🏅 Brighton veteran breaks Premier League appearance record | OneFootball

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Alex Waite·21 February 2026

🏅 Brighton veteran breaks Premier League appearance record

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James Milner will become the Premier League's all-time appearance record holder following his inclusion in  Fabian Hürzeler's starting lineup at Brentford.

The 40-year-old made his top-flight debut in 2002 and has since made 654 appearances.


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Throughout his long-standing career, Milner has represented Leeds, Newcastle, Man City, Liverpool and Brighton, winning three Premier League titles.

The former England international overtakes former Man City midfielder Gareth Barry as the former Premier League appearance record holder.

Will this be Milner's final Premier League campaign?


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