Burnley FC: Ex Premier League Players

Where are these ex Burnley FC Premier League players now?

Welcome to the Burnley legends page – the gateway to information on ex players who have played in the Premier League.

In addition to information on ex Burnley players we have also added statistics which include the top scorers, most appearances and also the club’s final league position for each year that they have featured in the EPL.


Graham Alexander – Premier League Appearances: 33 | Goals Scored: 7

One of the very few footballers who have played over 1,000 professional appearances, Graham Alexander hung up his boots in April 2012 whilst playing for Preston North End. Read More..


Clarke Carlisle – Premier League Appearances: 31 | Goals Scored: 0

A solid figure at the heart of Burnley’s defence, Clarke Carlisle spent one full season in the Premier League with Burnley during the 2009-2010 season making 29 appearances. Read More..


Wade Elliott – Premier League Appearances: 38 | Goals Scored: 4

An ever present during Burnley’s 2009-10 season in the Premier League, Wade Elliott retired from playing at the end of the 2014-15 season after captaining a Bristol City side which gained promotion to the Championship. Read More..


Robbie Blake – Premier League Appearances: 100 | Goals Scored: 11

After a career mostly spent playing in the top two English leagues, Robbie Blake retired from playing professionally in 2013 after a brief spell with Doncaster Rovers. Read More..


Premier League Statistics

This table shows the players who have made the most appearances for Burnley and the top goalscorers in the Premier League. (info correct as of 28/09/21)

Top EPL GoalscorersGoalsMost EPL AppearancesGames
Chris Wood47Ben Mee202
Ashley Barnes41Ashley Barnes183
Sam Vokes17James Tarkowski165
Danny Ings11Ashley Westwood140
Andre Gray9Matt Lowton140
Jeff Hendrick9Jack Cork134
Jay Rodriguez9Chris Wood133
Johann Berg Gudmundsson9Johann Berg Gudmundsson124
Steven Fletcher8Jeff Hendrick122
Ben Mee7Nick Pope111

Statistics provided by 11v11

Last Updated on 28 September 2021 by Admin