Peter Crouch had the most headed goals (53) as a substitute – a shocking Premier League record that may not be broken, while David James conceded the most goals (169).
Here are five players with shocking Premier League records:
1. David James – Most goals conceded by a goalkeeper (169)
David James is a former English goalkeeper who played for a number of Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester City, and Portsmouth. He holds the record for most goals conceded in the Premier League, with 169 goals conceded in 572 appearances.
2. Shola Ameobi – Most shots without scoring a goal (479)
Shola Ameobi is a former Nigerian striker who played for Newcastle United in the Premier League. He holds the record for most shots without scoring a goal, with 479 shots in 311 appearances.
3. Richard Dunne – Most red cards (8)
Richard Dunne is a former Irish defender who played for Manchester City, Aston Villa, and Queens Park Rangers in the Premier League. He holds the record for most red cards in the Premier League, with 8 red cards in 431 appearances.
4. Jason Roberts – Most headed goals (78)
Jason Roberts is a former Jamaican striker who played for Blackburn Rovers, Reading, and Wigan Athletic in the Premier League. He holds the record for most headed goals in the Premier League, with 78 headed goals in 289 appearances.
5. Peter Crouch – Most headed goals scored by a substitute (53)
Peter Crouch is a former English striker who played for a number of Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, Stoke City, and Burnley. He holds the record for most headed goals scored by a substitute in the Premier League, with 53 headed goals scored from the bench.
These are just a few examples of shocking Premier League records. There are many other players who hold records that are just as impressive or even more so. The Premier League is a very competitive league, and it takes a special player to set a record that stands the test of time.
