3) Kasper Schmeichel (Man City and Leicester) – 238 apps
Considering the stature of his father, it was a huge challenge to step out of his parent’s shadow, but the Danish international managed it.
After starting life at City, Schmeichel went out on loan and worked his way through the lower leagues before finding his home at Leicester. He was part of the astonishing title win in 2016 and he has established himself as a dependable Premier League level keeper.