10 Reasons why Premier League is the most followed league in the world

Premier League is often regarded as ‘The greatest show on the planet’
Premier League is often regarded as ‘The greatest show on the planet’

#7 Most cosmopolitan league

Neil Etheridge became the first player from the Philippines to play in the Premier League
Neil Etheridge became the first player from the Philippines to play in the Premier League

On 11 August 2018, Neil Etheridge became the first player from the Philippines to play in the Premier League when he represented Cardiff City Football Club this season. As of now, players from 109 out of 207 FIFA affiliate nations have graced the biggest national football league of the world.

Due to its cosmopolitan nature, the Premier League is able to penetrate into some of the least known countries as well like Armenia (Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Arsenal), Benin (Rudy Gestade – Aston Villa), Burkina Faso (Bertrand Traore - Chelsea), Gabon (Aubameyang - Arsenal), Kenya (Wanyama – Spurs), etc.

The participation of footballers from around the world has definitely added extra numbers to Premier League’s ever-growing viewership numbers. This multinational nature is not only limited to players, now there are more foreign CEOs and owners of the English football clubs ranging from the countries like Malaysia, China, UAE, Russia, USA, etc.


#8 Brilliance in Broadcast

Commentators are the voice of Premier League. (in the picture: Jon Champion)
Commentators are the voice of Premier League. (in the picture: Jon Champion)

The creativity, excellence, workforce and skill level of the production crew of Premier League is responsible for the ultimate viewer’s experience. A team of commentators consisting of Peter Drury, Jon Champion, Jim Beglin, Martin Tyler and many others is regarded as the voice of the English top tier.

Their vocabulary, preparation, style of commentary, knowledge of the game and the variation of pitch according to the tempo of the game is unparalleled. Apart from the commentary department, the camera and technologies used in the Premier League also provide an extra edge to its global broadcast.

Prime Live match experience is exaggerated by equally detailed, efficient and intriguing pre and post-match shows. Various other shows like Premier League Netbursters, PL Today and PL Preview shows leave no stone unturned in keeping the excitement levels high during the weekdays.

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Edited by Debjyoti Samanta
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