Few things in football are as special as seeing siblings make it to the top level together—and the Premier League has seen its fair share of brother duos over the years. Some pairs have shared the spotlight, while others were carried by a single standout name.
We’ve taken a closer look at the brothers with the most combined Premier League appearances and ranked them from fewest to most.
15. Josh & Jacob Murphy – 213 appearances
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The Murphy twins came through together at Norwich but made their biggest impact at Newcastle. Jacob has featured far more regularly in the Premier League than Josh.
13. Georginio Wijnaldum & Rajiv van la Parra – 255 appearances
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Wijnaldum carried this duo with his impressive spells at Newcastle and Liverpool. Van la Parra had a more modest stint, mainly with Huddersfield.
12. Michael & Will Keane – 256 appearances
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Michael Keane established himself as a solid Premier League center-back with Burnley and Everton. His brother Will has made just a handful of top-flight appearances.
11. Carl Cort & Ruben Loftus-Cheek – 268 appearances
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Though they’re half-brothers, both have represented Premier League clubs. Ruben is still active and has surpassed Carl’s career total.
10. Craig & Gary Gardner – 275 appearances
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Craig Gardner made over 250 appearances across multiple Midlands clubs. Gary, currently in the lower leagues, played 16 games in the top flight.
This is one of the most lopsided duos. Christian accounts for 280 of the appearances, while Jonathan made just one—for Crystal Palace, replacing his brother.
8. John Arne & Bjørn Helge Riise – 336 appearances
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John Arne was known for his powerful left foot at Liverpool and Fulham, racking up 321 games. Bjørn Helge played 15 times for Fulham.
7. Andy & Michael Dawson – 346 appearances
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Michael Dawson starred for Tottenham and Hull City. His older brother Andy played 60 times in the Premier League during Hull’s first top-flight spell.
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Shola became a Newcastle fan favorite over more than a decade. Sammy showed early potential but struggled with injuries and consistency.
4. Jordan & André Ayew – 401 appearances
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The Ayew brothers have both played significant roles in the Premier League. Jordan remains active with Leicester, while André enjoyed solid spells with Swansea and West Ham.
3. Kolo & Yaya Touré – 583 appearances
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These Ivorian legends left a major mark. Kolo was part of Arsenal’s Invincibles, while Yaya was a driving force behind Manchester City’s rise in the 2010s.
2. Rio & Anton Ferdinand – 722 appearances
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Rio is considered one of the greatest defenders in league history. Anton had a respectable career in his own right, featuring over 200 times for clubs like West Ham and Sunderland.
No brother duo comes close to matching the Nevilles. Phil logged 505 appearances and Gary 397, both playing crucial roles in Manchester United’s golden era under Sir Alex Ferguson.
