A Swedish international, a Brazilian full-back and a young American midfielder are featured in this week's look at the overseas talent signed by clubs in the transfer window.
David James is the only goalkeeper to have played in every Premier League season and it is the Portsmouth custodian who is the latest Marathon Man under the spotlight.
As the 31st August transfer deadline approaches, premierleague.com takes a look at some of the players clubs have attracted from overseas so far this summer.
The game of football may be all about pace but for some players it's not a sprint it's a marathon. Premierleague.com pays tribute to football's most enduring stars. We start with Ryan Giggs.