Premier League Hall of Fame
The Premier League Hall of Fame honours the leading association football players that have played in the Premier League, the top level of the English football league system. Inaugurated in 2020 but delayed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hall of Fame is intended to recognise and honour players that have achieved great success and made a significant contribution to the league since its founding in 1992. As part of the inaugural class of 2021, eight players were inducted; Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry, Eric Cantona, Roy Keane, Frank Lampard, Dennis Bergkamp, Steven Gerrard , and David Beckham. The next year, a further eight players were inducted. Eligibility requirements. For players to be eligible for induction into the Premier League Hall of Fame, several criteria are taken into consideration, primarily players who have an "exceptional record of on-pitch success and have shown significant contribution" since the inception of the Premier League in 1992. Other factors are also taken into consideration, with players needing to have retired before the start of the awarding season, and are only judged on their domestic performances in the Premier League with no other competitions considered. Additionally, players must have  made 250 appearances in the league, or achieved one of the following: Upon the initial announcement of the Hall of Fame in 2020, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said a place in the Hall of Fame is "reserved for the very best", and would allow fans to help celebrate "truly exceptional" careers. Nominees. 2021. The first two inductees were originally to be announced in March 2020, but the announcement was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with 2021 inaugural inductees Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer, a fan vote determined additional inductees; the inaugural nominees were: "Players in bold  were inducted for the Premier League Hall of Fame that year" 2022. Along with 2022 inductees Wayne Rooney and Patrick Vieira, a fan vote took place to determine six additional players to be inducted as part of the 2022 class. The 2022 nominees were: "Players in bold were inducted for the Premier League Hall of Fame that year" References. General Specific