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This includes the appearances and goals of current and former players in the Premier League and English Football League. Peter Shilton has made the most appearances, and is the only player to have played in over one thousand games. Chris O'Grady made appearances for 17 different clubs, while 49 players made their appearances for only one team.
In contrast, in the American league NASL, players have always worn permanent numbers since its inception in 1967. [2] Moreover, Pelé's #10 was retired by the New York Cosmos during the farewell of the Brazilian star on 1 October 1977, [3] probably becoming the first number ever retired in association football. [4]
The list is ordered first by number of appearances in total, then by number of League appearances, and then if necessary by date of debut. Appearances as a substitute are included. Statistics are correct up to 11 May 2024.
38 Oliver Sestan; 39 Ricky Mentha Jr. (B) 41 Kynan Brown; 43 Jack Henderson; 44 Luker Kentfield; 45 Andy Moniz-Wakefield; Head coach. Simon Goodwin; Assistant coaches. Alan Richardson (Head of Football) Nathan Jones (Mids) Sam Bradford (Mids) Nathan Bassett (Backs) Troy Chaplin (Forwards) Mark Williams (Head of Development)
1,398 people played in the American Football League at one time or another. Out of those 1,398, this is how many played for X number of years 601 players played in one AFL season. 282 players played in two AFL seasons. 142 players played in three AFL seasons. 92 players played in four AFL seasons. 76 players played in five AFL seasons.
In 1993, The Football Association (The FA) switched to persistent squad numbers, abandoning the mandatory use of 1–11 for the starting line-up. The first league event to feature this was the 1993 Football League Cup Final between Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday, and it became standard in the FA Premier League the following season, along with names printed above the numbers. [6]
Pages in category "Lists of National Football League players" The following 68 pages are in this category, out of 68 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The list is ordered first by number of appearances, and then date of debut. Appearances as a substitute are included. This feature of the game was introduced in the Football League at the start of the 1965–66 season. [12] Statistics are correct up to 25 December 2024.