Top 5: Premier League’s Greatest Dutchmen

4. Robin Van Persie

Coming in at number four is former Arsenal and Manchester United striker, Robin Van Persie.

‘RVP’ was known for his incredible left foot and finishing ability, which he used to score a number of spectacular goals during his stay in England.

Van Persie was blighted by injuries in his early career at Arsenal and although his potential was plain to see, he did not seem to fulfil his potential until the 2010-2011 season.

Having joined in 2004, in six seasons, ‘RVP’ would only feature 131 times in the Premier League, scoring 48 goals at 0.37 goals per game.

But he would have an upturn in fortune after that, and in his remaining five campaigns, he would play 149 times and score 96 times, at a strike rate of 0.64 per game.

That included an incredible 37-goal season at Arsenal. The following term, Van Persie made the switch to Manchester United in a £22.5m move and would be in unstoppable form once again, winning the Golden Boot for a second consecutive year with a 26-goal tally.

Although he would suffer from injuries again in the following years, these two seasons alone confirmed his status as one of the Premier League’s greats.