List of Players cricketers (1806–1840)

This list documents cricketers who are definitively known to have played for the Players in important matches during the period 1806 to 1840. In the context of cricket history, the "Players" were a team generally composed of professional cricketers. These matches, often against a team of Gentlemen (amateur cricketers), were significant fixtures in the early development of the sport, providing a competitive arena and contributing to the evolution of playing styles and rules. The Players teams drew their members from across England, bringing together some of the most skilled cricketers of the time. While comprehensive records from this era are scarce, this list aims to identify and document those players whose participation in these matches is historically confirmed. The period covered represents a crucial era in the formative years of first-class cricket. Biographical information about these players may be available separately, or linked when available.