If football had a "Most Annoying Player" award, Robbie Savage would win it EVERY single year! This Welsh midfielder made a career out of diving, time-wasting, winding up opponents, and then running to the referee to get THEM booked. He collected yellow cards like other people collect stamps.
Country: Wales Position: Central midfielder Career: 1993-2008 Clubs: Manchester United, Crewe Alexandra, Leicester City, Birmingham City, Blackburn Rovers, Derby County, Brighton
The Rap Sheet
- At one point held the record for most yellow cards in Premier League history
- Was voted 'the player fans most love to hate' in multiple Premier League fan polls
- Legendary for diving, shirt-pulling, and screaming at referees every single game
- Admitted in his autobiography that winding up opponents was a deliberate tactic
- Once got booked for time-wasting in the FIRST HALF — that takes special effort
The Verdict
Savage never had the talent of the other villains on this list, but what he lacked in ability, he made up for in pure annoyance. He turned being irritating into a 15-year Premier League career. You have to respect the dedication, even if you hate the man!
Tomorrow: #26 — Stay tuned for the next villain!
