5 English Premier league players who have hit the woodwork most

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#1 Robin Van Persie (44)

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The former Manchester United and Arsenal player is one of the most potent strikers from his generation, scoring 144 goals in 280 appearances. He tops this list having hit the woodwork 44 times in his time in England.

Van Persie has an exceptional ball control and is also a clinical striker of the ball. He was given the nickname King of the volley. He played up-front as a pure striker for Arsenal and Manchester United, winning the Premier League Golden Boot twice in a row.

He is also a set-piece specialist and has a vast number of assists coming from both corner-kicks and freekicks.

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