The return of Ipswich Town goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen to the Premier League has renewed attention on some of the tallest players to have featured or been registered in the competition.
At 2.06m (6ft 9in), the Dutch goalkeeper sits at the top of the Premier League’s all-time height rankings, according to the league.
The list is dominated by goalkeepers, although several towering forwards and defenders have also made their mark in England’s top flight.
Here are the 14 tallest players recorded in Premier League history.
1. Kjell Scherpen — 2.06m (6ft 9in)
Dutch goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen returned to the Premier League with newly promoted Ipswich Town after joining from Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
He was previously contracted to Brighton & Hove Albion but did not make a league appearance before spending time on loan in the Netherlands and Austria.
2. Lucas Bergstrom — 2.05m (6ft 9in)
Finland international goalkeeper Lucas Bergstrom came through Chelsea’s academy and was included in the club’s senior squad.
Although he did not play in the Premier League, his height places him among the tallest players ever registered in the competition.
3. Carlos Miguel — 2.04m (6ft 8in)
Brazilian goalkeeper Carlos Miguel joined Nottingham Forest from Corinthians in 2024 and quickly became one of the league’s tallest players.
His imposing frame has also made him a,. notablem…. presence in aerial situations.
4. Costel Pantilimon — 2.03m (6ft 8in)
Romanian goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon had Premier League spells with Manchester City, Sunderland and Watford.
He remains one of the tallest goalkeepers to have made regular appearances in the English top flight.
5. Nikola Zigic — 2.02m (6ft 8in)
Serbia striker Nikola Zigic became known for his aerial strength during his time with Birmingham City.
His remarkable height made him one of the most distinctive centre-forwards to feature in the Premier League.
6. Stefan Maierhofer — 2.02m (6ft 8in)
Austrian forward Stefan Maierhofer played for Wolverhampton Wanderers during the 2009/10 season.
Despite making only a limited number of Premier League appearances, his height places him among the competition’s tallest outfield players.
7. Illan Meslier — 2.01m (6ft 7in)
France goalkeeper Illan Meslier established himself at Leeds United before joining Arsenal ahead of the 2026/27 season.
His height, combined with his goalkeeping ability, has made him an imposing figure between the posts.
8. Lorenzo Lucca — 2.01m (6ft 7in)
Italy striker Lorenzo Lucca joined Nottingham Forest after making an impression in Serie A.
The tall forward is regarded as a significant aerial threat because of his physical presence and ability in the air.
9. Peter Crouch — 2.01m (6ft 7in)
Former England striker Peter Crouch remains one of the most recognisable tall players in Premier League history.
Crouch represented Aston Villa, Southampton, Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur, Stoke City, Liverpool and Burnley, scoring more than 100 Premier League goals and becoming famous for his aerial ability and trademark robot celebration.
10. Dan Burn — 2.01m (6ft 7in)
Newcastle United defender Dan Burn has also played for Fulham, Wigan Athletic, Birmingham City and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Despite his imposing height, Burn has operated effectively at both centre-back and left-back.
11. Thibaut Courtois — 2.00m (6ft 6in)
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois spent seven seasons at Chelsea and helped the club win two Premier League titles before moving to Real Madrid.
He has subsequently established himself as one of the leading goalkeepers of his generation.
12. Nick Woltemade — 1.98m (6ft 6in)
Germany forward Nick Woltemade arrived in the Premier League as one of Europe’s highly rated young attackers.
His combination of height and technical ability has attracted considerable attention.
13. Nikola Milenkovic — 1.95m (6ft 5in)
Serbia international defender Nikola Milenkovic joined Nottingham Forest from Fiorentina and quickly became a commanding presence at the heart of the defence.
His strength and aerial ability have been key features of his game.
14. Erling Haaland — 1.95m (6ft 5in)
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has broken several goalscoring records since arriving from Borussia Dortmund.
The Norwegian’s combination of pace, physical strength and clinical finishing has made him one of the Premier League’s most prolific forwards.
