5 Premier League players to have played every single minute of a title-winning campaign

#3 Wes Morgan: Leicester (2015-16)

Wes Morgan was part of Leicester's fairytale Premier League campaign

A year after John Terry’s uninterrupted Premier League run, another defender repeated the same feat. Leicester City's Wes Morgan was ever-present in their extraordinary 2015-16 campaign as the Foxes lifted the league title against all odds.

The Jamaican played the entirety of the 2015-16 season and led his side in what ranks as one of the most inspiring stories in football. Claudio Ranieri’s side played out of their skin as they became part of one of the greatest underdog tales in Premier League history. Leicester lost just three games in the entire season and their captain had a major role to play.

Morgan, along with Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez, and N’Golo Kante were some of the standout players that campaign. The Jamaican was included in the PFA Team of the Year as well. The 38-year-old also won the FA Cup with Leicester last season and retired soon after.

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#2 Cesar Azpilicutea: Chelsea (2016-17)

Cesar Azpilicueta has been a faithful Chelsea servant

Cesar Azpilicueta joined Chelsea in the summer transfer window of 2012 from Marseille for a fee of around £7 million. There is no denying that this was one of the best deals the Blues have made in a long time. Azpilicueta went on to win the Premier League title, Champions League, two Europa League trophies, and one FA Cup amongst other accolades.

A reliable and versatile right-back, Azpilicueta did not hesitate when asked to play as part of a back three and was exceptional throughout the campaign. The Spaniard ended the 2016-17 season without missing a single minute as Chelsea lifted their sixth league title.

Azpilicueta’s leadership ability also earned him the captain’s armband after Gary Cahill’s departure in 2019. The 32-year-old’s contract with Chelsea expires after the current 2021-22 season but no decision on his future has been made yet.

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#1 Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool (2019-20)

Van Dijk has been a phenomenal signing for Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk has been one of the most influential signings Liverpool have made in recent times. He was signed from Southampton in 2019 for a record fee of £75 million which was later broken by Harry Maguire.

The Dutchman has transformed the Reds' backline since then and has been as solid as ever. Liverpool's 2019-20 Premier League campaign would have gone very differently without the presence of Van Dijk.

Having come agonizingly close to winning the title in the 2018-19 season, Jurgen Klopp's men ensured there were no mishaps the following campaign. The Reds lost just three games in the entire season and van Dijk was a key figure, playing every single minute.

The Dutch defender has been a blessing for Liverpool and has been worth every penny of his lofty £75 million fee. Van Dijk's consistent defensive performances also led to him being the runner-up in the 2019 Ballon d'Or awards. The 30-year-old's contract runs until 2025 and we will undoubtedly witness more defensive masterclasses from the Dutchman.