Jhon Arias, from Fluminense, and Félix Torres, from Corinthians, are among the 10 players with the most minutes played in the world in 2024.
This is what the survey of the CIES Football Observatorywhich analyzed 66 leagues around the world that played the most official game minutes this year.
The study includes athletes who played matches for professional clubs and national teams.
The most used player on the field in 2024 was Frenchman Jules Koundé. Until December 15, the Barcelona defender had played 5,872 minutes in 69 matches. The Colombian appears in second place, with 5,599 minutes played in 67 games.
Uruguayan Federico Valverde, midfielder, completes the podium with 5,573 minutes played in 66 games.
The defender sets up in eighth position. The Ecuadorian played 5,369 minutes in 64 matches.
See the 10 players with the most minutes on the field in 2024
- Jules Koundé (Barcelona) – 5,872 minutes
- Jhon Arias (Fluminense) – 5,599 minutes
- Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) – 5,573 minutes
- Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool) – 5,523 minutes
- Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica) – 5,449 minutes
- Granit Xhaka (Bayer Leverkusen) – 5,447 minutes
- Dávid Hancko (Feyenoord) – 5.377 minutes
- Félix Torres (Corinthians) – 5,369 minutes
- Joe Rodon (Leeds United) – 5.276 minutos
- William Saliba (Arsenal) – 5,264 minutes
