Top 10 tallest footballers in Premier League in 2024

The English Premier League is one of the most viewed and followed football leagues in the world. There is no debate about the fact that one of the best players in the world plies their trade in the English top division. Not only that the league also features the best managers in the world.  

The Premiers League offers a mix of different tactical approaches, different play styles, battles at the top of the table and intriguing relegation battles. With all the diversity in mind, today we answer the question of who are the tallest players in the Premier League in 2024. 

The 10 tallest players in the Premier League currently 

10. Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa)

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Kicking off the list of the former Aston Villa captain Tyrone Mings. He missed the entirety of the 2023-24 season due to an ACL injury he picked up during the opening game of the season against Newcastle United. But with Unai Emery’s Aston Villa qualifying for UEFA Champions League football, Mings’ teammates and coaching staff will be hoping that he makes his comeback soon and help the side give a good account of themselves in Europe’s premier club competition. 

9. Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea)

The 6ft 5in English centre-half recently joined Chelsea on a free transfer. Tosin Adarabioyo featured for Fulham during the 2023-24 season and impressed with his ability to read the game and his ability in the air in both boxes.

Manchester United and Newcastle United were also interested in signing the defender on a free transfer but Chelsea were able to get his signature and will be hoping that the left-footed defender is a mainstay in the heart of defence. Adarabioyo’s experience could be vital for a Chelsea defence that is filled with youngsters. 

8. Robert Sánchez (Chelsea)

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Join his new Chelsea teammate on the list is Spanish shot-stopper Robert Sánchez. Sanchez made his name with Brighton and Hove Albion, playing and excelling in the sweeper-keeper role and commanding his penalty box before a reported £20 million move to the Blues.

But the Spanish goalkeeper only managed to start 21 matches during his first season with the club due to injury setbacks. Competing with the likes of Djordje Petrovic and the return of Kepa Arrizabalaga also imminent, it will be interesting to see how the new manager Enzo Maresca manages the game time of his goalkeeping department. 

7. Robin Olsen (Aston Villa)

The Swedish goalkeeper Robin Olsen is the second choice at Aston Villa behind Argentina’s FIFA World Cup and Copa America winning star Emi Martinez.

Despite being the second-choice goalkeeper, Olsen remains a very respected and reliable goalkeeper when called upon. He has earned over 50 caps for his national team and was a key part of the Sweden team that went to the quarterfinals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

6. Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford)

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Kristoffer Ajer is a Norwegian defender who currently plays for Premier League side Brentford. Ajer has featured both as a centre-half in a four-back and five-back system and even as a right-back when called upon by his team.

Standing at 6ft 5in (198cm) tall, the Brentford defender is known for his ability in the air but he is also good with his feet and possesses good passing ability. Ajer scored 2 goals and even registered one assist during the 2023-24 Premier League season. Ajer will play a key part in the Brentford's squad looking to have another decent season in the Premier League. 

5. Aro Murić (Ipswich Town)

Aro Murić is a 6ft 5in (198cm) goalkeeper who plays his international football with the Kosovo national football team. Unfortunately, Muric’s Burnley suffered relegation at the end of the 2023-24 Premier League season. But he has been given another chance to prove his worth in the English top flight with newly promoted side Ipswich Town signing the goalkeeper from Burnley for a deal reportedly worth £8m, which could rise to £10m with add-ons.

4.  Altay Bayındır (Manchester United)

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The Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayındır joined Manchester United in the summer of 2023 but went throughout the entire 2023-24 season making just one appearance. The second choice to Andre Onana has even found himself behind veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton in the pecking order.

Altay Bayındır was a part of the Turkey squad that went to the quarter-finals of the Euro 2024. The goalkeeper’s future at the club is still up in the air, the next few months will be crucial to see if he leaves the Red Devils or stays at the club.

3. Dan Burn (Newcastle United)

Dan Burn is a one of a kind player, all of the players mentioned on the list are either goalkeepers or centre-backs, but that is not the case with the Newcastle star.

Burn normally features at left-back, while also having the ability and adaptability to feature as a left-sided centre-half. Burn is 6ft 7in, making him the tallest outfield player in the Premier League 2024. Surprisingly, Burn is not only great with his heading and jumping ability but also great with his feat as every match he proves to be a key part of the building from the back and buildup play for Newcastle United. 

2. Carlos Miguel (Nottingham Forest)

Carlos Miguel only joined Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest in the 2024 summer transfer window. Miguel played the majority of his club career with Brazilian Serie A side Corinthians before joining the Garibaldis. While the 6’8 goalkeeper remains fairly new to the English football scene, but Nottingham Forest fans will be hoping that he can follow the success stories of Ederson, Allison and other successful Brazilian players in Premier League history.