5 longest-serving players in the Premier League right now

#3 Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) - Since 9 June, 2011

Jordan Henderson has been a great servant for Liverpool

Jordan Henderson joined Liverpool as a bright-eyed youngster from Sunderland back in 2011, but has since gone on to become the club's captain. The midfielder came into the club having been touted as the successor to Steven Gerrard and has done well to fill the shoes of the Liverpool legend.

Henderson captained Liverpool to the UEFA Champions League title back in 2019, and also led them to their first Premier League title in 2020. He was also named the 2020 FWA Footballer of the Year and England Men's Senior Player of the Year for 2019.

Henderson's versatility in midfield is a huge asset for Jurgen Klopp, as the Englishman can play a multitude of positions, even filling in at centre-back during the 2020-21 Premier League season. His energy in midfield is integral to Klopp's gegenpressing system, which has worked so well over the years.

The 31-year old is set to sign a new 3-year extension at the club and will likely end his career as part of the Reds.

Jordan Henderson on Steven Gerrard:“I didn’t think Steven was ever going to leave. He was flying that year [2015]; he still had loads to offer. He was everything you expected him to be and more. I think Stevie appreciated that football was everything to me.” #awlive [mail] pic.twitter.com/tljVuiOiuq

— Anfield Watch (@AnfieldWatch) August 22, 2021

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#2 Seamus Coleman (Everton) - Since January 2009

Coleman in action for Everton

It's weird to think that Seamus Coleman has been at Premier League side Everton for the last 12 seasons. The full-back was signed by David Moyes from Sligo Rovers for £60,000 back in 2009 and has gone on to establish himself as one of the league's best right-backs over the years.

The Irishman has made over 300 appearances for Everton and was made the Premier League club's captain following Phil Jagielka's departure in 2019. Now 32-years-old, Coleman is reaching the twilight of his career, but is still performing week-in and week-out for the Toffees.

Coleman has been a great servant to Everton over his tenure and will go down as one of the club's greatest players.

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#1 Mark Noble (West Ham) - Since August 2004

Noble will retire at the end of the 2021-22 season

Despite having a couple of loan spells away and a couple of seasons in the championship, West Ham's Mark Noble is the longest tenured player for a single club, not only in the Premier League, but in Europe's big five leagues as well. 'Mr. West Ham', as he is known by supporters, has spent almost two decades with the Premier League club and has carved out a legendary career in the process.

The Englishman has been ever-present in West Ham's midfield. Noble's work-rate, passing ability and leadership has made him a very useful asset for every manager he has played under. The midfielder is also a specialist at penalties, having the second-highest conversion rate in the world over the past 20 years.

Noble has made more than 400 Premier League appearances for the Hammers and is 7th in all-time appearances for the club. The 34-year old announced earlier this summer that the 2021-22 season will be his last and will retire as both, a club and Premier League legend.

“For me the last 17 years in the first team have been, like, 20 minutes of real happiness."Mark Noble, the longest serving player at a club in Europe’s big five leagues, tells @JNorthcroft about where it all began and his 17 years at West Ham https://t.co/gCBTXkGD4A

— Times Sport (@TimesSport) August 21, 2021