Check out the other three Premier League players who have scored two own goals in the same match, with Wout Faes becoming the fourth in the list
Football is a game full of surprises and entertainment, and no one can anticipate what will happen next because the game’s situation can change at any time. Scoring own goals is one of the most embarrassing moments that players do not want to be a part of; although, scoring one own goal is not as embarrassing as scoring two in a single match.
Full List Of Players To Score Two Own Goals In The Same Match In The History Of The Premier League
WOUT FAES HAS TWO OWN GOALS IN THE FIRST HALF 🤯 pic.twitter.com/d0GWQ1sKZA
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 30, 2022
Wout Faes’ two own goals helped Liverpool upset Leicester City 2-1 on Friday. Wout Faes became the fourth player in Premier League history to score two own goals in a single game. However, Faes is not the first player to have done so; three other players have scored two own goals in a single match before him. With that said, we will explore players who have scored two own goals in a single Premier League game.
List of Premier League players who have scored two own goals in a single game
1) Jamie Carragher – 1999
A REMINDER:#OnThisDay 1999
Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 at Anfield.It was an unfortunate day for Jamie Carragher who scored two own goals…pic.twitter.com/P8BtZeObss
— Football Remind (@FootballRemind) September 11, 2020
Former Liverpool defender and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher is at the top of the list. He was the first player in Premier League history to score two own goals. Jamie Carragher scored two own goals to help Manchester United defeat Liverpool 3-2 in 1999.
2) Michael Proctor – 2003
Former Sunderland striker Michael Proctor is the second name on the list. He became the league’s second player to score two own goals in a single game. In 2003, Michael Proctor’s two own goals boosted Charlton to a 3-0 win against Sunderland. Sunderland players scored three own goals in the game, which was rare.
3) Jonathan Walters – 2013
Former Stokes City striker, Jonathan Walters is the third name on the list. He became only the third player in Premier League history to score two own goals. In 2013, Walters scored two own goals to propel Chelsea to a 4-0 victory.
4) Wout Faes – 2022
Wout Faes is the most recent addition to the list. He became the fourth player in Premier League history to score two own goals. Faes’ two own goals guided Liverpool to a 2-1 victory.