Definition
A nostalgic term for a player whose style only really works in the Premier League. The term comes from "Barclays" (the old league sponsor) and is usually used to describe players who were cult heroes for mid-table teams from the Premier League era between 2004-2016. They relied on physicality, work rate, and chaos, either workhorses or those with technical ability for the showreels, finding themselves at mid-table sides. Barclaysmen are often defined by their "Streets won't forget" status amongst fans.
It's true that fans can just sit together listing names of old football players, especially a Barclaysman. Here's the proof: Stelios, Amir Zaki, Jay-Jay Okocha, Lomana Lua Lua, Michu, Zoltan Gera, Roque Santa Cruz, we could literally go on forever.
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