20: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) – 97k Searches
Bruno Fernandes playing for Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes begins our list of the 20 most searched Premier League footballers in March and the 28-year-old has been a popular figure this month.
The Portuguese international was heavily scrutinised for his actions in United’s 7-0 loss to Liverpool as many suggested he should be stripped of the club’s captaincy.
19: Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City) – 102k Searches
Kalvin Phillips playing for Manchester City
It hasn’t been a smooth ride for Kalvin Phillips who has made just five Premier League appearances for Man City and played 56 minutes since joining from Leeds last summer.
The 27-year-old has struggled with injuries and was left out of Pep Guardiola’s squad due to fitness levels earlier this season. However, Phillips is unlikely to leave the club and will fight for his place at City.
18: Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) – 103k Searches
Gabriel Jesus playing for Arsenal
Gabriel Jesus returned to action earlier this month after four months out with injury as the 25-year-old aims to bolster Arsenal’s attack with just ten league games remaining.
The Brazilian has five goals in 14 Premier League starts for Arsenal but has significantly underperformed his xG (8.22), missing a total of 12 big chances this season.
17: Harvey Elliott (Liverpool) – 105k Searches
Harvey Elliott playing for Liverpool
19-year-old Harvey Elliott has become a staple of Liverpool’s midfield this season, featuring in all 40 games so far – the last teenager to do so was Robbie Fowler in 1994.
Elliott has one goal and two assists in 16 league starts under Jurgen Klopp and has created seven big chances.
16: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – 107k Searches
Mohamed Salah playing for Liverpool
Perhaps a surprise inclusion at number 16 is Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah with 107,000 searches in the month of March so far.
The Egyptian hasn’t been able to reach the heights of previous seasons in the current campaign but 11 goals in 26 league games is certainly not a bad return.
15: Jordan Pickford (Everton) – 114k Searches
Jordan Pickford playing for Everton
Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has amassed more searches than Mohamed Salah this month with 114,000.
In a tense relegation scrap at the bottom of the table, Pickford has led the Toffees to a three-game unbeaten run in the league which leaves them 15th after 28 games.
14: Declan Rice (West Ham) – 119k Searches
Declan Rice playing for West Ham
West Ham captain Declan Rice wouldn’t have envisioned being in the relegation zone after 26 games before the season started, but his job is now to keep the Hammers’ Premier League status alive.
Rice is also the subject of heavy interest from Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United who are expected to fight for the 24-year-old’s signature this summer.
13: Kurt Zouma (West Ham) – 121k Searches
Kurt Zouma playing for West Ham
Coming in at number 13 is West Ham defender Kurt Zouma. The Frenchman has been a popular topic since the RSPCA prosecuted Zouma in February 2022 after footage emerged of him and his brother Yoan abusing their cat.
Zouma was charged with animal cruelty under the act in April and pleaded guilty to two counts of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal.
12: Jesse Lingard (Nottingham Forest) – 126k Searches
Jesse Lingard playing for Nottingham Forest
Jesse Lingard’s time at Nottingham Forest appears to be coming to an end as the 30-year-old struggles to break into Steve Cooper’s starting XI. Lingard has started just 12 games this season for the newly promoted side.
The former Manchester United man has been linked with a move abroad this summer. A host of Saudi and MLS clubs are reportedly interested in making a move for the midfielder who currently earns £80,000 a week.
11: Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) – 128k Searches
Raheem Sterling playing for Chelsea
Raheem Sterling scored a decisive goal in Chelsea’s Champions League round of 16 win against Borussia Dortmund earlier this month but an injury kept him out of the Blues’ previous two Premier League outings.
Sterling joined Chelsea in a £47.5 million move last year and has four league goals to his name so far this season.
10: Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 140k Searches
Erling Haaland playing for Manchester City
Since joining Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund, Erling Haaland has scored an incredible 42 goals in 37 games with five assists in all competitions.
The 22-year-old has taken the Premier League by storm and with two hat-tricks already in March, it’s no surprise that the Norwegian features high up on our list.
9: Harry Maguire (Manchester United) – 143k Searches
Harry Maguire playing for Manchester United
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has tallied 143,000 searches so far this month. Since Lisandro Martinez’s arrival at Old Trafford, Maguire has struggled for minutes and is likely to depart the club this summer.
The 30-year-old was included in Gareth Southgate’s England squad but has been warned that a future place is uncertain due to a lack of playing time behind Raphael Varane and Martinez.
8: Benjamin Mendy (Manchester City) – 146k Searches
Benjamin Mendy playing for Manchester City
In January, Benjamin Mendy was cleared of six rape charges and has not played under Pep Guardiola since his arrest in November 2020.
The 28-year-old will go on trial over a remaining two charges later this year in June but will likely struggle to revive his career in Manchester and move elsewhere.
7: Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) – 146k Searches
Marcus Rashford playing for Manchester United
Marcus Rashford is enjoying the finest season of his career at Manchester United, scoring 27 goals with nine assists in all competitions so far.
The 25-year-old pulled out of the England squad through injury after suffering a knock in United’s FA Cup quarter-final win against Fulham.
6: Phil Foden (Manchester City) – 186k Searches
Phil Foden playing for Manchester City
In just 17 Premier League starts this season, Phil Foden has bagged nine goals from an xG of 4.82 and added four assists despite a month away from action in January.
Foden has scored or assisted in each of his last four domestic appearances in March heading into the international break, where he has been selected to represent England.
5: Mason Mount (Chelsea) – 203k Searches
Mason Mount playing for Chelsea
Mason Mount looks to be on his way out of Stamford Bridge and has even hired a new agent to help him facilitate a move away from Chelsea this summer.
Liverpool and Manchester United are amongst the interested clubs if Chelsea decide to sell the 24-year-old who has also pulled out of Southgate’s England squad with injury.
4: Harry Kane (Spurs) – 284k Searches
Harry Kane playing for Spurs
Harry Kane is still yet to win a major trophy with Spurs and the club have reportedly put a £100m price tag on the 29-year-old for any interested sides such as Manchester United and Bayern Munich.
Scoring 21 goals in 28 Premier League outings this season, Kane is undoubtedly one of the best strikers on the planet and has scored three goals in March so far.
3: Jack Grealish (Manchester City) – 420k Searches
Jack Grealish playing for Manchester City
Jack Grealish is enjoying a consistent and settled season at Manchester City after an up and down first campaign with the reigning champions.
The 27-year-old is arguably England’s most recognisable footballer and became the most expensive English player in 2021, joining City in a £100m deal from Aston Villa.
2: Christian Eriksen (Manchester United) – 559k Searches
Christian Eriksen playing for Manchester United
Christian Eriksen suffered ligament damage in Manchester United’s FA Cup tie against Reading in January but is now nearing a return to action.
United boss Erik ten Hag confirmed that the Danish international will suit up ‘at some point in April,’ offering a huge boost in a busy period for the Red Devils.
1: Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) – 822k Searches
Mason Greenwood playing for Manchester United
Last month, Mason Greenwood was cleared of attempted rape, assault and coercive control by the Crown Prosecution Service.
The 21-year-old was arrested in January 2022 over the alleged rape and assault of a young woman who posted graphic images and videos to her Instagram account, as well as making threats to kill.
Greenwood is not expected to play for Manchester United this season and is likely to continue his career elsewhere.
