Premier League Hall of Fame: History, dates, inductees & more

bet365 News Team Updated: 31 Oct 23 16:34 Published: 30 Mar 23 13:30

Established in 2021, the Premier League Hall of Fame recognises the most distinguished players and managers in the history of the top flight of English football since its founding in 1992.

The initial group of eight players inducted into the Hall of Fame were named in 2021, with another eight following in 2022, with the lists dominated by players from Manchester United and Arsenal.

2023 saw another three players inducted following a public vote, with Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger also becoming the first managers to receive the honour.

Premier League Hall of Fame Inductees

The latest list of Premier League Hall of Fame inductees is as follows:

2021:

Further 2021 nominees: Tony Adams, Sol Campbell, Andy Cole, Ashley Cole, Didier Drogba, Les Ferdinand, Rio Ferdinand, Robbie Fowler, Matt Le Tissier, Michael Owen, Peter Schmeichel, Paul Scholes, John Terry, Robin van Persie, Nemanja Vidic, Patrick Vieira, Ian Wright.

2022:

Further 2022 nominees: Tony Adams, Sol Campbell, Petr Cech, Andy Cole, Ashley Cole, Patrice Evra, Les Ferdinand, Rio Ferdinand, Robbie Fowler, Matt Le Tissier, Gary Neville, Michael Owen, Teddy Sheringham, John Terry, Yaya Toure, Edwin van der Sar, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Robin van Persie, Nemanja Vidic.

2023:

Further 2023 nominees: Sol Campbell, Michael Carrick, Andy Cole, Ashley Cole, Jermain Defoe, Les Ferdinand, Robbie Fowler, Gary Neville, Michael Owen, John Terry, Yaya Toure, Nemanja Vidic.

When did the Premier League Hall of Fame start?

The Premier League Hall of Fame was inaugurated in 2020, but the first inductions were delayed until the following year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hall of Fame was officially launched in April 2021 with the inauguration of its first two members - Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry.

Who can be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame?

In order for an individual to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame, several criteria are considered.

Players are required to have retired prior to the awarding season, and only judged for their impact in the Premier League with no other competitions considered.

Inductees are also required to have made at least 250 appearances in the Premier League, or met one of the following criteria:

Made more than 200 Premier League appearances for a single club.
Selected in either of the previously announced Premier League Team of the Decade or 20th Anniversary teams.
Won a Premier League Golden Boot or Golden Glove.
Been voted as Premier League Player of the Season.
Won at least three Premier League titles.
Scored at least 100 Premier League goals, or goalkeepers who have recorded at least 100 Premier League clean sheets.

How are players and managers inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame?

In 2021, Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer were selected as the first two members of the Premier League Hall of Fame, with a fan vote determining six further inductees from a list of nominations.

The following year, Wayne Rooney and Patrick Vieira were selected as the first two inductees by the Premier League, before six more individuals were again selected following the results of a fan vote.

In 2023, three individuals were inducted following a fan vote from a list of 15 shortlisted candidates, whilst the Premier League also recognised Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger as the the first managers to be included.