Top 5 EPL players to the Woodwork most times; see the names

EPL Most woodwork shots: The Premier League has seen an array of players capable of striking it from long distances as well as close-up shots.

Hitting the woodwork shows one’s keenness to find the net coupled with the ability to make a difference to his team during pressure moments.

There are certain players in the EPL, who have not only found the net on various occasions but also hit the woodwork which has got them close to the target.

Without further ado, we look at top 5 players who hit the woodwork most often in the history of the EPL.

Kevin De Bruyne

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The creative, dynamic Manchester City player is one capable of turning around the game with an exhilarating pass or through his understanding of the game.

Kevin De Bruyne has hit the woodwork 28 times in his Premier League career till date.

This shows his ability to keep rattling the post on occasions when he feels there is a chance to give it a crack.

Wayne Rooney

One of the Premier League’s finest strikers, Wayne Rooney is next in line with 29 shots.

As a striker, Rooney was almost pin-point accurate on every occasion but luck wasn’t on his every-time.

The Man United striker’s ability to find angles to score was phenomenal like the one vs Arsenal in the 2011-12 season.

Harry Kane

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Tottenham striker Harry Kane is another striker capable of scoring scorching goals, but has also hit the woodwork 33 times in his career.

Kane as a frontline player for Spurs aims to improve on this statistic and be more efficient in front of goal.

Sergio Aguero

Manchester City’s legendary striker, Sergio Aguero is next with 34 strikes against the post during his time in the EPL.

Since moving from Atletico Madrid, the Argentine moved to newer heights every season to become one of the Club and EPL’s top strikers.

He holds the record for most PL goals for a single club, 184 goals in 275 appearances.

Robin Van Persie

Robin Van Persie is head and shoulders above the rest having hit the woodwork 44 times in the EPL.

The Dutchman was prolific in front of goal for both the clubs he represented. A keen-eye for goal and impeccable vision, Van Persie was one of a kind.

It was the woodwork that came between his chance to add to his awe-inspiring tally in the Premier League.

In Premier League History, no player has hit the woodwork more times than Robin Van Persie (44).#MUFC #Arsenal pic.twitter.com/MfTvex4fdK

— Football Stats (@FtblStats) November 20, 2020

But one does not forget these Ballers easily due to their sheer skill, technique and brilliance in front of goal.