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#3 Cesc Fabregas - 19,187 passes
Cesc Fabregas, who started his career in Barcelona’s youth team, was picked up by Arsenal in 2003 after impressing Arsene Wenger. The Spaniard rapidly rose to stardom with the Gunners and put on dazzling midfield displays in the English top-flight. He soon became one of the most sought-after youngsters in the league.
Fabregas spent eight years with Arsenal and won the FA Cup and two Community Shields. The Spaniard was then reunited with Barcelona, who signed in 2011. Fabregas won the La Liga, Spanish Cup, and two Spanish Super Cups with Barca. However, the Spaniard got very little playing time and soon signed for Chelsea in 2014.
Returning to the Premier League was a wise choice for Fabregas as he shone in Chelsea’s midfield. He went on to win two Premier League titles, one Europa League and one FA Cup with the Blues. Fabregas made a total of 19,187 passes in his Premier League career. The 34-year-old currently plays for AS Monaco in Ligue 1.
#2 Gareth Barry - 20,616 passes
Gareth Barry made his Premier League debut with Aston Villa and was a regular feature in the Villan’s side for 12 years. He then played for Manchester City and Everton before retiring at West Bromwich Albion in 2020.
An old-fashioned ball-winner in midfield, Barry was never shy to put in a tackle and often emerged victorious. The midfielder made 20,616 passes in his long and eminent career. Barry’s most prosperous time was with Manchester City, during which he won the Premier League and FA Cup.
Barry hung up his boots in 2020 after a 23-year-long footballing career, out of which 21 years were spent in the Premier League. With 653 league games, the Englishman holds the record for most PL appearances. James Milner, with 580 appearances, is in fourth place and is the only active player on the list.
#1 Jordan Henderson - 21,115 passes
Deeply adored by Liverpool fans, Jordan Henderson has been a prominent figure for the Reds over the past several seasons. Henderson signed for Liverpool from Sunderland in 2011 and has since never looked back.
The Englishman successfully captained Liverpool to their Champions League and Premier League glory in the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons, respectively. He was named Liverpool’s Player of the Season in their league-winning campaign. Additionally, he has won the League Cup, Club World Cup, and UEFA Super Cup with the Reds.
Although Henderson is renowned for his tenacity and defensive prowess, he can also make perfect passes. The 31-year-old has made a total of 21,115 passes in the league. With 18,572 completed passes, Kyle Walker is the second-highest active player with the most passes in the league.
