James Milner Breaks Premier League Record: 654th Appearance
James Milner breaks Gareth Barry's record for most Premier League appearances with 654th game for Brighton vs Brentford.
James Milner made his Premier League debut as a 16-year-old for Leeds United in 2002...
James Milner has made history in the Premier League, breaking the record for most appearances with his 654th game. He surpassed Gareth Barry's record of 653 appearances, and even the home fans at Brentford applauded when his milestone was announced before kickoff.
Congratulations James Milner, who makes an all-time record 654th Premier League appearance! 👏 pic.twitter.com/u7Wk1sf6Zj
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 21, 2026
Milner, who is 40 years old, started in Brighton's midfield and played a crucial role in their 2-0 win over Brentford. He was withdrawn in the 89th minute and received applause from both sets of fans, with former Liverpool teammate Jordan Henderson embracing him after the match.
Custom boots on a big day 🔥
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) February 21, 2026
James Milner is wearing the number 654 to mark his record-breaking 654th Premier League appearance. pic.twitter.com/63mJYcWR1k
James Milner made his Premier League debut as a 16-year-old for Leeds United in 2002 and has gone on to play for several top clubs, including Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Manchester City, and Liverpool, in a career spanning over two decades.
Milner recently signed a one-year contract extension with Brighton in June and has made 16 league appearances for the south-coast club this season, helping them move up to 12th in the table.
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