England has the most players. On 15 September 2026, the Premier League's 20 club squad lists contained 592 players from 62 countries, and 188 of them were English.
The leading countries
Here are the countries with the biggest player totals in the league squad lists.
| Country | Players |
|---|---|
| England | 188 |
| France | 38 |
| Netherlands | 33 |
| Brazil | 26 |
| Spain | 20 |
| Germany | 16 |
| Argentina | 16 |
| Belgium | 14 |
| Wales | 14 |
| Italy | 12 |
| Sweden | 12 |
| Portugal | 11 |
| Ireland | 10 |
| Scotland | 9 |
| Japan | 9 |
| Nigeria | 9 |
| Cote D’Ivoire | 9 |
England accounts for 31.8% of the full player total.
What this count includes
The count uses the nationalities shown on the Premier League's official squad lists for all 20 clubs on 15 September 2026. It covers the players listed on that date exactly as the league recorded them.
The total also includes 20 players who were on loan to those clubs.
English players appear at every club
Here are the club-level details for English players.
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Do all 20 clubs have English players on their lists? | Yes |
| Clubs with the most English players | Everton and Hull City, 14 each |
| Clubs with the fewest English players | Brentford and Nottingham Forest, five each |
Nationality is separate from Home Grown status
The Premier League handbook does not build squad rules around nationality. Its squad-list limit is based on Home Grown status: a club can name up to 25 players, and no more than 17 can be non-Home Grown.
A Home Grown Player can be of any nationality and any age. The key requirement is registration with a club affiliated to the English FA or Welsh FA for three seasons or 36 months before the player's 21st birthday.
FAQ
How many English players are in the Premier League?
There are 188 English players on the 20 club squad lists dated 15 September 2026. That is the highest total for any country in the league data.
Are there any American players in the Premier League?
Yes. The squad lists include eight players from the United States. Canada is also represented, with three players.
Do Premier League clubs need English players?
No rule says a club must include English players. The squad rule is about Home Grown status, and the limit applies to non-Home Grown players rather than to foreign nationality.
How many Brazilian players are in the Premier League?
There are 26 Brazilian players on these squad lists. Brazil ranks fourth, behind England, France and the Netherlands.