Portuguese footballers have been the best set of players that have graced the Premier League with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Ricardo Carvalho rewriting the narrative of the game.
Here, we will will briefly dive into top five notable Portuguese footballers who made the most Premier League appearances.
Top five Portuguese footballers with most Premier League appearances
Cristiano Ronaldo (196 appearances)
Ronaldo is the most prolific Portuguese player in Premier League history, with over 190 appearances to his name. He is one of the greatest players of all time, and he won three Premier League titles, a Champions League, two League Cups, and one FA Cup during his time at Manchester United.
Jose Fonte (178 appearances)
Fonte was a key player for Southampton during their successful period in the Premier League. He was a tough-tackling defender who was also capable of bringing the ball out from the back. He won the EFL Cup with Southampton.
Nani (147 appearances)
Nani was a creative midfielder who was known for his dribbling ability and his ability to score goals. He played for Manchester United and Sporting CP during his time in the Premier League. He won three Premier League titles, two League Cups, and one FA Cup with Manchester United.
Paulo Ferreira (141 appearances)
Ferreira was a reliable right-back who was a key player for Chelsea during their period of dominance in the Premier League. He won two Premier League titles, two FA Cups, and one UEFA Champions League title.
Ricardo Carvalho (139 appearances)
Carvalho was a tough-tackling defender who was a key player for Chelsea and Arsenal during his time in the Premier League. He won two Premier League titles with Chelsea and one with Arsenal.
