7 Greatest Premier League Utility Players of All Time

[@10mibrahim]

James Milner can play anywhere and always perform a 7/10

[@vanfadly]

and thats minimum

[@michaellyga4726]

@@vanfadly I swear he should play GK in a friendly

[@freddiemercury2075]

Which position can James Milner play ? Answer - Yes

[@chuckypeter2575]

But he is really boring. 🥱

[@jm763cbdh3]

Last couple games he’s played though he’s been too slow going into tackles and giving away a lot of fouls

[@micahlevy9210]

Ji-sung Park not only scored huge goals for the ManU club, he scored against England, France 2X, Portugal and rival Japan for S.Korean national team. Definitely a big game player.

[@freddiemercury2075]

South Korean top 3 player Ever. Park, Son and Cha

[@dararohan1209]

As a non-United fan, Park Ji-Sung is my favourite player from them.

[@stevencooke6451]

He seemed to be the player Ferguson trusted most.

[@dararohan1209]

@@stevencooke6451 He always seemed reliable and had a great attitude. I think Roy Keane would've gotten on well with him.

[@manu-nz7vc]

@@dararohan1209 he'd be talking abt park the way he would talks about denis irwin so yeah theyd be besties lmao

[@dararohan1209]

@@manu-nz7vc Yeah, I think so. Come to think of it, I don't remember Park having a major injury which Keane praised about Irwin.

[@manu-nz7vc]

@@dararohan1209 thing is they have very different personality types keane was very assertive and loud and park was quiet and just happy to do what ppl told him to

[@LazarouDave]

Loving the running Ashley Young Birdgate gag, Alfie 😂 (Edit: Even more respect for using either video editing or inspect element edits to make that last gag instead of actually doing it)

[@BarrySwaine]

All squads need James Milner. The man deserves a knighthood. He could score a bicycle hattrick every game from his own half, he just doesn't because it would make the other team feel bad.

[@JoDyMa]

The Ashley Young skits have absolutely deaded me off 😂😂😂😂☠️☠️☠️

[@antlereddruid8359]

I like how you just showed Alaba when explaining what you mean because he is the arguably best player fullfilling that role who is still active rn.

[@maxbouratoglou6718]

miss him so much at bayern. our garbage defense could really use his versatility

[@tomspreadbury2915]

Literally Bernardo Silva who is in this list is better Also Kimmich, Nkunku and Perisic?

[@dulnakajalath9697]

@@tomspreadbury2915 alaba is more versatile than all of them

[@tomspreadbury2915]

@@dulnakajalath9697 he isn’t and alfie said at the very start of the video he’s not listing 7 versatile players. Not sure how he is more of a utility than Perisic who this season alone has played at ST, RW/RM, RWB/RB, LW/LM, LB/LWB, CB, DM and is severely underrated

[@davydbubbles7613]

I don't mean to undersell Alaba's versatility - it is amazing to be able to play so many positions on a professional level - but I think it is very overrated by many. He was at different times world class at left back and at centre back, but other positions... not so much. For years he would insist on playing in midfield or on the wing for Austria, and it was super frustrating to watch, because he often played very mediocre and sometimes actively terrible.

[@riskiriyadi1446]

Here what I remember about Ji-Sung. He is AMC/R/L, MC/R/L, DMC. WR/WL, SS/IF. Look at that, both offensive and defensive. He is the soldier that follow every order. Man Utd at that time, has a lot of utility player. You name Park, O'Shea, heck even Alan Smith is a DM/MC/AM/IF/ST lmao

[@masonjolley-yule3308]

what is IF

[@zeds7]

@@masonjolley-yule3308 inside forward (aubamayang / old cr7 etc)

[@Jake-ui4wz]

What in the football manager

[@MeepFaceJohn]

Don’t forget Darren Fletcher, who also played at about 5 different spots

[@yohaanalexanderthomas8849]

The droppings, forgive my phrasing, of Ashley Young throughout this video were a bloody delight

[@Drunk_Karsa]

Geremi’s entry makes me wonder who Alfie thinks are the best players to have both won a top level title and been relegated from that same league

[@Dan-oo8kg]

Good shout

[@adityabaradwaj1628]

Buffon. Without a doubt

[@tholim686]

We want this one 👍👍👍

[@goslin91]

Michael Owen was in that same side

[@goslin91]

Andy Robertson would be up there too

[@jasperrowell4470]

Who doesn’t love James Milner. What a legend

[@lutonboy8104]

So glad Phil Neville was included, always thought he was under rated. He was always my favourite player of any team ever since saw him play in 1994 youth cup game

[@Double.A.29]

big cap 🧢 😅😂

[@myalts4585]

Bit creepy watching the kids mate

[@lutonboy8104]

@@myalts4585 you mean when I was 12 years old in 1994. Weird twisted mind you have there

[@myalts4585]

@@lutonboy8104 tbf... you were in Luton. 12 is like 20 down there.

[@Dan-oo8kg]

@@myalts4585 you sound like the nonce mate

[@nintendogamer4703]

Wayne Rooney. I know he was 3rd or 4th on the strikers list. But Wayne Rooney is the greatest utility player. Playmaker, inverted winger, second striker, centre forward, attacking midfielder, pressing forward, even centre mid. He was everywhere!

[@bigginge1167]

Nah Ruud Guillet was a better utility player he could play right, left and centre back right, left, centre holding and attacking midfield and up front all to international standard!

[@afellownerd]

Even acted like a deep lying playmaker at times

[@nintendogamer4703]

@@bigginge1167 of all-time, most definitely. I'm making the case for Premier League. Gullit didn't play his best football in the league. But I should've been more precise with my argument

[@molh394]

@@bigginge1167 I feel it's a shame we don't see from him more in football management or something. I'm sure that football brain of his can still bear some amazing fruits

[@jean-paulwalters8855]

Rooney was a versatile player, not a utility player, he was easily a garenteed started, that had the managers trust, and could play many positions, Versatile, Utility players are manager, lutenant, squad players, that can do a job, on a match given day

[@jdjphotographynl]

Somehow I get the feeling Ashley Young might give this video a thumbs down...

[@joaojesus5332]

I am fully convinced that Alfie created this whole series as a way to justify including Ashley Young in a list just for these jokes

[@seanjones2524]

James Milner is low key a legend. Not many players start at 'smaller' clubs then go onto play for two different 'bigger' clubs, win multiple winners medals including EPL and UCL, and still be an important player at squad level at 37, playing 20+ per season. That's not even to mention his rather humble demeanour and personality.

[@harveyholmes9533]

He started at Leeds in 2002 who at the time had just got to a champions league semi final, he’s never been at smaller clubs bar one loan he’s played for 5 of the biggest clubs in England, which is very impressive in its own right

[@seanjones2524]

@@harveyholmes9533 By smaller I meant mid-table sides that never really challenge for anything except relegation, as opposed to the bigger sides that win the EPL and UCL, hence why I used commas because it's subjective to my own opinions.

[@garethmoore8348]

@Sean Jones no your opinion about it. As has been pointed out to you already, he’s played for 5 of the biggest clubs of the times when he played for them. top class player nonetheless

[@seanjones2524]

​@@garethmoore8348 I'll rephrase it then so people no longer become upset: "He played for poorer teams that have won nothing in the past two decades and got relegated at least once each, before going to better teams and winning League and Champions League titles". Yeah, that's better...

[@razza119]

No even an honorary mention for Daley blind? He played LB/CB/CDM and I think he also played at RB for Manchester United as well

[@itdenelll]

Worldwide yes, but this list is for performances in the prem.

[@jhaych]

@@itdenelll he did that in a United shirt in all fairness

[@claycopter]

Blind definitely doesn't qualify on grounds of how little he played and achieved, and playing across the back line isn't that rare. If we go by your standards than Azpilicueta easily takes 2nd.

[@sukhdevr3489]

Gareth Barry is another option. Played most of his career at CDM but started on the wing and also played at CM, CB and LB.

[@ankurbagai1056]

Park Ji-Sung, Three Lung Park, The Best Korean Player of All time... The man about whom SAF once said, "If I had player Park, and asked him to mark Messi on that '09 Final, results might had been different." he was a different breed.

[@cai11tube]

Park is no doubt one of the best Korean players. But with Son Hueng Min, imo best Korean player of all time

[@ankurbagai1056]

@@cai11tube He lacks trophies to be the Best. Best individual player? Yes, by a long mile. Probably the best Asian in that regards, but as a footballer, he needs to win trophies otherwise he’ll become just another Totti & Gerrard.

[@aakaankshpothukutchi8526]

Park JimSung was extremely important. The work ethic and positive attitude plus the ability to perform on the big stage.

[@Damn-Sandwich]

@@bonjovi7120 not a true English prem vid acknowledging a non-white person without some daft cunt in the comment section being racist eh😂😂

[@danielwilson764]

How is Stuart Dallas in not on this list? The man has played in every position for Leeds bar GK.

[@1977Futre]

Agreed.

[@toiletcomputer]

I honestly don’t know what his main position is

[@mrtanguelst1808]

Because he’s only played 2 seasons in the prem

[@glennb6020]

In the championship mainly

[@danielwilson764]

@@mrtanguelst1808 Patterson played one season and got a mention 😂

[@spongeb27]

I cracked smiles and chuckled all the way through at the Ashley Young parts but the Wikipedia position at the end had me holding my sides hahahaha great video

[@Hilversumborn]

You're never gonna let Ashley Young live it down.

[@pasekamlotshwa2540]

Lol never...When he brought it up a 3rd time...I died🤣🤣

[@trunter20]

Oh man, so glad you mentioned Callum Paterson! I'm a Hearts fan and he was always amazing for us anywhere he played. He's usually my first signing on Fifa manager mode 😁

[@cosmo8874]

7 Best and Worst examples of changing the manager of a team, where the new manager has had an immediate impact, good or bad. For example, best new manager bounces vs the worst managerial appointments

[@dylansreviews8231]

Do top 7 greatest managers of the premier league era

[@DomenBremecXCVI]

Before you do the final part of this series, you could also rank the squads you'll get numbered 1 to 7, in a sense of how they'd play in a game (a 7-a-side 7 team table)

[@Allnew_K]

When you say “utility player“ Park is the first person who comes to mind.

[@SkyHighTigre75]

Azpi perhaps could of been a shout. Played LWB/RWB/CB/LB/RB/CDM and has always been a 7+/10 at least

[@razza119]

Didn’t he already appear in one of the defender lists though?

[@romeonantenaina2067]

Chelsea fan here Absolutely love our captain

[@SkyHighTigre75]

@@razza119 oh shit yeah he might have done

[@SkyHighTigre75]

@@romeonantenaina2067 I hope he retires with us

[@depekthegreat359]

Good friend Alfie,I am extremely so happy that your beloved Hull City have surprised Cardiff City by 2-1 at home last Friday to move to 19th in the English Championship standings and safe from the relegation zone!!!I hope that you have attended the match and would do a vlog of a Hull City match before end of this season,good friend!!!:-D

[@ivrishcon-abarth38]

I was THE utility player in my Finnish 3rd level club. One season I played at least two games in every field position except central defender, and a half game as a goalkeeper. At the time we had 13 game unbeaten run, with only one draw. My greatest season and proudest time of my "career"! It must have been season of 1998 or 1999 (Finnish season is from April to October because winter is coming every moment when it´s not actually present).

[@griffinballard8763]

I cant stop laughing at the Ashley Young digs....perfect comedic timing! Content is as amazing as ever Alfie!!

[@jackheywood9360]

The running joke of Ashley young and the bird turd has been hilarious

[@aryandongaonkar2839]

This was a Ashley young rant

[@Charliiiie]

The people's channel indeed. I wasen't one of those demanding this video made for em in the comments all the time but i respect the fact that you listened to em 🙏

[@T3Draco]

Driving the Ashley Young bit into the ground throughout the video was the best part of it.

[@rohithraman6488]

You know how they did that "Alive And Kicking" promo for the PL formation in 1992? I think they should do a similar advert for the 30th anniversary at the start of next season including some of the current players, that would be amazing!

[@kanahjohnson509]

I watched Park in a Man United vs. Barcelona legends match and he was easily the best player on the pitch

[@nwk-wt3ty]

Enjoyed this series. Thanks bud, bravo.

[@connorwillie5023]

This guys vids jus get better and better

[@emmanueladjei6770]

I think Michael essien needs a spot in the list...as he played at right back, center back ,right wing and centeral midfield for Chelsea

[@joneve8347]

During the Entertainers era under Keegan, Steve Watson was Newcastle's utility player, playing in almost every position. He was a great player to have in the squad and never let us down. Although primarily thought of as a defender, his chipped goal when playing up front against Liverpool has stayed long in my memory and was a loyal servant to the team. Steve Watson definitely deserved an honorary mention at the end of this video.

[@legendofalex3210]

Kal Naismith's wiki also states his position as "Utility player" He is one of the main reasons us Hatters are doing so well especially with all our injuries currently. A player like this is invaluable to any squad en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kal_Naismith

[@marcdepaoli4629]

This was one of the funniest videos I’ve seen you make alf

[@fayiazuddinahmed9615]

Ashley Young :- finally I've been included in a hitc sevens' video... But at what cost 🌚

[@ngonimwaruta8837]

Ashley Young must love this video

[@Soccerates]

Paul Warhurst needs to get a mention as he played a ton of matches across his Premier League career, played all 10 outfield positions and he was pretty good at them too.

[@Packy8421]

This is outstanding work.

[@Benjamin-sq9co]

Never thought I’d be in stitches with laughter after seeing an HITCSevens video. Those Ashley Young jokes had me in tears 🤣

[@gentleken7864]

John O'Shea was also famous for his role in 'Phoenix Nights' as Paddy.

[@TMM-N]

James milner played as Center back Left back Right back Centre midfielder Right midfielder Left midfielder And even left attacking winger

[@seanmccombie6379]

7 changes what would be different in previous world cups ie when wins were only 2 points and tournaments that used head to head over goal difference

[@bealathaboyz7014]

Video idea:best xi for all continents seperately

[@wolfmauler]

Does anyone remember when Beckham was asked if he considered himself a "volitile" player and responded by listing the positions he could play?? 😆🤣😂

[@jeffreyjeffrey1935]

Those Ashley young jokes are pure madness

[@michaelay4900]

Day 3: 7 fixtures that favours the underdogs (eg Bayern and Monchengladbach.)

[@jea450]

The constant bashing of Ashley Young in this video is unparalleled comedy, another excellent one Alfie, keep it up son!

[@depekthegreat359]

I fully agree with you with all of these respective players who took up their challenges to become an utility player to predominantly play in any position which suited them and have excelled in their respective careers,good friend Alfie Potts Hammer!!!:-D

[@jodybeckers4683]

Since the series isn’t finished 7 greatest Super-Subs of the Premier League era.

[@unovajropala655]

I think Azpi also deserves a spot on the list.

[@razza119]

I was thinking that but didn’t he appear in one of the defender videos?

[@unovajropala655]

@@razza119 I guess so

[@Adrian-cg3my]

Love to see Phil Neville getting recognition. He was a very underrated and consistent performer throughout his career

[@SilliusSodus]

Ashley Dung can’t deny the facts

[@Walshy94]

O'shea should be number 1. He has literally played in every position. You can't get any more versatile than that😂

[@ramonnelson7007]

Can’t stop laughing at the Ashley young jokes he just doesn’t want to remember the bird but it’s still funny to this day

[@andyhulme2274]

Park was known as the machine before he came to united, he had so much desire and energy and was a box to box player that's why he could play anywhere, sign of a great player👍

[@jakebyronjones]

Paul Warhurst and Phil Jagielka deserved honourable mentions surely!

[@Dan-oo8kg]

Jagielka 🤣🤣🤣 only ever seen him play centre back and holding midfield

[@Soccerates]

Warhurst definitely. Played more matches than a few in this list. He does get overlooked, but I remember him and he was a very good player

[@benlane2877]

@@Dan-oo8kg yeah literally lol

[@mazry100]

You had me in tears, just like Ashley young after eating that bird poo

[@kushxclinton]

this was hilarious and informative. thank you as always

[@AblemanSy]

Great list. But in my opinion Park deserves the top spot!

[@SeigoulenSingsit]

Another player is Harry Maguire. He can play as a defender for Man Utd and as a striker for United’s opponents.

[@arzhi_azis]

Day 247: Indonesia XI If All Eligible Players Had Declared For Them.

[@squidguard4743]

But why

[@Banquet42]

He's done a lot of similar videos, so why not?

[@hi-rr2vm]

Keep dreaming bocah

[@hi-rr2vm]

@@Banquet42 bc the team wont be interesting to watch as there are barely any 'good' players. theres a reason why alfie hasnt done it yet. the video wont do well and some players will probably be abit hard to research so alfie wont be able to do his awfully long and boring videos. who knows tho... maybe i can be proven wrong

[@Superdofagnes]

Honorable mention for Fellaini would have been possible

[@AudreyYun]

as a korean, i personally hated the fact that he was viewed as just a utility player at united and was only known for his running and gas tank. he was, in fact, also a very talented footballer capable of being a great creative player, which i can't recall being showcased too often at united.

[@iecy5443]

I don't think you should look at it as a negative. He was ready to fulfil any role Fergie needed of him, is loved by every football fan I know and has claim to the title of best Asian player of all time. So him not being shown as a creative playmaker doesn't focus on what made him so great. His talent was immense.

[@joakazia7425]

Michail Antonio!

[@mumandubula1788]

Damn Utd had alot of utility players, Young, Phil Neville, Oshea, Blind and Park are the few I remember.

[@Allnew_K]

Fletcher?

[@jean-paulwalters8855]

Lingard, James, Valencia, Darmian

[@kibakurosaki]

How about a list of players that have played in each position type, goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and striker at least once in their career. The players can be from any club, country and even still playing if required.

[@divyasanuk2420]

Bro, do top 7 utility players of all time

[@magicsteve5523]

James Milner is one of those players you’re never worried about whether he starts or comes on as a sub.

[@dianabialaskahansen2972]

Is Azpi and Fernandinho not utility? Feels like Azpi has covered every position in the back line and Fernandinho is both midfielder, defensive midfielder and and centre back.

[@manoiumusicgames5763]

I think O’Shea defines this category

[@1recky]

Stuart Dallas? Bonus: Maguire the ultimate utility player. Plays for Man Utd & the opposing team at the same time

[@rafaelvalera4609]

Former Wigan and Rangers player Lee McCulloch is also described as a utility in wikipedia. Paul Madeley isn't described as such, but his wikipedia bio does use that term. Don Revie's Leeds had other players like Trevor Cherry and Terry Yorath who could also be accurately described as utilities.

[@timclarke2661]

Fergie loved a utility player, from Mike Duxbery, Mal Donaghy, Mickey Phelan, Brian McClair and Clayton Blackmore to O'Shea, who should be no.1 as he literally played every position and also won a load of trophies doing it!

[@Walshy94]

Shocked that o'shea was placed in 4th and not 1st, and B.Silva makes the list for playing in just 2 positions😂

[@JoshuaC923]

O Shea clean sheet! Haha

[@Walshy94]

@@JoshuaC923 yep😂 like what more could you ask for in a utility player. He megged Figo like he was a full blown winger too. Pulled off THAT chip against Arsenal at Highbury like he was a centre forward. Saved a 1v1 against Robbie Keane, yet this lad thinks 4th is what he deserves😂😂

[@Shades-of-76]

@Tim Clarke BM did cross my mind but then when I thought about it, he really only played as a forward or midfielder for Utd? When I was a boy, I loved him at Celtic. Smashing player for Utd as well ... a steal at the £850k tribunal fee.

[@Arc0w]

Kevin Großkreutz would deserve a place on this list too. He just played every position under Klopp in Dortmund and never disappointed. Maybe not due to pure skill, but effort and heart.

[@gigamemes8999]

His description in Clash Royale is based on the Clash of Clans commercial, Ride of the Hog Riders. It says: “Fast melee troop that targets buildings and can jump over the river. He followed the echoing call of "Hog Riderrrrr" all the way through the Arena doors.”

[@christianbrix4311]

Jamie Carragher deserves a mention. He could play all positions across the defensive line for Liverpool, and as a striker for the opposition team, all in the same game

[@HappyDrunkGamer]

What Id give to have peak Phil Neville (08/09) back at Everton, was never brilliant but he set the standards on and off the pitch. When we signed a "United reject" I was pissed, but after 4-5 games it became clear he was one of our better players and a true leader.

[@TukayAway]

Kal Naismith for Luton Town is listed as a utility player: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kal_Naismith Has so far played as central defender, left back, left wing back, defensive midfielder, central midfield, left wing and as a striker.

[@camaronwoodus5241]

Not a premier league player though is he?

[@MCMickG]

There’s catching strays and then there’s Alfie full on violating Ashley young😭

[@depekthegreat359]

Good friend Alfie Potts Hammer,I am extremely so happy as well when you have mentioned about Geremi sir's introduction when he joined Chelsea and good friend Bernardo Silva's introduction since he is a Manchester City player!!!:-D

[@niharg2011]

Man I want Ashley Young to respond to this video.

[@niksv4165]

Day 425: Ways to fix VAR with your suggestions

[@wristbreak]

The Ashley young inserts where comedy gold in this. had me howling

[@mikebarry1988]

Callum Paterson is one hell of a shout, I was devastated the day we sold him.

[@greninjafw]

Pep loves rotating his midfielders between the front 3 and the two 8s Esp Bernardo Silva, KDB, Foden and Grealish

[@shawnmason5551]

Great video…now here is an IDEA, a video on the different clubs named River Plate. Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, Puerto Rico etc…

[@icemanire5467]

I'd argue Denis Irwin too he played LB/RB and LW/RW and was a set piece specialist and penalty taker. Not a United fan but I agree. Phil Neville and John O'Shea were very versatile.

[@RichardB_Uk]

Next video 7 best super subs

[@testadalord01432]

Park Ji-Sung is comfortably as important as Cristiano Ronaldo was to United, as long as he was fit Fergie played him He scared the shit out of me with how great he was

[@alecdavis3622]

You should do top 7 kits of the Premier League Era! You could do home and away or just as a whole, but either would be great!