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The Premier League is renowned for its physicality and athleticism, is also home to some of the tallest footballers in the world. Here are the top 10 tallest players in the EPL.
Recent analysis by Transfermarkt revealed that Manchester United boasts the tallest squad in the 2023-24 season, with an average height of 1.86 meters.
In contrast, relegated Sheffield United had the shortest squad, with an average height of 1.80 meters.
Pulse Sports has taken the time ti compile a list of the tallest players signed to Premier League clubs for the 2024-25 season.
10 = Nikola Milenkovic - 6ft 5in
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Nottigham Forest signed Serbian the centre-back from Fiorentina on a five-year deal believed to be around £12 million.
The defender debuted on August 24, 2024 as Forest recorded their first win of the 2024-25 campaign against Southampton at St Mary's Stadium, and he has since been ever-present for the Tricky Trees.
10 = Sander Berge - 6ft 5in
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Fulham added some bulk to their midfield with the summer acquisition of Burnley's Sander Berge, with the Norwegian offering some steel for the Cottagers.
Berge already suffered relegation with Sheffield United and Burnley, and he would be hoping that Fulham’s good start to the campaign is maintained to avoid a third relegation since moving to England.
10 = Tyrone Mings - 6ft 5in
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Mings suffered a tragic ACL injury in Aston Villa's season-opener against Newcastle in the 2023-24 campaign.
After missing an entire season and the start of a new one, the towering defender successfully returned to the pitch in Villa’s EFL Cup defeat to Crystal Palace on October 30, 2024.
The England international will be hoping to take it one step further by reclaiming his spot in the starting XI.
10 = Amadou Onana - 6ft 5in
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One of the most athletic midfielders in the Premier League, Belgium international, Amadou Onana is a physical specimen.
Onana was in demand during the summer transfer window, and ultimately made the switch to Aston Villa from Everton, and he has been a mainstay in Villa’s midfield since then.
6 =Dan Burn - 6ft 6in
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Newcastle United's Dan Burn has been a revelation in recent seasons, excelling wherever he's deployed in the defense.
Despite his imposing stature, the former Brighton and Wigan defender possesses surprising agility and mobility, often defying expectations. His physical presence and defensive prowess make him a formidable opponent for any attacker.
6 = Kristoffer Ajer - 6ft 6in
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Brentford's Kristoffer Ajer has been a force to be reckoned with in recent seasons. The Norwegian defender's impressive physique and technical ability have made him a standout player.
Ajer has spoken candidly about his early development, revealing that he was already significantly taller than his peers at a young age. At just six years old, he was "two heads taller," a physical advantage that undoubtedly contributed to his rapid progression.
4 = Fraser Forster - 6ft 7in
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Goalkeepers often stand out as the tallest players on the pitch, and the Premier League is no exception. Forster, the towering Tottenham Hotspur shot-stopper, is one of the league's tallest player at a formidable 6ft 7in.
While he may be playing second fiddle to summer signing Guglielmo Vicario, Forster's imposing presence remains a deterrent for any attacker who dares to challenge him.
4 = Sasa Kalajdzic - 6ft 7in
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The towering Austrian striker, has had a difficult start to his Wolves career. A severe knee injury sidelined him for most of his first season at Molineux, hindering his ability to make a significant impact.
Despite his impressive height of 6ft 6.5in, Kalajdžić's injury problems have continued. In 2023, he was loaned to Eintracht Frankfurt, but his misfortune struck again as he suffered a third ACL tear in five years during a Bundesliga match against SC Freiburg.
2. Carlos Miguel - 6ft 8in
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Another goalkeeper on the list, the Brazilian shotstopper, is one of the tallest active players in football.
Miguel signed for English Premier League club Nottingham Forest for around £3.4m in July 2024, but he is yet to make an appearance for the Tricky Trees.
1 = Kjell Scherpen - 6ft 9in
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Scherpen is a towering Dutch goalkeeper who is currently on loan at Austrian club Sturm Graz, but is signed to Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion.
The goalkeeper has a contract with the Seagulls until 2027, and is joint-top for the player signed to a PL club currently.
1 = Lucas Bergstrom - 6ft 9in
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At 6'9", Bergstrom is one of the tallest players ever to grace the Premier League and currently the tallest player signed to any club in the English top flight.
The Finnish goalkeeper joined Chelsea FC from TPS in 2018, making his youth debut in 2019.
In 2021, he was named on the bench for a Champions League match against Zenit St. Petersburg. He also participated in the Premier League Summer Series in 2023.
Despite his potential, Bergstrom has yet to make a senior appearance for Chelsea. To gain more experience, he is currently on loan at IF Brommapojkarna. In February 2024, he extended his contract with Chelsea, signaling the club's belief in his future.
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