The Top 5 Players Who Played the Most Matches in the 2023-24 Season
As the 2023-24 season came to a close, many soccer players across Europe and South America continued to push themselves on the field. Despite the grueling schedule, these players showed up for both their clubs and their countries, giving their all in every match. Let’s take a look at the five players who played the most matches in the 2023-24 season.
#5 Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid / Slovenia) – 67 Games
Jan Oblak, the goalkeeper for Atletico Madrid and Slovenia, played an impressive 67 games throughout the season. Oblak, who is Atletico Madrid’s highest-paid player, featured in 54 games for his club, keeping 16 clean sheets. He also played 13 games for Slovenia, including matches in EURO 2024.
#4 Julian Alvarez (Manchester City / Argentina) – 68 Games
Julian Alvarez, the forward for Manchester City and Argentina, played a total of 68 games in the 2023-24 season. Alvarez scored 19 goals in 54 games for Manchester City and provided 13 assists. He also played a crucial role in Argentina’s success in Copa America 2024, scoring two goals in five matches.
#3 Phil Foden (Manchester City / England) – 69 Games
Phil Foden had an outstanding season with Manchester City, playing 69 games in total. Foden scored 19 goals and provided eight assists in the Premier League, helping City to clinch the title. Despite his impressive club form, Foden struggled in EURO 2024 with England, failing to make an impact.
#2 Dusan Tadic (Fenerbahce / Serbia) – 69 Games
At 35 years old, Dusan Tadic played 69 games for Fenerbahce and Serbia in the 2023-24 season. Tadic was a key player for Fenerbahce, contributing 16 goals and 16 assists. However, his performances at EURO 2024 fell short as Serbia exited the tournament early, leading Tadic to announce his retirement from international soccer.
#1 Baris Alper Yilmaz (Galatasaray / Turkiye) – 70 Games
Baris Alper Yilmaz of Galatasaray and Turkiye topped the list, playing an impressive 70 matches in the season. Yilmaz was a standout performer for Galatasaray, scoring seven goals and providing 12 assists. Despite his contributions, Yilmaz could not make an impact in EURO 2024 as Turkiye exited in the quarter-finals.
