As 2024 progresses, Liverpool’s defender, Virgil van Dijk, has emerged as the most used player in the English Premier League.
According to research conducted by the CIES Football Observatory, Van Dijk tops the list of 20 players in terms of minutes played in the English Premier League this year.
Van Dijk, who has solidified his reputation as one of the finest defenders in the sport, has accumulated an impressive total of 5,523 minutes on the pitch.
This figure encompasses his participation in 64 matches across all competitions for both Liverpool and the Dutch national team.
Trailing Van Dijk in the English Premier League standings is Arsenal’s defender, William Saliba. The Frenchman has made a significant impact this year, amassing a total of 5,264 minutes over 59 matches for the Gunners. His performances have not only contributed to his team’s success but have also highlighted his potential as one of the league’s top talents.
Manchester United’s Portuguese duo, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot, follow closely behind. Fernandes has been integral to United’s midfield, contributing 5,151 minutes, while Dalot, showcasing his versatility, has also made a significant contribution with 5,025 minutes on the field throughout the year.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the most minutes recorded by players in the English Premier League in 2024:
1. Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool (5,523)
2. William Saliba, Arsenal (5,264)
3. Bruno Fernandes, Man United (5,151)
4. Diogo Dalot, Man United (5,025)
5. Moises Caicedo, Chelsea (4,994)
6. Luis Diaz, Liverpool (4,929)
7. Declan Rice, Arsenal (4,914)
8. Kai Havertz, Arsenal (4,805)
9. Erling Haaland, Man City (4,786)
10. Josko Gvardiol, Man City (4,770)
11. Bernardo Silva, Man City (4,663)
12. Alexis Mac Allister, Liverpool (4,649)
13. Bruno Guimaraes, Newcastle (4,590)
13. Manuel Akanji, Man City (4,521)
15. Nikola Milenkovic, Nottingham Forest (4,509)
16. Ruben Dias, Man City (4,425)
17. Bukayo Saka, Arsenal (4,401)
18. Wout Faes, Leicester (4,394)
19. Ilya Zabarnyi, Bournemouth (4,356)
20. Ilkay Gundogan, Man City (4,319)