A total of 128 countries have been represented in the Premier League since its inception in 1992. Some of the world's most populous nations have never had a Premier League player, including Ethiopia, India, Myanmar, Sudan, Thailand, Uganda and Vietnam. Six of the seven continents have been represented in the Premier League, with Antarctica the only continent not to feature. England is the most represented country in the league with 1,736 players, followed by France (242), Scotland (218), Republic of Ireland (209), Spain (172), Netherlands (155), Wales (135) and Brazil (125). Haiti is the newest country to feature in the Premier League after Wolves' Jean-Ricner Bellegarde switched international allegiance from France.

Source: BBC January 20, 2026 15:26 UTC