Gareth Barry makes record 633rd EPL appearance
By Associated Press | Published: 26th September 2017 01:21 AM |
Last Updated: 26th September 2017 01:21 AM | A+A A- |
In this Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 photo, West Bromwich Albion's Gareth Barry gestures, during the English Premier League soccer match against West Ham United. | AP
LONDON: Gareth Barry has made a record 633rd English Premier League appearance after starting for West Bromwich Albion at Arsenal.
The 36-year-old midfielder captained West Brom at Emirates Stadium on Monday as he passed the mark set by former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs.
Barry's next target is breaking Giggs' top-flight record of 672 appearances, encompassing matches before the Premier League started in 1992.
Barry made his debut for Aston Villa at the age of 17, appearing as a substitute in a 3-1 victory at Sheffield Wednesday in 1998.
Barry played 365 league games for Villa, 132 for Manchester City, and 131 for Everton. He has also played 53 times for England.
