The footballing relationship shared by England and Uruguay has been somewhat strained in recent years, what with Luis Suarez enduring a rough ride in the English press during his time at Liverpool (rightly so, in the eyes of many) and La Celeste unceremoniously dumping the Three Lions out of the World Cup in 2014.
Despite this, a handful of Uruguayans continue to brave the English game – with Martin Caceres, who recently signed for Southampton, the latest to join them (although, having yet to make his debut for the Saints, he won’t be appearing on this list).
Since the inception of the Premier League in 1992, some 19 players from Uruguay have played in England’s top flight (with varying degrees of success). That may not seem like much, but when you factor in that we’re talking about a country of just 3.5m, it’s a pretty impressive number.
Omar Poucho
Midfielder Pouso was signed on loan by Charlton for the 2006-07 season, but featured just the once as the Addicks were relegated. Image source: Twitter
Nacho Gonzalez
Nach-who Gonzalez? That's what Newcastle fans were asking - the midfielder managed just a couple of games during his loan spell at St James' Park in 2009. Image source: Twitter
Diego Poyet
Put it this way: the former West Ham youngster didn't quite reach the heights of his father. Image source: Twitter
Williams Martinez
Only two appearances were given to on-loan defender Martinez by West Brom in 2006 (although, in fairness, he did score in one of them). Image source: Twitter
Guillermo Varela
The right-back has shown promise during the handful of games he's played at United, and could still have a future when he returns from his loan spell in Germany. Image source: Twitter
Walter Lopez
The left back was one of many signings who came and went without making an impact at Zola's West Ham. Image source: Twitter
Dario Silva
Silva didn't make many appearances for Pompey in 2006, but had a small hand in them retaining Premier League status. Image source: Twitter
Diego Lugano
Already in his mid-30s when he signed for West Brom, Lugano found it difficult to adjust to the demands of the English game. Image source: Twitter
Adrian Paz
The Premier League's first Uruguayan didn't make a big impression during a brief spell at Ipswich.
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Gonzalo Sorondo
Sorondo helped keep Palace in the top flight in 2005, but struggled after moving to Charlton the following season. Image source: Twitter
Cristhian Stuani
Stuani hasn't set the world alight for Boro this season, but you can forgive his poor record in front of goal when you consider how bereft of creativity his team is. Image source: Twitter
Sebastian Coates
Liverpool bought him expecting the next Sami Hyypia, but he never really found his feet at Anfield (nor at Sunderland, for that matter). Image source: Twitter
Abel Hernandez
The Hull forward has shown he can score goals at the top level, and boasts a decent record when he's given quality service.
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Walter Pandiani
The striker had a decent run at Birmingham - particularly during his loan spell, when he scored crucial goals to keep his club out of the drop zone.
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Miguel Britos
The Watford defender is emerging as one of the Hornets' most reliable players (and, perhaps surprisingly, he's yet to play for the national side).
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Gaston Ramirez
Ramirez was somehow deemed surplus for requirements at Southampton despite his obvious talent - don't expect him to stick around if Boro go down. Image source: Twitter
Diego Forlan
OK, Forlan admittedly didn't have the same record in England as the one he had in Spain, but United fans don't have a bad word to say about him.
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Gus Poyet
Abrasive Poyet isn't to everyone's taste, but you can't knock the midfielder's record in front of goal. He was Frank Lampard before Frank Lampard. Image source: Twitter
Luis Suarez
Love him or hate him, there's just no denying Suarez's quality. The Liverpool striker had arguably the best individual season of any player in 2014. Image source: Twitter
Seeing how far Liverpool (and Brendan Rodgers’ career) have fallen since Suarez jumped ship to Spain has underlined just how influential the striker was during his three and a half years at Anfield. Whilst he may have occasionally hit the headlines for the wrong reasons, the Barca star is arguably in the top five to ten players ever to play in England.
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