Top 5 Americans to have played in the Premier League 

1. Tim Howard

Tim Howard guarded the Everton posts for a decade

Tim Howard is the final player on the list and is a legend of the English top flight. He joined Manchester United from New York MetroStars, now known as New York Red Bulls, in 2003. He made 77 appearances for the Red Devils over a course of 3 seasons before signing for Everton in 2006. Initially on loan, Howard made his move permanent to Merseyside in February 2007 and went on to make a total of 413 appearances over a 10 season spell at the club after which he returned to the MLS as he signed up for Colorado Rapids.

Widely regarded as the best American goalkeeper in history, Howard's performances for Everton had earned him a lot of praise across the planet. He consolidated his position as the first choice keeper for the national team and he was part of PFA Premier League team of the year in 2003-04. He also won the FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Glove in 2009.