Milner Approaches Breaking Record in the Premier League

The veteran English star James Milner continues to make history in the English Premier League, having reached the age of forty and still participating at the highest level of English football, which is a rare achievement in the modern Premier League era that relies on speed and high physical strength.

Milner has become one of the rare few players who have participated in the English league at the age of forty or more, joining a historic list that includes big names like Teddy Sheringham and Ryan Giggs, confirming his exceptional continuity on the field since his first appearance in 2002 with Leeds United.

The current Brighton player is close to breaking the historical record for most appearances in the English Premier League, having reached about 650 matches, just a small margin away from the record held by Gareth Barry (653 matches), putting him just a few matches away from writing his name at the top of the historical record.

Milner’s long career has seen him play against legends like Ruud van Nistelrooy, Thierry Henry, and Alan Shearer, reflecting his continuity across different generations of English football, making him one of the most consistent and influential players in the history of the competition.