Top 10 youngest players to reach 300 Premier League starts ft. Rooney & Rice
Rice joins elite list of Premier League stars.
Declan Rice has achieved a historic personal milestone. The England international became the third-youngest Premier League player ever to start 300 games, behind Gareth Barry and Frank Lampard.
Rice made history when he started in Arsenal’s win over Leeds United last season.There are others who have achieved the 300 starts milestone, but only two quicker than Rice. We take a look at the 10 youngest players to reach 300 Premier League starts.
Youngest players to reach 300 Premier League starts
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10. Jamie Carragher: 28 years 357 days
Carragher became the tenth-youngest player in Premier League history to make 300 starts at the age of 28 years and 357 days. Carragher was an outstanding, consistent center-back and famous one-club servant for Liverpool FC, appearing in 737 matches across all competitions.
9. Raheem Sterling: 28 years 303 days
Raheem Sterling made his 300th Premier League start at the age of 28 years and 303 days, becoming the ninth-youngest player in league history to do so, in a career spanning across Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal.
8. Steven Gerrard: 28 years 274 days
Steven Gerrard made his 300th Premier League start at the age of 28 years and 274 days, another one-club man and long-time captain at Liverpool, his boyhood club. Gerrard never won a league title, but was a three-time PFA Player of the Year, appearing eight times in the Team of the Year, widely regarded as one of the, if not the, greatest English midfielders to play the game.
7. Sol Campbell: 28 years 136 days
Campbell made his 300th Premier League start at the age of 28 years and 136 days. Campbell was a world-class, physically intimidating centre-back who was regarded as one of England’s best defenders of his era, spending most of his career at Arsenal.
6. Emile Heskey: 28 years 66 days
Emile Heskey, the perennial journeyman made his 300th Premier League start at the age of 28 years and 66 days. A powerful forward, the England man was well regarded across his long career and multiple clubs, most remembered for his time at Liverpool.
5. Wayne Rooney: 28 years 9 days
Wayne Rooney got his 300 starts at the age of 28 years and 9 days. The third scouser on the list, he joined his fellow Merseysiders, Carragher and Gerrard in this historic milestone. The forward was known for his prime years at Manchester United, where he won many trophies and cemented himself as an undisputed all-time great in the English top-flight.
4. Rio Ferdinand: 27 years 349 days
Ferdinand was the fourth-youngest player to reach 300 league starts. Ferdinand started his career with West Ham United, where he advanced through the development levels and made his official debut before becoming one of the greatest center-backs in the league, resulting in a huge club move to Manchester United where he established his legend.
3. Declan Rice: 27 years 248 days
Declan Rice marked a career milestone this weekend with his 300th Premier League start. Rice played his 300th Premier League game as Arsenal triumphed 4-0 against Leeds United, extending their lead in the title race in the 25-26 season.
The England international joined West Ham as a youth, and went on to make his league debut with them, transferring to Arsenal later. In addition to Rice’s quality, his availability has been a valuable asset to his clubs. Rice is now the third-youngest Premier League player to achieve 300 starts.
2. Frank Lampard: 27 years 209 days
One of the greatest midfielders of all time, Frank Lampard remains among the best goalscoring midfielders in the league. His prominence rose through his time at Chelsea and solidified his status as one of the best midfielders in the league. He is also the second youngest player to make 300 starts in the league.
1. Gareth Barry: 26 years 322 days
Gareth Barry is the youngest player in Premier League history to reach 300 starts, having done it at the age of 26 years and 322 days while playing for Aston Villa. Barry was a dependable midfielder, recognised for his remarkable tactical acumen, durability, and defensive discipline.
Who was the Youngest PL player to reach 300 starts?
Gareth Barry, who did it at the age of 26 years and 322 days
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