Football is not only a professional game competent between two teams but it also involves some strict ethics and code of conducts for all its players. Although professional footballers pay more attention on their skills and talent but some footballers also use bad or illegal game strategies and tactics against their opposition. The following article covers such players who are known for breaking code of conduct of football and conceded with most yellow cards during their professional career of Premier League. As per the list depicts Gareth Barry has grabbed top position for receiving most yellow cards during his career of Premier League which is followed by Wayne Rooney the most aggressive footballer of England.
Ranking | Players | Career Red Cards | Current Status |
#1 | Gareth Barry | 122 | West Bromwhich |
#2 | Wayne Rooney | 101 | Everton |
#3 | Lee Bowyer | 99 | Retired |
#4 | Kevin Davis | 99 | Retired |
#5 | Paul Scholes | 97 | Retired |
#6 | Scott Parker | 92 | Fulam |
#7 | Robbie Savage | 89 | Retired |
#8 | Lee Cattermole | 88 | Sunderland |
#9 | George Boateng | 85 | Retired |
#10 | Kevin Nolan | 85 | Notts County |
Gareth Barry: 122 Yellow Cards: West Brom:
The hot favorite superstar of football Gareth Barry occupied the top position for conceded most yellow cards in Premier League. The forward striker has showcased his professional skills for many top notch football clubs of Premier League and almost participated in all major tournaments of Europe and currently he is representing West Brom.
Wayne Rooney: 101 Yellow Cards: Everton:
Mostly people known Wayne Rooney due to his unique style of play but for information the British Center Forward also listed on 2nd position due to his application of dirty tactics during games and received most yellow cards during Premier League. Rooney during his career mostly attached with Manchester United and Everton and also known for his massive agreements fee has conceded 101 yellow cards during his overcome games of Premier League.