The Premier League officially unveiled its new Hall of Fame in 2021, allowing fans to choose their favourite players to be included and honoured for their achievements in the division.
There have been so many iconic players to make their name in England's most prestigious competition and, after three decades, league bosses decided to establish a definitive list of undisputed stars.
GOAL has everything you need about the inaugural Premier League Hall of Fame, with the full list of inductees and shortlist.
What is the Premier League Hall of Fame?
The Premier League Hall of Fame honours and celebrates the very best who have played in the competition. Individuals are awarded with a membership to the Premier League Hall of Fame, which recognises true greats of English top-flight football.
Only players who have retired are eligible for the Premier League Hall of Fame and only their career in the Premier League will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
Each Hall of Fame inductee receives a personalised medal engraved with their induction year.
Which players are in the Premier League Hall of Fame?
| Player | Club(s) | Year inducted |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Shearer | Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United | 2021 |
| Thierry Henry | Arsenal | 2021 |
| Eric Cantona | Leeds United, Manchester United | 2021 |
| Roy Keane | Nottingham Forest, Manchester United | 2021 |
| Frank Lampard | West Ham, Chelsea, Manchester City | 2021 |
| Dennis Bergkamp | Arsenal | 2021 |
| David Beckham | Manchester United | 2021 |
| Steven Gerrard | Liverpool | 2021 |
| Wayne Rooney | Everton, Manchester United | 2022 |
| Patrick Vieira | Arsenal, Manchester City | 2022 |
| Ian Wright | Arsenal, West Ham | 2022 |
| Peter Schmeichel | Manchester United, Aston Villa, Manchester City | 2022 |
| Paul Scholes | Manchester United | 2022 |
| Didier Drogba | Chelsea | 2022 |
| Vincent Kompany | Manchester City | 2022 |
| Sergio Aguero | Manchester City | 2022 |
| Rio Ferdinand | West Ham, Leeds United, Manchester United, QPR | 2023 |
| Tony Adams | Arsenal | 2023 |
| Petr Cech | Chelsea, Arsenal | 2023 |
| Ashley Cole | Arsenal, Chelsea | 2024 |
| Andrew Cole | Newcastle United, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Portsmouth, Sunderland, Fulham, Manchester City | 2024 |
| John Terry | Chelsea | 2024 |
2021 Premier League Hall of Fame inductees
Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry were the first two Premier League Hall of Fame inductees, announced in April 2021. They were joined by Manchester United legends Eric Cantona and Roy Keane in May, with Chelsea hero Frank Lampard and Dennis Bergkamp also being included on the list.
David Beckham was also inducted in May 2021, along with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.
GettyA total of eight players were inducted in 2021 from a list of a 23-man shortlist.
2022 Premier League Hall of Fame inductees
The first two inductees for 2022 were announced on March 23, with United's all-time record scorer Wayne Rooney and Patrick Vieira, another Arsenal invincible, making the cut.
On April 21 2022, Ian Wright, Peter Schmeichel, Paul Scholes, Didier Drogba, Vincent Kompany and Sergio Aguero were honoured.
2023 Premier League Hall of Fame inductees
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand joined the growing list in 2023, along with Arsenal hero Tony Adams and goalkeeper Petr Cech.
2024 Premier League Hall of Fame inductees
Ashley Cole was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024. The ex Arsenal and Chelsea left-back was joined in the 2024 class by Blues stalwart John Terry and former Manchester United striker Andrew Cole.
"I’m very grateful to have been voted into the Premier League Hall of Fame," Terry said following the news. "I’m a player that certainly gave my all whenever I stepped out on the pitch and to be recognised in this way makes me really proud.
"It’s great to have joined my former team-mates who have already been inducted, and to be inducted in the same year as Ashley Cole, who was an incredible player and a close friend."
Which managers are in the Premier League Hall of Fame?
Getty| Manager | Club(s) | Year inducted |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Ferguson | Manchester United | 2023 |
| Arsene Wenger | Arsenal | 2023 |
In 2023, Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger became the first two managers to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. The pair, who managed Manchester United and Arsenal respectively, won 16 titles between them as their teams dominated the competition through the 1990s into the 2000s.
How to vote for Premier League Hall of Fame inductees
Fans can vote for their Hall of Fame nominees on the official website when the voting windows open.