EPL: 5 non-British players with most Premier League titles

Who are the top-5 non-British players to have won the EPL most times?
Who are the top-5 non-British players to have won the EPL most times?

#3 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (6 Premier League titles)

Ole Gunnar Sloskjaer was known as 'Super Sub' in his playing days
Ole Gunnar Sloskjaer was known as 'Super Sub' in his playing days

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's last-minute winning goal against Bayern Munich in the 1999 UCL Final earned him the nickname "Super Sub." That goal helped United complete their first ever treble.

The Norwegian scored a total of 91 goals in 235 EPL appearances over a span of 11 seasons. He ended his career with United having garnered 12 titles.

In 2018, Solskjaer was appointed the interim manager of United after the dismissal of Jose Mourinho. He was then given a full-time role after having a good run of games, notably the comeback victory against PSG in the UCL.

Solskjaer left United based on mutual consent after staying for three and a half seasons. He won the runners-up medal in the Europa League Final after losing to Sevilla.


#2 Roy Keane (7 Premier League titles)

Roy Keane is counted among the greatest midfielders in EPL history
Roy Keane is counted among the greatest midfielders in EPL history

Roy Keane, who is currently a sports pundit, was once referred to as among the greatest midfielders of his generation. His 7 titles won with United make him one of the most decorated Man U players of all time.

The Irish footballer's brilliance earned him a spot in the PFA Team of the Year five times. He captained United's maiden treble-winning squad. He also played an integral role in the team's semifinal match against Juventus which his team won, en route to winning the title.

Keane's reign as captain lasted till 2005 which was the season where he controversially retired from United. He is among the first class of players to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.


#1 Denis Irwin (7 Premier League titles)

Dennis Irwin won the Premier League title 7 times
Dennis Irwin won the Premier League title 7 times

Dennis Irwin is one of United's star players from the early 1990s to the early 2000s. The great Sir Alex Ferguson acknowledged him as his greatest signing ever.

Playing as a left back, he scored 18 goals in 296 appearances. He was a part of the team of the decade, spanning from 1992/1993 to 2001/2002. The Irish international won a total of 7 titles with the Red Devils. He left United in 2002 for Wolves. He is currently a sports TV presenter.

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