent his better years under Sir Alex Ferguson, then moved onto Aston Villa and Manchester City for some less successful spells.
Best goalkeeper the Premier League has ever seen. Period.
5.) David Beckham
David Beckham spent 10 fantastic years at Manchester United, swinging crosses in and creating goals.
He is England's most-capped outfield player, amassing 115 caps over six different major international tournaments.
Third in the all-time Premier League assist charts with 152, Beckham is more or less the reason there's a "Designated Player" rule in the MLS.
Had he spent more time on English playing turf, he likely would have topped those charts.
6.) Wayne Roney
Wayne Rooney, or "Wazza" if you fancy it, has had a remarkable career so far which will only become more medal-laden as the years go on.
He was brought to Manchester United as a kid under a huge price tag. Check Andy Carroll for how that can go horribly wrong.
It didn't though, did it? He's already tied for fourth in the all-time Manchester United goalscoring charts and has countless medals under his belt.
7.) Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard has been Mr. Consistent for Chelsea since signing from West Ham as a boy. Acquiring him was the best thing Claudio Ranieri did as manager.
He consistently reaches the 20-goal mark each season and has a reputation for being in the right place at the right time.
He has particular fun against Aston Villa and Bolton, two teams he scores against with insane regularity, and has laid on over 90 assists from teammates during his Premier League career.
The only thing missing is a UEFA Champions League medal.
8.) Steven Gerrad
Steven Gerrard's career has entered its twilight phase but is still very much valued by Liverpool football club.
He's been a consistent match-winner throughout his time at Anfield, capable of scoring an absolute cracker when necessary.
Unfortunately, the Premier League crown has evaded him to date and it doesn't look like he'll ever achieve it.
He has had one absolutely unforgettable night in Istanbul though, as a historic comeback against AC Milan to grab a UEFA Champions League is definitely worth shouting about.
Gerrard will forever be remembered as a clutch player who could come up with the goods when it mattered.
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