Countdown to 2022 Premier League Hall of Fame China Exclusive Vote (Votes Counted Towards Global Voting System)
Voting deadline: April 4, 2022 at 4:00 a.m. Beijing time
Pete Cech
Pete Cech from the 2022 Premier League Hall of Fame 25-man shortlist:
Pete Cech is the cornerstone of the best defensive line in Premier League history, and he made history with a clean sheet. Cech joined Chelsea in 2004 and the Blues conceded just 15 goals in 38 games in 2004/05, setting a record for the fewest goals conceded in a single Premier League season.
He also won the first of four Premier League Golden Glove Awards with a record 24 clean sheets. Cech lifted the Premier League title trophy four times and became the first premier league goalkeeper to break through 200 clean sheets.
Cech ended his career at Arsenal and held the Premier League goalkeeper record of 202 clean sheets.
Pete Cech Premier League career statistics:
443 appearances, 202 clean sheets, 2 assists, 4 Golden Gloves, 4 Premier League titles
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba from the 2022 Premier League Hall of Fame 25-man shortlist:
Didier Drogba has the speed, strength and skill to help Chelsea achieve two consecutive Premier League titles in 2004/05 and 2005/06 in his premier league debut.
When he retired, the Ivorian's 104 goals made him the top scorer among African players in the Premier League, many of his goals being violent long-range shots or powerful headers.
In addition to winning four Premier League titles for Chelsea twice, Drogba is a two-time Premier League Golden Boot winner.
Didier Drogba's Premier League career statistics:
254 appearances, 104 goals, 54 assists, 4 Premier League titles, 2 Premier League Golden Boots
Robin Van Persie
Robin Van Persie of the 2022 Premier League Hall of Fame 25-man Shortlist:
During his time at Arsenal and Manchester United, Van Persie was one of the most efficient strikers in the Premier League.
In 2004, the Dutchman moved to Arsenal as a substitute striker, but quickly became the club's main striker after Henry's departure.
After becoming the Premier League's top scorer with 30 goals in 2011/12, Van Persie moved to Old Trafford, where he immediately won the Golden Boot and helped Manchester United win the Premier League title.
To date, Van Persie is one of only six players to have been named the Premier League's top scorer of the season.
Robin Van Persie's Premier League career statistics:
280 appearances, 144 goals, 53 assists, 1 Premier League title, 2 Premier League Golden Boots, 5 Player of the Month
Patrice Evra
Patrice Evra on the 2022 Premier League Hall of Fame 25-man shortlist:
The defensive end is solid and ruthless, and the offensive end is full of threats. In his last 10 seasons at Old Trafford, Evra has established himself as one of the best left-backs in Premier League history.
French left-backs joined Manchester United in January 2006 and in their first full season Evra helped United win the Premier League title, followed by a three-game Premier League title, during which he also won a Champions League title.
When he left Old Trafford in 2014, Evra won five Premier League titles. In the winter window of the 2017/18 season, Evra joined West Ham United and briefly returned to the Premier League.
Patrice Evra's Premier League career statistics:
278 appearances, 7 goals, 21 assists, 98 clean sheets, 5 Premier League titles
Nemania Vidic
2022 Premier League Hall of Fame 25-man shortlist within Mania Vidic:
In 2008/09 and 2010/11, Nemanja Vidic was twice named Premier League Player of the Season, proving him to be one of United's most important signings.
Serbian centre-backs have excellent confrontational skills and the ability to read matches, as well as a willingness to fight for their own lives.
Vidic helped Manchester United to a three-game Premier League title and then lifted the Premier League trophy twice as captain. Vidic has conceded a goal in 95 of his 211 Premier League games.
Nemanja Vidic Premier League career statistics:
211 appearances, 15 goals, 3 assists, 95 games without conceding, 5 Premier League titles, 2 players of the season, 1 player of the month