Five of the tallest football players in the world

Here is the list which includes the tallest professional footballers on the planet.

5. Zat Knight 6’6″

This 6 feet 6 player is an English footballer and represents Bolton Wanderers as a defender. Zat has also represented England twice.

4. Peter Crouch 6’7″

An English footballer who has played for Stoke City as a striker, Peter Crouch, has also been a part of England team from 2005 to 2010 where he represented the team 42 times scoring 22 goals.

3. Nikola Zigic 6’7.5″

A Serbian footballer, Nikola Zigic, who also represents Birmingham City as a centre forward, has scored 68 goals in 76 matches for the club.

2. Tor Hogne Aaroy 6’8.5″

Norwegian footballer, Tor Hogne Aaroy, is reported to be the tallest professional footballer playing in an outfield position. He is 6 feet 8.5 inches tall.

1. Kristof Van Hout – 6’10″

While Tor Hogne Aaroy is the tallest player in an outfield position, Kristof Van Hout is the tallest professional footballer in the world. This Belgian goalkeeper stands at 6 feet 10 inches.