Most appearances as a player and manager in the Premier League

We take a look at the individuals who have made the most appearances as both a player and manager in the Premier League, including caretaker roles.

10) Scott Parker

Player: 368
Manager: 52

The former Charlton Athletic and West Ham midfielder clocked up a total of 368 appearances as a player in the Premier League before earning his first managerial gig with Fulham, whom he guided to an immediate top-flight return with victory in the 2019/20 Championship play-off final.

Parker managed a total of 48 games in the Premier League with Fulham before a move to Bournemouth, where his reign concluded after four matches of the 2022/23 season following the 8-0 dismantling against Liverpool.

9) Alan Shearer

Player: 441
Manager: 8

Playing in a total of 441 matches, Shearer is the all-time Premier League record goalscorer.

The 1994/95 Premier League champion dabbled into management in 2009 when his beloved Newcastle United were desperately attempting to avoid the drop. Shearer won only one of his eight matches as the Magpies were ultimately condemned to relegation.

8) Mikel Arteta

Player: 284
Manager: 184*

Arteta appeared in 284 Premier League matches in spells with Everton and Arsenal.

The Spaniard's affiliation with the Gunners has extended into management with Arsenal giving Arteta his big break following a stint as understudy to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.

Arteta chalked up his 250th game in charge of Arsenal in November 2024.

7) Michael Carrick

Player: 481
Manager: 2

Currently the manager of Championship side Middlesbrough, Carrick made 481 Premier League appearances across 18 years with West Ham, Tottenham and Manchester United.

Prior to his managerial spell on Teesside, the 43-year-old took charge of Man Utd for two Premier League matches following the departure of Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, with Carrick unbeaten during his interim period.

6) Gareth Southgate

Player: 426
Manager: 114

Southgate accumulated 426 appearances in England's top-flight with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough before venturing into management with Boro at the end of his playing career in 2006.

The former England boss spent three seasons in the Premier League at the Riverside.

5) Steven Gerrard

Player: 504
Manager: 38

One of the greatest midfielders to have graced the division, Gerrard appeared in 504 Premier League matches for Liverpool across a 17-year period.

Taking on a coaching role at Melwood following his retirement, Gerrard cut his teeth in the Scottish Premiership with Rangers before a switch to Aston Villa beckoned in November 2021.

He lasted less than 12 months at Villa Park, managing a total of 38 Premier League matches.

4) Steve Bruce

Player: 150
Manager: 477

With over 260 First Division appearances in his locker, Bruce amassed another 150 following the inaugural Premier League season in 1992/93 with Manchester United.

The central defender ended his playing career with Sheffield United in 1998 and Bramall Lane was the scene of his first managerial role.

Bruce has managed a total of 477 Premier League matches across stints with Birmingham City, Wigan Athletic, Sunderland, Hull City and Newcastle United.

3) Ryan Giggs

Player: 632
Manager: 4

Giggs ranks third on the all-time Premier League appearances list with 632 following a glittering 24-year spell with Manchester United.

The Welshman briefly inherited the managerial hotseat at Old Trafford following David Moyes' departure in April 2014, with Giggs presiding over the final four matches of the season.

2) Frank Lampard

Player: 609
Manager: 104

Perched behind Giggs in the all-time Premier League appearances chart is Lampard and the midfielder tallied 609 appearances, of which the bulk were made with Chelsea.

The three-time Premier League winner sampled his first taste of management with Derby County in 2018 before returning to his beloved Blues the following year.

Lampard, who is currently in charge of Coventry City, has managed 104 matches in the Premier League with Chelsea and Everton.

1) Mark Hughes

Player: 292
Manager: 467

Hughes featured in a total of 292 Premier League fixtures with Manchester United, Chelsea, Southampton, Everton and Blackburn Rovers.

It was during his time with Everton and Blackburn that 'Sparky' ventured into his first managerial role, balancing playing responsibilities alongside head coach duties of the Wales national team.

In 2004 he quit Wales to return to Blackburn as the club's new manager and Hughes managed a total of 467 Premier League matches with spells at Manchester City, Fulham, QPR, Stoke City and Southampton.