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The 15 players with most Premier League red cards ever - top three are no shock

There are some players who loved a red card during their career - but who has the most?

Some players knew how to handle their emotions; others less so. There have been plenty of players in Premier League history who pick up more red cards than others. But who are those players? From the clumsy operators who always seemed to be at the scene of the crime, to the hotheads who were unable to keep a lid on things.

Express Sport have gone through the archives and dug out the 15 players who picked up the most red cards in Premier League history...

Nemanja Vidic (6)

Nemanja Vidic (6)
Kicking things off with one of the Premier League's most notorious hardmen, Nemanja Vidic. He notched up six red cards during his Premier League career, including two sendings-off against Manchester United's bitter rivals, Liverpool.  (Image: Getty)

Steven Gerrard (6)

Steven Gerrard (6)
Speaking of Liverpool, Steven Gerrard is another to have picked up six red cards. The most famous came in his final ever match against United at Anfield. It came just 38 seconds after being subbed on at half-time.  (Image: Getty)

Martin Keown (6)

Martin Keown (6)
Martin Keown shouldn't be considered a surprise inclusion on this list. The Arsenal man was a tough-tackling defender and knew how to leave a mark on his opponents. He also accumulated six Premier League red cards.  (Image: Getty)

Younes Kaboul (6)

Younes Kaboul (6)
We're into the realms of real Barclaysmen here, with Younes Kaboul up next. Best known for his stint with Tottenham, Kaboul also played for Portsmouth, Sunderland and Watford. He was also shown six red cards during his Premier League career.  (Image: Getty)

Franck Queudrue (6)

Franck Queudrue (6)
Franck Queudrue is also part of the six-red-card club. He enjoyed spells with Birmingham City, Fulham, and most famously, Middlesbrough.  (Image: Getty)

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