In our fifth post profiling the highest appearance makers in the Premier League from their respective countries, we take a look at Italian players.

Over the years, footballers from Italy have regularly attracted interest from English teams. Chelsea, in particular, raided the country for talent in the mid to late 90s.

Since then, fewer household names have moved to the Premier League, although there have been some notable exceptions, which you will find on this list.

Press the next page as we countdown the top five Italian players who have made the most appearances of the Premier League era.