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10 Tallest Players in EPL by obafemee80(m): 11:00am On Apr 22, 2017 |
HEIGHT has always been seen as an advantage in the hustle and bustle of the Premier League. It seems to be a requirement for centre-backs to be at least 6ft, while goalkeepers continue to grow – with many of the division’s top stoppers standing taller than 6ft 5in. Here are the 10 Tallest players currently operating in the top flight 1) Costel Pantilimon, Watford – 6ft 8in The former Manchester City stopper has held top spot for a while but has is firmly entrenched as Watford’s No 2 behind Hurelho Gomes. The man who stands a massive 14ins above Ryan Fraser has made just two substitute appearances in the Prem this season. See 10 Shortest Players in EPL https://www.nairaland.com/3756151/10-shortest-players-epl#55802424 https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/3199381/shortest-tallest-premier-league-players-sanchez-pedro-crouch-forster/ https://www.google.com.ng/imghp
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Re: 10 Tallest Players in EPL by obafemee80(m): 11:03am On Apr 22, 2017 |
2) Fraser Forster, Southampton – 6ft 7in The England No 2 has enjoyed another excellent season on the South Coast, keeping nine clean sheets already this season fewer than only Courtois, David De Gea and Hugo Lloris.
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Re: 10 Tallest Players in EPL by obafemee80(m): 11:07am On Apr 22, 2017 |
3) Peter Crouch, Stoke City – 6ft 7in The former England striker is enjoying an Indian summer this season. After failing to score and playing just 11 matches last term, Crouch has seven goals this season and has become one of the first names on Mark Hughes’ team sheet.
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Re: 10 Tallest Players in EPL by obafemee80(m): 11:14am On Apr 22, 2017 |
4) Thibaut Courtois, Chelsea – 6ft 6.5in The big Belgian is back to his very best this season. After a poor campaign last season, he has arguably been the best keeper in the league – conceding just 21 goals in 28 games and keeping
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Re: 10 Tallest Players in EPL by bjt(m): 11:16am On Apr 22, 2017 |
O boy! see height |
Re: 10 Tallest Players in EPL by obafemee80(m): 11:19am On Apr 22, 2017 |
5) Per Mertesacker, Arsenal – 6ft 6in The German captain was inexplicably handed a new one-year contract extension by Arsene Wenger in January – despite not yet playing a game this season.
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Re: 10 Tallest Players in EPL by obafemee80(m): 11:24am On Apr 22, 2017 |
6) Wayne Hennessey, Crystal Palace – 6ft 6in The Irish keeper has his critics and only came into the Palace team after a long-term injury to summer signing Steve Mandanda.
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Re: 10 Tallest Players in EPL by obafemee80(m): 11:38am On Apr 22, 2017 |
7) Asmir Begovic, Chelsea – 6ft 6in The Bosnian is arguably the best No 2 keeper in the league and would start for a number of other Premier League teams – but he’s stuck behind Thibaut Courtois.
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Re: 10 Tallest Players in EPL by obafemee80(m): 11:45am On Apr 22, 2017 |
![]() After more than a decade as one of the top goalkeeper’s in England, Cech finally seems to be slipping with rumours that the Gunners could be looking for a replacement this summer.
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Re: 10 Tallest Players in EPL by obafemee80(m): 11:47am On Apr 22, 2017 |
9) Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Manchester United – 6ft 5in The veteran Swede has been a revelation since arriving at Old Trafford, despite doubts other whether he could cut it at age 35. Jose Mourinho’s favourite has 26 goals already this season.
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Re: 10 Tallest Players in EPL by Nobody: 11:52am On Apr 22, 2017 |
So Per Mertesacker, Courtois, Begovic, Cech are taller than Ibrahimovic ? ![]() |
Re: 10 Tallest Players in EPL by ekim004(m): 11:58am On Apr 22, 2017 |
POGBA |
Re: 10 Tallest Players in EPL by obafemee80(m): 12:03pm On Apr 22, 2017 |
10) Joel Matip, Liverpool – 6ft 5in The Reds’ defence looks a lot more solid when the Cameroonian plays. The centre-back has been one of the signings of last summer after moving on a free from Schalke.
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Re: 10 Tallest Players in EPL by tillaman(m): 6:50pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
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