Check Out the Tallest Players in Premier League History

The return of Ipswich Town goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen has sparked interest in the tallest footballers who have played in the Premier League.

At 2.06m (6ft 9in), the Dutchman is the tallest player ever in the league, according to the Premier League.

On Tuesday, the Premier League looked at the tallest players ever recorded in the competition's history.

Here is the full list:

We take a look at the tallest players to have played in the Premier League.

1) Kjell Scherpen (2.06m/6ft 9in)

The Dutch goalkeeper is back in the Premier League after moving to newly promoted Ipswich Town from Belgian team Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.

Scherpen was previously with Brighton & Hove Albion but did not play in the league before going on loan to teams in the Netherlands and Austria.

2) Lucas Bergstrom (2.05m/6ft 9in)

The Finnish goalkeeper came through Chelsea’s academy and was part of the club’s senior squad.

Even though he did not play in the Premier League, he is still one of the tallest players listed in the league’s history.

3) Carlos Miguel (2.04m/6ft 8in)

The Brazilian goalkeeper joined Nottingham Forest from Corinthians in 2024.

Known for his strong aerial skills, he became one of the tallest players ever registered in the Premier League.

4) Costel Pantilimon (2.03m/6ft 8in)

Romanian goalkeeper Pantilimon played in the Premier League with Manchester City, Sunderland, and Watford.

He is one of the tallest players who made regular appearances in England’s top league.

5) Nikola Zigic (2.02m/6ft 8in)

The Serbian striker was famous for his aerial power during his time at Birmingham City.

His height made him one of the most recognizable forwards in the Premier League.

6) Illan Meslier (2.01m/6ft 7in)

The French goalkeeper made a name for himself at Leeds United before moving to Arsenal for the 2026/27 season.

His height and shot-stopping skills have made him one of the most intimidating goalkeepers in the Premier League.

7) Lorenzo Lucca (2.01m/6ft 7in)

The tall Italian striker joined Nottingham Forest after standing out in Serie A.

Lucca is seen as one of Europe’s most dangerous players in the air.

8) Peter Crouch (2.01m/6ft 7in)

Crouch is one of the most recognizable names in the Premier League, having played for Aston Villa, Southampton, Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur, Stoke City, Liverpool, and Burnley.

He scored over 100 Premier League goals and became famous for his aerial skills and his unique robot celebration.

9) Dan Burn (2.01m/6ft 7in)

The Newcastle United defender has also played for Fulham, Wigan Athletic, Birmingham City, and Brighton & Hove Albion.

Despite his height, Burn has done well both as a centre-back and left-back.

10) Thibaut Courtois (2.00m/6ft 6in)

The Belgian goalkeeper played seven seasons at Chelsea, helping the club win two Premier League titles before moving to Real Madrid.

He is considered one of the best goalkeepers of his time.

11) Nick Woltemade (1.98m/6ft 6in)

The German forward joined the Premier League as one of Europe’s top young talents. His height and skills have caught a lot of attention.

12) Nikola Milenkovic (1.95m/6ft 5in)

The Serbia international centre-back moved to Nottingham Forest from Fiorentina and quickly became a strong force in defense due to his strength and aerial skills.

13) Erling Haaland (1.95m/6ft 5in)

Manchester City striker Haaland has been breaking scoring records since he joined from Borussia Dortmund.

His speed, strength, and finishing make him one of the most dangerous forwards in the Premier League.