Since they were founded in the year 1892, Liverpool football club has been successful over the years. Internationally, the club is one of the most decorated British clubs of all time, with many European trophies. Liverpool is one of the most popular football clubs in the world, over the decades the club has been known for producing superb and outstanding players, players that graced Anfield and contributed greatly to Liverpool's achievements.
Liverpool has won many trophies such as 2 Champions League Winner, 4 European Champion Club Winner, 1 FIFA Club World Cup Winners, 19 English Champion, 4 UEFA Super Cup Winner, 3 UEFA Cup Winner, 8 FA Cup Winner, 9 English League Cup Winner, 16 English Super Cup Winner, and 4 English 2nd Tier Champion. Liverpool was successful over the years because some great players have worn thesey. Let's take a look at the ranked 10 Liverpool's greatest players ever.
(10). FERNANDO TORRES ( 2007-2011 )
Fernando Torres joined Liverpool in the year 2007, and he was given the number 9 shirt which was previously worn by other Liverpool great players like Ian Rush and Robbie Fowler. Fernando Torres was a good striker known for his composure technique, creativity, high intelligence, patience, and teamwork. The club has him the number 9 shirt because they see a great striker in him, he made his first League debut for Liverpool in the year 2007, against Aston Villa in a 2-1 win.
His first goal for Liverpool was amazing, it came in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea. During his first season with Liverpool, he became the first Player to score more than 20 goals in one season after Robbie Fowler. He was so good during the 2008/09 season, scoring a brace against Blackburn Rovers. His years at Anfield were successful, Torres contributed greatly to Liverpool and he will forever be remembered by Liverpool's fans. He made 142 appearances and scored 81 goals for Liverpool.
Archivements with Liverpool :
2 FIFpro World X1
2 PFA Team of the Year
2 Premier league player of the Month (February 2008, September 2009)
(9). JAMIE CARRAGHER ( 1996-2013 )
Jamie Carragher is one of Liverpool's greatest players, he joined Liverpool in the year 1996, making his debut at the age of 18 years in the year 1997. A good defender known for his ability to think tactically, focused mentality, knowing what will happen next, maintaining of good position, and assertiveness.
He made his first team debut in the second leg ofthe Coca-cola Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough, his second game for Liverpool was against West Ham, and his performance was amazing. The next season Carragher was among the full squad in thefirst teamm, because of his dedication and effort which led him to play a full international match at the end of the season. His years with Liverpool were successful, he even became the Fan's favorite. He made 737 appearances for Liverpool, which made him one of the most appearances makers for the club, and he scored 5 goals.
Archivements with Liverpool :
1 Champions League Winner
2 UEFA Super Cup Winner
1 UEFA Cup Winner
2 English FA Cup Winner
3 English League Cup Winner
2 English Super Cup Winner
(8). ALAN HANSEN ( 1977-1990 )
Alan Hansen is considered one of Liverpool's greatest players, he joined Liverpool in the year 1977, and he made his first team debut in a narrow win against Derby County. His first goal for Liverpool was in a match at the European against Dynamo Dresden, his goal was incredible which made his team win the match.
A good defender is well known for his composition on the ball, technically proficient, assertiveness, ability to think tactically, and great leadership. His first trophy with Liverpool was the 1978 European Cup as Liverpool won over FC Bruges by a 1-0 win, he contributed greatly to Liverpool's success in the 1977/78 season. Hansen continued to make a great impact on Liverpool's success in the 1980s, in the 1980/81 season Liverpool won the League Cup and European Cup. Hansen's years at Anfield were full of success, his great efforts for Liverpool will forever remain in the heart of Liverpool's fans. He made 620 appearances and scored 14 goals for Liverpool.
Archivements with Liverpool :
3 European Champion Clubs' Cup Winner
8 English Champion
2 English FA Cup Winner
4 English League Cup Winner
5 English Super Cup Winner
(7). KEVIN KEEGAN ( 1971-1977 )
Kevin Keegan was one of the players that made Liverpool attacking force becomes incredible during his era. He joined Liverpool in the year 1971, his first team debut for Liverpool was outstanding, Scoring 12 minutes in the match against Nottingham Forest at Anfield on 14 August in the year 1971. He was signed as a midfielder but was converted to a striker because of his attacking ability and creativity.
Kevin was a world-class striker known for his composure technique, speed, stamina, precision, self-confidence, shot accuracy, goal-scoring ability, teamwork, and dedication. Kevin contributed a lot to Liverpool's attack that made the team archived success in the 1972/73 season, in which they won the first Division, Liverpool's first title in over six years. In the same season, Liverpool also won the UEFA Cup, and Kevin was amazing scoring 2 goals in the final against Borussia Monchengladbach in a 3-0 win. Kevin helped Liverpool countless times, he amazed Liverpool's fans with his excellent scoring techniques. His performances for Liverpool will not be forgotten, he made 323 appearances and scored 100 goals for Liverpool.
Archivements with Liverpool :
1 player of the year
1 European Champion Club's Cup Winner
3 English Champion
2 UEFA Cup Winner
1 English FA Cup Winner
4 English Super Cup Winner
(6). RAY CLEMENCE ( 1967-1981 )
A talented goalkeeper, he joined Liverpool in the year 1967, Clemence made his debut in a League Cup third-round match against Swansea City in the year 1968. A good and reliable goalkeeper known for his quick reflexes, ability to anticipate any type of play ( reflexes ) and shots, good blocking, distribution of the ball to his teammates for fast counterattacks, and good positioning.
His big achievement in the team came the next season when he was chosen as Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper. In this season he was so good and show pure self-dedication conceding only 22 goals. He played his last match for Liverpool in the European Cup final, against Real Madrid, and Liverpool came out as 1-0 Winners, he left Liverpool in the year 1981 and joined Tottenham Hotspur. All his great efforts for Liverpool will forever be remembered by Liverpool's fans, he made 665 appearances for Liverpool.
Archivements with Liverpool :
PFA Team of the Year
5 First Division Winner
3 European Cup Winner
1 FA Cup Winner
2 UEFA Cup Winner
1 League Cup Winner
1 UEFA Super Cup Winner
5 Charity Shield Winner
(5). BILLY LIDDELL ( 1938-1961 )
Billy Liddell was a Scottish International footballer who played as a striker for Liverpool. He was signed in the year 1938, his unofficial debut came in the year 9140, Wich ended a 7-3 win over Crewe. Liddell scored 82 goals in 152 games during the war years, in the unofficial competitions that were set by FA. Then when the war was over, Liddell had the chance to make his official debut for Liverpool, in the year 1946. He was a good striker known for his self-confidence, sacrifice, commitment, dedication, game vision, creativity, teamwork, and capability of using both feet.
At the age of 24, came his first team official debut at Anfield in an FA Cup against Chester City. Liddell scored the club's first goal in a 2-0 win, the match was also Bob Paisley's official debut for the club as well. Lidell scored and contributed greatly for Liverpool countless times, which will forever remain unforgotten in Liverpool's history. He made 534 appearances and scored 228 goals for Liverpool.
Archivements with Liverpool :
1 League Championship
Member of the Liverpool F.C Hall of Fame
(4). JOHN BARNES ( 1987-1997 )
John Barnes is considered one of Liverpool's greatest players, he joined Liverpool in the year 1987 and joined forces with the also newly signed Peter Beardsley and John Aldridge to form one of the club's greatest forward lines. Barnes is a great striker known for his creativity, game vision, so energetic, powerful shot accuracy, self-confidence, composure technique, and teamwork. On his debut for Liverpool, it took him 9 minutes to create a goal chance for Aldridge against Arsenal in the year 1987, Barnes's first real game was his home debut against Oxford.
Liverpool boss Dalglish was happy and amazed by his performance, he showed Liverpool's fans what he is capable of doing on the pitch. He created a goal, scores one, and amazed everyone with his extraordinary techniques and playing style. His best performance was in a match against Queens Park Rangers, they were leading in the league then, he scored one of his best career goals. Barnes's years with Liverpool were amazing and successful, he contributed greatly and played his best for Liverpool, he amazed everyone with his body feints, excellent dribbling skills, and good passes. His performances at Anfield will forever remain unforgotten in Liverpool's history, he made over 400 appearances and scored over 105 goals for Liverpool.
Archivements with Liverpool :
2 English Champion
2 English FA Cup Winner
1 English League Cup Winner
4 English Super Cup Winner
(3). IAN RUSH ( 1980-1986 ) ( 1986-1987 ) ( LOAN 1988-1996 )
Ian Rush is one of Liverpool's legends, he joined Liverpool in the year 1980, and his debut came on 13 December in the year 1980 in a League match against Ipswich Town and he performed well on the pitch. Ian Rush is a world-class striker known for his speed, creativity, game vision, self-confidence, dedication, shot accuracy, and teamwork. During his first season, Liverpool won their third European Championship, because of Liverpool's choice of buying talented players.
Ian Rush's first goal for Liverpool came the next season, in a European Cup match against Oulun Palloseura. His first League goal was in a match against Leeds United on 10 October in the year 1981 in a 3-0 win. Later Ian Rush surprised everyone with his first hat-trick against Notts County on 26 January 1982 in a 4-0 away League win, he ended that season as team's highest goal-scorer with 30 goals in 49 games.
In the 1982/83 season, Liverpool was amazing, Ian Rush contributed greatly which lead his team to another League and League Cup double. On 6 November in the year 1982, during the Merseyside Derby, Ian Rush was outstanding, scoring 4 goals in the 5-0 win. Because of his heroic performances, Ian Rush has been voted the PFA young player of the Year. Ian Rush's years with Liverpool were successful, hand and his efforts for Liverpool will never be forgotten in Liverpool's history. He made 660 appearances and scored 346 goals for Liverpool.
Archivements with Liverpool :
2 European Champion clubs'Cup Winner
5 English Champion
3 English FA Cup Winner
5 English League Cup Winner
4 English Super Cup Winner
(2). STEVEN GERRARD ( 1998-2015 )
Steven Gerrard is a retired English footballer, who spent many years of his football career at Liverpool. He joined Liverpool in the year 1998, he played 13 games but his physical condition was still delaying his progress. The day Gerrard surprised Liverpool's fans was, his heroic performance in his first Merseyside Derby in only his 9 games for the club, which made everyone believe that he is special on the pitch.
Gerrard is a world-class midfielder known for his defensive skill, awareness, strength, stamina, superior passing ability, vision ability to read the game, tactical awareness, and great leadership. Gerrard made his debut in the year 1998, back then, he used to play mostly on the right wing, but he was too nervous to perform well. He is so great at Central midfield, however, during his young age, he faced a small challenge of back and groin injuries in the 1999/00 season.
The next season Gerrard performed greatly and scored over 9 goals in all competitions, his efforts were a big help for Liverpool winning the FA Cup and the UEFA Cup that season. Gerrard proved himself as a great player, in a match against AC Milan in the Champions League final in the year 2005. After losing 3-0 at halftime, Liverpool managed to level the game during an amazing 6 minutes stretch, with Gerrard scoring the first goal and giving his team hope. His great efforts for Liverpool will forever remain in the heart of Liverpool's fans. He made 709 appearances and scored 185 goals for Liverpool.
Archivements with Liverpool :
1 UEFA Best player in Europe
1 Champions League Winner
2 UEFA Super Cup Winner
1 UEFA Cup Winner
2 English FA Cup Winner
3 English League Cup Winner
2 English Super Cup Winner
(1). KENNY DALGLISH ( 1977-1990 )
Kenny Dalglish is considered one of Liverpool's legends, he joined Liverpool in the year 1977, and he was signed as a replacement for Kevin Keegan, who had left the club to join Hamburg. Dalglish made his first team debut against Manchester United on 13 August 1977 in the Charity Shield, which ended a draw. His first goal for Liverpool came on 20 August in year 1977, in a League match, away at Middlesbrough Scoring 7 minutes in the game.
A few days later, he score on his home debut in a 2-0 win over Newcastle United. Dalglish is a great striker known for his self-confidence, dedication, commitment, creativity, excellent techniques, intelligence, patience, and great leadership on the pitch and outside the pitch. In the 1977/78 season, he finished the season as the club's top scorer with 31 goals.
In the 1978 European Cup final, Dalglish scored the only goal of the match to win over FC Bruges at Wembley, securing the trophy for Liverpool for the second time. During his second season with Liverpool, he scored 21 League goals, which was his most successful League performance as Liverpool sealed their first title with Dalglish. His great efforts for Liverpool will forever remain in the heart of Liverpool's fans. He made 515 appearances and scored 172 goals for Liverpool.
Archivements with Liverpool :
3 European Champion Club's Cup Winner
8 English Champion
1 UEFA Super Cup Winner
2 English FA Cup Winner
4 English League Cup Winner
7 English Super Cup Winner
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