The page outlines the record for most yellow cards in Premier League competition, based on cumulative bookings received by players during official league matches. The data reflects disciplinary actions recorded across the English Premier League, with yellow cards issued under the Laws of the Game for offences such as fouls, dissent or bad behaviour.
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List of Footballers with Most Yellow Cards in Premier League History: Gareth Barry & Rooney Cautiones the Most
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Only bookings shown in EPL fixtures are included while those from domestic cups, European competitions and international matches are not considered while making the list of players with the most yellow cards in Premier League history.
Among the players listed, Gareth Barry leads the record, accumulating the highest number of bookings across a long Premier League career spanning multiple clubs. He is followed by one of Manchester United best players, Wayne Rooney, whose total reflects sustained involvement at the top level over many seasons and Lee Bowyer, whose bookings were recorded across several Premier League sides.
Who has earned the Most Yellow Cards in Premier League?
| Rank | Player | Yellow Cards | Matches | Primary Clubs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gareth Barry | 123 | 653 | Aston Villa, Man City, Everton, West Brom |
| 2 | Wayne Rooney | 102 | 491 | Everton, Manchester United |
| 3 | Lee Bowyer | 99 | 397 | Leeds, West Ham, Newcastle, Birmingham |
| 4 | Kevin Davies | 99 | 444 | Southampton, Blackburn, Bolton |
| 5 | Paul Scholes | 97 | 499 | Manchester United |
| 6 | Scott Parker | 92 | 368 | Charlton, Chelsea, Newcastle, West Ham, Spurs |
| 7 | Ashley Young | 91 | 485 | Watford, Aston Villa, Man Utd, Everton |
| 8 | Lee Cattermole | 91 | 271 | Middlesbrough, Wigan, Sunderland |
| 9 | Robbie Savage | 88 | 346 | Leicester, Birmingham, Blackburn, Derby |
| 10 | George Boateng | 88 | 384 | Coventry, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, Hull |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Manchester United Players are in the list of players with the most yellow cards in PL history?
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How many Manchester United Players are in the list of players with the most yellow cards in PL history?
Three players (Rooney, Paul Scholes and Ashley Young) are in the list of players with the most PL yellow cards.
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