Five of the tallest football players in the world

Stoke City v Bolton Wanderers - Premier League

Here is the list which includes the tallest professional footballers on the planet.

5. Zat Knight 6’6″

This 6 feet 6 player is an English footballer and represents Bolton Wanderers as a defender. Zat has also represented England twice.

4. Peter Crouch 6’7″

Southampton v Stoke City - Premier League

An English footballer who has played for Stoke City as a striker, Peter Crouch, has also been a part of England team from 2005 to 2010 where he represented the team 42 times scoring 22 goals.

3. Nikola Zigic 6’7.5″

Birmingham City's Serbian striker Nikola

A Serbian footballer, Nikola Zigic, who also represents Birmingham City as a centre forward, has scored 68 goals in 76 matches for the club.

2. Tor Hogne Aaroy 6’8.5″

Yokohama FC v JEF United Chiba - J.League 2

Norwegian footballer, Tor Hogne Aaroy, is reported to be the tallest professional footballer playing in an outfield position. He is 6 feet 8.5 inches tall.

1. Kristof Van Hout – 6’10″

Zulte Waregem vs Racing Genk - Jupiler League

While Tor Hogne Aaroy is the tallest player in an outfield position, Kristof Van Hout is the tallest professional footballer in the world. This Belgian goalkeeper stands at 6 feet 10 inches.

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