The five African players to play 300 Premier League games | OneFootball

Alex Iwobi’s latest appearance for Fulham on Saturday night was a milestone moment in his Premier League career.

As he took to the field, the Nigerian midfielder joined an exclusive club, becoming just the fifth African player to make 300 appearances in the English top-flight since the breakaway in 1992.

His achievement highlights a legacy of durability and high-level performance from the continent’s top stars. Iwobi is the first Nigerian to reach the milestone, but he’s not the only notable figure on this prestigious list.

Here are the five African players to have played 300 or more games in the Premier League.

The African players with 300 Premier League appearances

Kolo Touré (353)

Kolo Touré remains the standard-bearer for African longevity in the Premier League, having amassed 353 appearances for Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool.

A foundational piece of two different title-winning squads, the Ivorian was a member of Arsenal’s legendary “Invincibles” before lending his experience to City’s first Premier League triumph. While his brother Yaya would also become a Manchester City legend, Kolo set an unmatched benchmark for defensive consistency.

Mohamed Salah (310)

The Egyptian forward is the only player on this list still operating at the very peak of the game, and his tally is set to grow significantly.

His first spell in England was a brief, unsuccessful stint at Chelsea under José Mourinho, where he made just 13 league appearances before being loaned out to Italy. Since returning to England with Liverpool in 2017, Salah has redefined attacking excellence. He has evolved into a global icon, shattering goalscoring records and securing multiple Golden Boots.

Wilfried Zaha (305)

Wilfried Zaha became synonymous with Crystal Palace. A product of the club’s youth academy, he made his senior debut in 2010 and was instrumental in their promotion to the Premier League in 2013.

That success earned him a high-profile £10 million transfer to Manchester United, famously becoming Sir Alex Ferguson’s last-ever signing. After a brief spell away, he returned to Palace to become the club’s talisman for over a decade. The Ivorian winger was one of the league’s most feared attackers, carrying the club’s offensive threat almost single-handedly at times with his electrifying pace and match-winning dribbling ability.

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Jordan Ayew (305)

Level with former teammate Zaha, Jordan Ayew has quietly built one of the league’s most consistent careers. A model of relentless industry, the Ghanaian forward has demonstrated remarkable durability across spells at Aston Villa, Swansea City, and Crystal Palace.

He has been valued by successive managers for his versatility and incredible work rate, proving himself an indispensable asset whether starting or from the bench, despite an underwhelming scoring record.

Alex Iwobi (300)

The newest member of the club, Iwobi is the first Nigerian to achieve the feat of 300 Premier League games. As the nephew of Nigerian legend Jay-Jay Okocha, he has carried the weight of a famous name throughout his career.

The midfielder’s journey has demanded serious adaptability. After breaking through at Arsenal, he had a high-profile spell at Everton before finding a new role at Fulham, successfully transitioning from a creative winger into a robust central midfielder.

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