The Premier League Hall of Fame is the league's highest individual honour. Launched in 2021, it recognises retired players and managers who have achieved exceptional success and made a major contribution to the Premier League since 1992; by 2025, it had 26 members.
What the Hall of Fame recognises
The Hall of Fame celebrates people whose impact on the Premier League stands out over time. The focus is on achievement in the competition itself, not on a full career outside it.
Eligibility starts with retirement from football. Players and managers can be inducted, but as of 2025 only 2 of the 26 members are managers: Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger.
When it began and who is in it
The Hall of Fame launched on 19 April 2021. Its original launch was delayed in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Year | Inductees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | David Beckham, Dennis Bergkamp, Eric Cantona, Thierry Henry, Roy Keane, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Alan Shearer |
| 2022 | Wayne Rooney, Ian Wright, Patrick Vieira, Vincent Kompany, Peter Schmeichel, Paul Scholes, Sergio Aguero, Didier Drogba |
| 2023 | Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Tony Adams, Petr Cech, Rio Ferdinand |
| 2024 | Andrew Cole, Ashley Cole, John Terry |
| 2025 | Gary Neville, Eden Hazard |
The 2025 class added Gary Neville and Eden Hazard. Neville won the Premier League 8 times with Manchester United, while Hazard won it twice with Chelsea and was the league's Player of the Season in 2014/15. Hazard became the 26th member.
How players qualify
For players, only Premier League career records are considered. The standard route is at least 250 Premier League appearances, though there are alternative paths for players who hit specific honours or milestones.
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Retirement | Must be retired from football |
| Career scope | Only Premier League career is considered |
| Standard appearance threshold | At least 250 Premier League appearances |
| Alternative qualification routes | 200 Premier League appearances for one club; selection in a Premier League Team of the Decade or 20-Year Anniversary team; winning the Golden Boot; winning the Golden Glove; being voted Player of the Season; winning 3 Premier League titles; scoring 100 Premier League goals; or, for a goalkeeper, keeping 100 clean sheets |
| 2025 retirement cut-off | Must have retired by 1 January 2025 |
That structure shows the Hall of Fame is not based on reputation alone. Longevity, honours and league-specific milestones all matter.
How 2025 selection worked and what inductees receive
The 2025 process had 2 stages. Fans voted from 8 to 15 September 2025 from a shortlist of 15 former players, and the results were then passed to the 24 existing members, who had the final say for the first time since the Hall of Fame began.
Inductees are honoured at a formal ceremony. They receive a medallion engraved with their name and year of induction, a framed Hall of Fame shirt, and a £10,000 donation to a charity of their choice.
FAQ
Who was inducted in 2025?
Gary Neville and Eden Hazard were the 2 inductees in 2025. Both entered as former players rather than managers.
Who is in the Premier League Hall of Fame?
There were 26 members by the end of the 2025 inductions. The group spans classes from 2021 through 2025, with only 2 managers among them.
Can any famous former Premier League player get in?
No. A player must be retired, and the assessment looks only at Premier League career achievements. Appearance totals, title wins, individual awards and milestone numbers can all determine eligibility.
What do inductees receive?
Each inductee receives an engraved medallion and a framed Hall of Fame shirt. The Premier League also makes a £10,000 donation to a charity chosen by the inductee, and the new member is recognised at a formal ceremony.