Premier League’s tallest players through the years
The Premier League has seen some exceptionally tall players take to the pitch. Kjell Scherpen currently tops the list as the tallest ever, standing at 2.06m. The list includes goalkeepers and outfield players from various clubs and countries. Height has often given these players a unique advantage in their respective positions.
Match highlights
- Kjell Scherpen leads as the tallest Premier League player at 2.06m, now with Ipswich Town.
- Lucas Bergstrom and Carlos Miguel are also among the tallest, with Miguel joining Nottingham Forest from Corinthians in 2024.
- Outfield players like Nikola Zigic, Stefan Maierhofer, and Peter Crouch made their mark with their aerial presence.
- Notable goalkeepers include Costel Pantilimon, Thibaut Courtois, and Illan Meslier.
- Erling Haaland and Nikola Milenkovic are among the tallest current stars, known for their strength and dominance on the field.
