Now that the fan vote for the nominees for the 2025 Premier League Hall of Fame has closed, here is what happens next and how the identity of the TWO inductees will be decided.
Premier League fans around the world voted between 8-15 September for their favourite players in an online poll, selecting from a 15-strong shortlist of eligible candidates.
2025 Hall of Fame shortlist
The results of the fan poll have now been shared with the 24 current members of the Premier League Hall of Fame, which includes icons such as Thierry Henry, Alan Shearer, Sir Alex Ferguson, Sergio Aguero, David Beckham and Didier Drogba.
For the first time since the Hall of Fame was launched in 2021, the existing members will have the final say in who joins them in the Premier League Hall of Fame, with their votes deciding which two former players will be announced as new inductees at an exclusive event in early November.
Between them, the 15 nominated legends share 44 Premier League titles, with more than 5,000 appearances made and over 1,000 goals scored.
What is the Premier League Hall of Fame?
The Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates individuals who have an exceptional record of success and have shown significant contribution in the Premier League since its inception in 1992. It is the highest honour awarded to individuals by the League.
The Premier League Hall of Fame exists online with content dedicated to celebrating the careers of those who have been inducted.
Who is already in the Premier League Hall of Fame?
The Hall of Fame launched in 2021, with inaugural inductees Beckham, Dennis Bergkamp, Eric Cantona, Henry, Roy Keane, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Shearer.
In 2022, Wayne Rooney, Ian Wright, Patrick Vieira, Vincent Kompany (as seen below), Peter Schmeichel, Paul Scholes, Aguero, and Drogba were inducted.
Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Tony Adams, Petr Cech and Rio Ferdinand were inducted in 2023.
The most recent inductees were Andrew Cole, Ashley Cole and John Terry in 2024.
How will the new inductees be voted for in 2025?
A shortlist of 15 nominees was announced by the Premier League, with fans around the world invited to vote for the Premier League players they would like to see join the Hall of Fame. This vote is now closed.
The results of the fan poll are presented to the existing 24 Hall of Fame inductees, who will then cast their votes to decide who is inducted in 2025. The chosen inductees will be unveiled on Tuesday 4 November.
How many people have been inducted in previous seasons?
Eight players were inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame in each of its first two years - 2021 and 2022. In 2023, there were five new members, with three players and two legendary managers joining.
In 2024, three players were inducted. The number of new joiners in 2025 is two.
What are the selection criteria for players to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame?
Only an individual’s Premier League career is considered in their candidacy, not their performances in other competitions during the Premier League era.
Players must have made a minimum of 250 Premier League appearances unless they have achieved any of the following milestones:
- Made a minimum of 200 Premier League appearances for one club
- Been selected to any of the Premier League Team of the Decade or 20-Year Anniversary teams
- Won a Premier League Golden Boot or Golden Glove
- Been voted as Premier League Player of the Season
- Won three Premier League titles
- Scored 100 Premier League goals or recorded 100 Premier League clean sheets (GKs only)
To be eligible for the 2025 Premier League Hall of Fame, players must have retired by 1 January 2025 to be considered for induction.
How are nominees for the Hall of Fame shortlist determined?
New players become eligible each season upon their retirement from football.
A number of other factors are also taken into account by the Premier League and members of the League’s Awards Panel when choosing shortlisted players, including: prior voting data for players included in previous Hall of Fame shortlists; eras; player positions and achievements.
What do Premier League Hall of Fame inductees receive?
Hall of Fame inductees receive a medallion engraved with their name and the year of their induction and a framed Hall of Fame shirt. A £10,000 donation is also made to a charity of the inductee’s choice.
New inductees are recognised at a formal induction ceremony attended by their peers, friends and Hall of Fame members.
The Premier League Hall of Fame exists online, with dedicated content here.