The Premier League is the world’s most popular football league and a global phenomenon that introduces the best teams and players. Since its inception in 1992, it has showcased incredible talent, memorable titles, and record-breaking performances.
As the 2024/2024 season continues, fans await more mind-blowing statistics. Explore some of the Premier League’s all-time records held by players and teams that will blow your mind.
Notable Premier League Player Records
Youngest Player – Ethan Nwaneri, 15 Years Old
In September 2022, Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri made his Premier League debut at 15 years and 181 days in a 3–0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. This makes him the youngest player in Premier League history.
Nwaneri had impressed after starring in Arsenal’s youth squads. He was called up to train with the first team after quality performances, earning him a spot on the bench against Brighton.
His debut capped off a meteoric rise for the talented midfielder. Nwaneri also received a call-up to the England Under-17 squad for the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship after his breakthrough.
Most Trophies – Cristiano Ronaldo, 32 Major Trophies
No player has won more trophies than Cristiano Ronaldo during his illustrious career. The Portuguese superstar has amassed 32 major trophies, including:
● 7 League Titles
● 5 UEFA Champions Leagues
● 4 FIFA Club World Cups
● 2 UEFA European Championships
● 1 UEFA Nations League
● and more
Ronaldo also holds several Premier League records, including most appearances (183), most goals (140), and most assists (42). His trophy cabinet and statistical dominance in England and Europe is unmatched.
Fastest Player – Kieran Tierney, 35.99 km/h
In 2022, Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney was recorded reaching a top speed of 35.99 km/h. This makes him the fastest recorded player in Premier League history.
The Scottish left-back is renowned for his blazing pace up and down the pitch. His speed allows him to rapidly join attacks and track back defensively.
Tierney’s combination of stamina and quickness has made him a crucial player for Arsenal and the Scottish national team. Expect his record top sprint speed to motivate other rapid Premier League players to surpass it.
Fastest to Win All Major Trophies – Gary Cahill, 3 Years
Defender Gary Cahill remarkably won every major trophy in just three years between 2012 and 2015 during his Chelsea career.
The centre-back won an impressive haul of silverware:
● 2 Premier League Titles
● 2 Europa Leagues
● 1 UEFA Champions League
● 2 FA Cups
● 1 FIFA Club World Cup
● 1 UEFA Super Cup
● 1 UEFA Europa League
Cahill proved himself an invaluable player in Chelsea’s squads during their most successful period. No other player has won football’s major honors in such a short time span.
Outstanding Premier League Team Records
The Premier League has showcased world-class teams setting new benchmarks of excellence. Explore some of the most notable team records below:
Most Points in a Season – Chelsea 2016/17, 93 Points
Chelsea had an outstanding 2016/2017 Premier League campaign, recording 93 points to comfortably lift the trophy. Their record tally included:
● 30 Wins
● 3 Draws
● 5 Losses
● 85 Goals Scored
● 33 Goals Conceded
The Blues were dominant throughout, winning 79% of their matches. Their steady form, goal-scoring prowess, and defensive resilience shaped one of the strongest Premier League winning sides ever.
Longest Winning Streak – Liverpool 2019/20, 18 Wins
Liverpool established a new benchmark by winning 18 consecutive Premier League matches during their successful 2019/2020 campaign. This run propelled their first league title win in 30 years.
Their streak spanned from October 2019 to February 2020, ended by a 2-0 loss away at Watford. Overall, Liverpool lost only 3 matches all season.
This historic winning run showcased their outstanding quality under manager Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool finished the season with 99 points, only narrowly missing out on most points in a campaign.
Most Overall Titles – Manchester United, 13 Wins
Manchester United dominates the all-time Premier League roller honor list with 13 first-place finishes since 1992. Their trophy count includes:
● 13 Premier League Titles
● 12 FA Community Shields
● 5 League Cups
● 3 European Cup/Champions League Titles
Under Sir Alex Ferguson’s management, United established themselves as English football’s most successful club. Their ability to continually rebuild championship-winning squads has made them the team to beat.
United looks to add to their record haul as they rebuild under new manager Erik ten Hag.
Highest Revenue – Manchester City 2021/22, €731 Million
Manchester City generated a record €731 million in revenue for the 2021/2022 season, the most ever for a football club. Their financial growth has mirrored their on-pitch success.
Backed by their Abu Dhabi owners, City has invested heavily in world-class players and facilities over the past decade. This has made them one of England and Europe’s super clubs.
Their revenue outpaced Spanish giants Real Madrid (€713 million) and Liverpool (€702 million). Financial experts expect City to continue to set new club revenue records as they expand their global brand.
Mind-Blowing Premier League Player Stats
The Premier League has witnessed some of football’s all-time greats set new statistical benchmarks. Check out some of the key record figures below:
Most Goals – Alan Shearer, 260 Goals
Legendary England striker Alan Shearer became the first player to score 100 Premier League goals in the 1990s. He ended his career with an unmatched 260 goals, making him the division’s all-time leading scorer.
Shearer terrorized defenses with his shot power, aerial threat, and ruthless finishing accuracy. His 34 league goals in the 1995/1996 campaign remains the highest season tally alongside Andy Cole.
While several players like Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero have challenged Shearer’s figures, his overall goal record remains the gold standard for new generations to aim for.
Most Assists – Ryan Giggs, 162 Assists
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs demonstrated remarkable creativity throughout his career, amassing 162 Premier League assists.
The Welshman steadily accrued assists season-after-season thanks to clever passing, accurate crosses and through balls. His tally is a testament to consistency and longevity across 24 seasons for Manchester United.
With quick and direct playmakers like Kevin De Bruyne entering their prime, Giggs’ record faces a strong challenge. But to surpass his tally, they must maintain their assisting rate consistently over 15+ seasons.
Most Clean Sheets – Petr Cech, 202 Clean Sheets
Goalkeeper Petr Cech was a defensive wall throughout his Premier League career with Chelsea and Arsenal. He set a new benchmark by keeping 202 clean sheets.
Cech’s figure emphasizes his world-class shot-stopping reflexes, organization of defenses, and leadership. By comparison, second-place David James registered 169 clean sheets.
While Alisson and Ederson have showcased elite ability, Cech’s clean sheet record remains a key benchmark for goalkeeping excellence. Matching his tally requires incredible consistency over more than a decade.
First Hat Trick of Assists – Leandro Trossard
Leandro Trossard etched his name into Premier League history by recording its first-ever hat trick of assists during Arsenal’s 4–2 home win over Brighton in October 2022.
The Belgian playmaker provided three assists inside the opening 28 minutes to Gabriel Martinelli (twice) and Gabriel Jesus. It was an amazing creative performance that blew away the previous record joint assist haul (2).
Trossard has been instrumental in Arsenal’s flying start to the 2022/2024 season with his passing, dribbling, movement and vision. Expect his hat trick record to stand for a long time given no player has achieved two assists in a game this season so far.
Most Hat Tricks Scored – Sergio Aguero, 12 Hat Tricks
Prolific striker Sergio Aguero recorded the highest number of Premier League match hat tricks with 12 in total. All were scored during his incredible decade at Manchester City.
The Argentine sharpshooter netted trebles against the likes of Newcastle (3), Chelsea (3), Liverpool, Bayern Munich and many more top sides. His composure and lethal finishing ability in the box is yet to be matched by any player.
While Erling Haaland has started his City career with successive hat tricks, he has much work to match Aguero’s overall tally. But his firepower combined with City’s creativity means he could contend it during his peak years.
Conclusion
The Premier League continually produces unbelievable statistics thanks to the sheer quality of players and teams pushing new boundaries every season.
Young superstars like Nwaneri and Haaland already look poised to break long-standing records held by the likes of Shearer and Giggs. Their emergence proves the legacy of Premier League greats remains under threat by supreme modern talents.
Similarly, England’s top teams continue battling across multiple fronts to lift every available honor as they target unprecedented sextuples and septuples. This breeds consistently world-class performances that could reshape the record books for decades to come.
FAQ
Which club has won the most titles?
● Manchester United (13 Premier League titles)
Who has the best stats this season?
● Erling Haaland – 25 goals and 3 assists in 21 matches.
Most goals in a game?
● Portsmouth 8–7 Reading in 2007 (11 goals total).
Who provides the stats?
● Premier League statistics are collected and maintained by Stats Perform’s Opta division.