Back to the Soccer Newsfeed

Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

The Premier League has confirmed the first two inductees into the league’s new Hall of Fame.

The top flight’s official website describes the Hall of Fame as: “the highest individual honour awarded to players by the Premier League.” Only players who have retired are eligible.

It has been confirmed that there will be eight inductees into the Premier League Hall of Fame in 2021. The first two have been announced, while six more will be voted in from a 23-man shortlist.

All players on the 23-man shortlist will have retired by August 1, 2020 by the latest.