10 players who played the most minutes in the Premier League in the last five seasons

8) Seamus Coleman – Everton: 13,087 minutes

Coleman has been a mainstay in Everton’s backline

Yet another Republic of Ireland defender who seems to have been around for ages is Seamus Coleman. The Everton right-back has averaged 30 league games a season and plays a pivotal role not only in defence but also in attack.

Once a dream signing for Fantasy Premier League players, Coleman has the knack for finding the back of the net on occasions. He has already scored four times this season apart from grabbing three assists.

However, topping his 2013/14 season will be a challenge he will look forward to when he scored seven goals in all competitions and was even voted to the PFA Team of the Year. That season also saw him pick up the club’s two Player of the Year awards – one voted for by the players and the other voted for by the fans.