The Premier League introduced its Hall of Fame on 19th April 2021 and on 26th April 2021, it inducted its first players. Arsenal’s Thierry Henry and Newcastle United’s Alan Shearer were the first inductees of the Premier League Hall Of Fame.
The Premier League Hall of Fame recognises and honours former players who have an exceptional record of on-pitch success and have shown significant contribution to the League since its inception in 1992. This will be the highest individual honour awarded to players by the Premier League.
Premier League Hall of Fame – 2021 Inductees
- Alan Shearer
- Thierry Henry
- David Beckham
- Dennis Bergkamp
- Eric Cantona
- Steven Gerrard
- Roy Keane
- Frank Lampard
Now, in 2022, the Premier League has inducted Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney and Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira into its Hall Of Fame.
Wayne Rooney’s comment on being inducted into the Premier League Hall Of Fame
“It’s a huge honour for me to be named in the Premier League Hall of Fame, alongside an incredible group of players who have already been inducted.”
“Growing up, I watched the Premier League as far back as I can remember. My dream was always to become a professional footballer, score goals and win trophies, and I was lucky enough to win the Premier League five times.”
“I have so many brilliant memories from my years playing for Everton and Manchester United, and I’m really proud of what we achieved. To enter the Hall of Fame is very special for me personally and I’m grateful to be recognised.”
Patrick Vieira’s comment on being inducted into the Premier League Hall Of Fame
“Being inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame is a fantastic achievement. When I received the news, I thought about being a young boy playing in Senegal, or in a suburb of Paris.”
“To be there with the best players in the Premier League, the best league in the world, is bigger than what I was ever thinking about. To have my name around those players makes me proud and makes me realise how good I was.”
“It’s not bad company to join. I was lucky to play at the same time as some of them, of course including Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp, so to share the stage with them makes me realise I had a really good career.”
“What really makes me happy and proud is when your name is mentioned by new, up-and-coming holding midfielders as an example of how they would like to play.”
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