Players with the most Premier League appearances SHARE Former Liverpool player James Milner wrote his name into the history books of the English Premier League as he took the first position of players with the most appearances in the league. The midfielder achieved this outstanding feat in the Premier League game between Brighton and Brentford on Sunday, February 22, 2026. However there have been some legends in the past that also played the most part of their career in the Premier League. Over the years, only a select group of players have managed to cross the 500-appearance mark and even fewer have pushed beyond 600 games. At the very top of the list is James Milner, who currently holds the record with over 650 appearances. Milner’s career has spanned multiple clubs including Leeds ...