Who was the first American to play in the English premier league?

Answer 1

John Harkes was the first american soccer player to play in the Premier league. PLaying for Sheffield Wednesday in the EPL's inaugural season. Harkes played 5 seasons in the EPL and a couple more in league 1. Finished his career with 90 National team caps.

Answer 2

Joseph Yobo - Everton

Ade Akinbiyi - Sheffield United, Leicester City, Norwich City

Daniel Amokachi - Everton

Victor Anichebe - Everton

Celestine Babayaro - Newcastle United, Chelsea

Efan Ekoku - Wimbledon, Norwich City

Dickson Etuhu - Fulham, Sunderland

Finidi George - Ipswich Town

Blessing Kanu - Bolton Wanderers

Nwankwo Kanu - Portsmouth, West Bromwich Albion, Arsenal

Obafemi Martins - Newcastle United

John Obi Mikel - Chelsea

Jay-Jay Okocha - Bolton Wanderers

Isaac Okoronkwo - Wolverhampton Wanderers

Seyi Olofinjana - Hull City, Stoke City

Danny Shittu - Bolton Wanderers, Watford

Sam Sodje - Reading

Answer 3

Kanu was the first Nigerian to make it big in Ajax of Amsterdam.

Answer 4

i think is jay jay okocha or Kanu

Answer 5

Teddy Sheringham