Ashley Cole has turn out to be the newest footballer to be inducted into the Premier League Corridor of Fame, with the previous Arsenal and Chelsea defender recognised for his achievements within the division.
Cole is taken into account as arguably the most effective left-back of the Premier League period after a adorned profession with the London rivals, first rising from the academy ranks at Arsenal and thriving beneath Arsene Wenger.
He fashioned a part of the group that gained a home double in 2001/02, earlier than Arsenal accomplished a whole league marketing campaign with out defeat throughout the membership’s 2003/04 ‘Invincibles’ season.
Cole – who gained 107 caps for England – moved to Chelsea in a controversial 2006 deal and gained a wealth of honours in west London, together with one other Premier League title (2009/10) and the 2012 Champions League. He holds the file for many FA Cup wins, with seven.
The defender was twice named as Chelsea Gamers’ Participant of the Yr, in 2008/09 and 2010/11, and was included within the PFA Staff of the Season on 4 events throughout his illustrious profession.
“I’m honoured to hitch the Premier League Corridor of Fame,” Cole mentioned after changing into the newest league icon inducted.
“It’s humbling and fulfilling to be rewarded on the finish of your profession.”
Following Cole’s recognition, we’ve listed each participant and supervisor within the Premier League Corridor of Fame.
Each participant inducted into the Premier League Corridor of Fame:
2021 Inductees
Alan Shearer
Thierry Henry
Eric Cantona
Roy Keane
David Beckham
Steven Gerrard
Frank Lampard
Dennis Bergkamp
2022 Inductees
Patrick Vieira
Wayne Rooney
Didier Drogba
Ian Wright
Peter Schmeichel
Paul Scholes
Vincent Kompany
Sergio Aguero
2023 Inductees
Alex Ferguson (supervisor)
Arsene Wenger (supervisor)
Tony Adams
Rio Ferdinand
Petr Cech
Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger grew to become the primary managers inducted into the Premier League Corridor of Fame in 2023. Ferguson is essentially the most profitable supervisor in English soccer historical past and led Manchester United by way of a dominant period within the division, profitable the inaugural Premier League title in 1992/93.
That win ended a 26-year look forward to a top-flight crown for the Crimson Devils and kickstarted a run of 13 league titles between 1993 and 2013.
Wenger – who solid an unforgettable teaching rivalry with Ferguson, was additionally recognised for his achievements at Arsenal.
He led the Gunners to 3 Premier League titles, together with the membership’s unbeaten league marketing campaign in 2003/04, and spent 22 years accountable for the north Londoners. His 828 video games managed within the Premier League is a file, forward of Ferguson (810) and David Moyes (688).
2024 Inductees
The Premier League has additionally launched a vote for additional inductees for 2024, which incorporates 15 gamers who made an enormous impression on the division. These nominated for inclusion are:
Gary Neville
Eden Hazard
Edwin van der Sar
John Terry
Yaya Toure
Nemanja Vidic
Michael Owen
David Silva
Cesc Fabregas
Les Ferdinand
Jermain Defoe
Robbie Fowler
Andy Cole
Michael Carrick
Sol Campbell
You may vote for who enters the Premier League Corridor of Fame right here.
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