51 Liverpool F.c Best Players of All Time

Liverpool Football Club is one of the most successful and renowned clubs in the English Premier League.

Founded in 1892, the team has won 18 league titles, seven FA Cups, eight League Cups, and six European trophies, making them one of the most decorated clubs in English football.

With an illustrious history, a passionate fan base, and a culture of excellence, Liverpool FC continues to be a leader in the world of football.

1. Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool F.C.

Career

• 2009–2010: Willem II
• 2010–2011: Groningen
• 2011–2013: Groningen
• 2013–2015: Celtic
• 2015–2018: Southampton
• 2018: Liverpool
• 2011: Netherlands U19
• 2011–2013: Netherlands U21
• 2015: Netherlands

Virgil van Dijk is a Dutch central defender who currently plays for Liverpool. Van Dijk was born on 8 July 1991 in Breda, Netherlands. At 1.95 meters tall, van Dijk is one of the tallest players in the Premier League and internationally.

Van Dijk started his career at Willem II before moving to Groningen where he made over 100 appearances between 2010–2015 including loan spells at Feyenoord Rotterdam and Southampton during that time as well as making 22 appearances for Holland from 2014 onwards [he has since retired from international football.

On 2 January 2018, it was announced that van Dijk had signed with Liverpool for £75 million (€84 million).

Becoming their fourth-most expensive signing ever after Fernando Torres (£50 million), Luis Suárez (£65 million) and Neymar (£222 million).

 In total, van Dik ended up playing 401 games across all competitions for Feyenoord Rotterdam, Groningen, Southampton and Liverpool scoring 10 goals.

Virgil van Dijk is a world-class defender who has spent his entire career at Southampton. Van Dijk was an important part of the Netherlands' run to the UEFA Nations League championship in 2019. 

He has been described as one of the best defenders in Europe, and he will be an essential piece for Liverpool this season. 

Van Dijk is known for his strong aerial ability and ball possession skills on the defensive side of the field, which makes him a difficult player to beat. 

He has also shown himself to be a powerful striker from set pieces, having scored many crucial goals throughout his career thus far.

His loyalty and dedication to Southampton have endeared him to both fans and teammates alike, making it likely that he will continue playing football at the club level for many years to come.

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2. Mohamed Salah

Liverpool F.C.

Career

• 2004–2005: Ittihad Basyoun
• 2005–2006: Othmason Tanta
• 2006–2010: Al Mokawloon
• 2010–2012: Al Mokawloon
• 2012–2014: Basel
• 2014–2016: Chelsea
• 2015: Fiorentina (loan)
• 2015–2016: Roma (loan
• 2016–2017: Roma
• 2017: Liverpool
• 2010–2011: Egypt U20
• 2011–2012: Egypt U23
• 2011: Egypt

Mohamed Salah is a forward for Liverpool and was born in Egypt on 15 June 1992. He made his professional debut with Al Mokawloon in 2010 and then joined Basel the next year.

He helped Basel win the Swiss Super League in 2013 and 2014, as well as reaching the Champions League semi-finals that year. 

In 2015, he signed for Chelsea but only played six league games before being loaned to Fiorentina where he scored 11 goals in 35 appearances.

After returning to Chelsea, Salah joined Liverpool for £36 million ($48 million) in July 2017 and has since been an important part of their squad.

Scoring 44 goals across all competitions including 32 Premier League goals this season which led to him being named PFA Players' Player of the Year at the end of 2018/19 season.

Mohamed Salah was instrumental as Egypt reached their first World Cup final and won it against Uruguay (1–0), becoming Africa's most decorated player with 3 titles (the African Cup of Nations twice, plus FIFA World Cup). 

Mohamed Salah is a talented footballer who has had an illustrious career with Chelsea and Roma. He was born in Egypt but moved to Europe at a young age, where he quickly established himself as one of the best players in his league.

Salah has been capped by Egypt on multiple occasions and is currently their top scorer. His style of the play revolves around fast breaks and quick passes which make him very difficult to defend against, making him a valuable player for any team he plays for. 

Liverpool is believed to have paid Roma £36 million for his services this winter, signaling just how high his value is internationally. 

With Liverpool looking like they will challenge for honors again next season, it's likely we'll see even more of Mohamed Salah on the pitch.

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3. Sadio Mané

Senegal national football team

Career

• 2009–2011
• 2011: Metz B
• 2012: Metz
• 2012–2014: Red Bull Salzburg
• 2014–2016: Southampton
• 2016–2022: Liverpool 196
• 2022: Bayern Munich)
• 2012: Senegal U23
• 2012: Senegal

Sadio Mané is a Senegal international and Bayern Munich forward who has scored over 100 goals in his career. He started his career at French club Metz before joining Bundesliga side Bayern Munich in 2011.

At 30 years old, Sadio Mané is still playing at the top level and looks likely to continue doing so for many years to come. 

Sadio Mané is known for his speed and dribbling ability, which have seen him score goals from all across the pitch.

His talent was recognized early on by some of the best clubs in Europe, with Bayern Munich signing him up in 2011 after he impressed during a trial period Sadio Mané is one of Liverpool's most exciting and coveted players. 

He has been a key player for the Reds since joining from Southampton in 2016, scoring goals at an impressive rate.

Sadio Mané was born in Senegal but played for his national team at the youth level before making his senior debut in 2012. 

He has gone on to become one of Senegal's most-capped players, appearing 93 times over the course of six years with the national side. 

Sadio Mané is known for his speed, creativity, and dribbling ability - all assets that have helped him score 63 goals in 101 appearances for Red Bull Salzburg and Saints combined.

After impressing during Liverpool's pre-season tour of America last summer, Sadio Mané made his Premier League debut as a substitute against Everton on 18 October 2018 - becoming only the second Senegalese player ever to feature in England's top division (after Cheick Tiote). 

With Bayern Munich reportedly interested in signing him this summer, Sadio Mané will be looking to continue achieving success with Liverpool while also representing Senegal at the international level once more.

Also Played For: senegal national football team, fc red bull salzburg

4. Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool F.C.

Career

• 2004–2016: Liverpool
• 2016: Liverpool
• 2013–2014: England 
• 2014–2015: England
• 2016: England
• 2016–2017: England
• 2017: England
• 2018: England

Trent Alexander-Arnold is a young English footballer who first came to prominence at Liverpool. He has spent the past two seasons with Liverpool and has been an important part of their defense.

At 24 years old, he is still developing as a player and could potentially become one of the best right-backs in the world. 

Trent Alexander-Arnold was born on October 7th, 1998 in Liverpool, England, and started his career playing for the local team Anfield Youth Team before progressing up to the senior level with Liverpool FC in 2016 where he played 178 matches over three seasons (2016–2018).

Currently, Trent Alexander-Arnold is contracted to play for Premier League side Liverpool until 2021 which shows that he has the potential to be one of the top players in Europe within this time frame. 

Trent Alexander-Arnold is a talented young player who has quickly made a name for himself on the international stage. He began his career with England's U16 team and has since gone on to play for their U17, U18, and now U21 teams.

Trent is known for his quickness, passing ability, and strong defensive instincts. He has represented England at various youth levels and looks set to continue this progress in the near future. 

Trent is likely to be one of the most successful English players of all time and could have a long career ahead of him if he continues to develop at this rate.

Also Played For: football right back, football manager 2020

5. Diogo Jota

Liverpool F.C.

Career

• 2005–2013: Gondomar
• 2013–2015: Paços de Ferreira
• 2014–2016: Paços de Ferreira
• 2016–2018: Atlético Madrid
• 2016–2017: Porto (loan)
• 2017–2018: Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan)
• 2018–2020: Wolverhampton Wanderers
• 2020: Liverpool
• 2014–2015: Portugal U19
• 2015–2018: Portugal U21
• 2016: Portugal U23
• 2019: Portugal

Diogo Jota is a Portuguese forward who currently plays for Liverpool. He made his senior debut with Paços de Ferreira in 2014 and went on to play 41 times over two seasons before joining Atlético Madrid in 2016.

Jota was one of the most sought-after young forwards in Europe and joined Liverpool as part of an £8 million deal in January 2021. 

Having scored 12 goals during his time at Atlético Madrid, he looks set to continue his development at Liverpool where he will hope to make an impact both domestically and internationally.

Diogo Jota is likely to be remembered most fondly by Liverpool supporters for his brace against Manchester City which helped secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League group stage. 

Diogo Jota is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Wolverhampton Wanderers. Jota has represented Portugal at both youth and senior levels and was part of the team that won the UEFA Nations League in 2019.

A quick, creative player with an eye for goal, Jota is known for his speed and dribbling ability. He began his career at Porto before joining Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan in the 2017–18 season. 

The following year he moved to Liverpool on a permanent basis where he has since made 58 appearances scoring 24 goals across all competitions including 10 international caps for Portugal over two years span from the 2019-2022 seasons.

Also Played For: wolverhampton wanderers f.c, portugal football team

6. Luis Suárez

Club Nacional de Football

Career

• 1991–1994: Artigas de Salto
• 1994–2000: Urreta
• 2001–2005: Nacional
• 2005–2006: Nacional
• 2006–2007: Groningen
• 2007–2011: Ajax
• 2011–2014: Liverpool
• 2014–2020: Barcelona
• 2020–2022: Atlético Madrid
• 2022: Nacional
• 2023: Grêmio
• 2006–2007: Uruguay U20
• 2012: Uruguay Olympic (O.P.)
• 2007: Uruguay

Luis Suárez is a talented Uruguayan striker who has had an illustrious career playing for top teams in Europe. 

Suarez signed with Premier League club Liverpool in January 2014, and helped the team win the Champions League in 2015.

In May 2018, he was banned from international football by FIFA after biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini during a World Cup match. Suarez returned to action with Grêmio in July 2018 and scored twice against Cruzeiro on his return to competitive play.

He is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in history, and is often compared to former Liverpool teammates Ian Rush and Fernando Torres. Luis Alberto Suárez Díaz was born on 24 January 1987 in Salto , Uruguay. 

At 1'82 m (6 ft 0 ins), he typically plays as a striker for clubs such as Groningen, Barcelona, Liverpool Fc., Napoli FC Ajax Amsterdam,[5], Sevilla FC, Atlético Madrid and Manchester United.

His association with these clubs spans over ten years across three continents; South America (Atletico Madrid), Europe (Liverpool) & Asia Pacific Region(Ajax Amsterdam). 

After making his senior debut at Nacional aged just 17 years old, Suarez went onto score 127 goals before joining English side Liverpool Football Club for £22 million ($34 million). "Suarez joins Van Persie & Rooney atop all-time goal scorers.

The Telegraph 16th August 2017 Luis Suárez is a world-renowned striker who has played for several top clubs, most notably Liverpool and Barcelona.

He is well known for his explosive pace and powerful shot, which has earned him numerous accolades over the years. In 2011 he was banned from football by FIFA after biting an opponent during a match in Italy; however, this ban was later overturned on appeal. 

Suárez recently announced he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season to join Barcelona in a move that is sure to cause controversy again. 

His outstanding skills have made him one of the most popular players in world football, and he remains one of Uruguay's most iconic exports.

Also Played For: spanish fut, la liga

7. Alisson Becker

Liverpool F.C.

Career

• 2002–2013: Internacional
• 2013–2016: Internacional
• 2016–2018: Roma
• 2018: Liverpool
• 2009: Brazil U17
• 2013: Brazil U20
• 2015: Brazil

Alisson Becker is a goalkeeper for Liverpool and was born in Brazil. He started his career with Internacional before moving to Liverpool in 2016. Alisson has been praised for his technique, reflexes, and shot-stopping ability.

Alisson won the EFL Cup with Liverpool in 2018 and also helped Brazil win the Copa America that year. Alisson Becker is a world-renowned goalkeeper who has enjoyed success at both club and international levels. 

The 25-year-old was born in Brazil but moved to Switzerland as a youngster, before joining Liverpool in 2017.

He made his debut for the Brazilian national team that year and went on to win 61 caps over the following two years. 

In 2019, he helped Brazil reach the Copa América final – their first-ever major tournament victory – where they beat Uruguay 1–0 thanks to an Alisson save in the last minutes of extra time. 

He remains one of Liverpool’s most highly-rated players and will likely start in goal when they take on Manchester City in the Champions League this week.

Also Played For: football manager 2022, soccer

8. Roberto Firmino

Liverpool F.C.

Career

• 2004–2008: CRB
• 2008–2009: Figueirense
• 2009–2011: Figueirense
• 2011–2015: 1899 Hoffenheim
• 2015: Liverpool
• 2014: Brazil

Roberto Firmino is a Brazilian forward who currently plays for Liverpool. Roberto Firmino started his career with CRB in 2004 before moving to Figueirense the following year.

In 2009, he joined Liverpool and has since made over 150 appearances for the club, scoring 49 goals. Roberto Firmino was part of Brazil's World Cup-winning team in 2014 and also won silver at the Olympics that same year.

He is considered one of the best forwards in Europe and is highly respected by his peers and managers alike. Roberto Firmino is married to Daniela Barbosa de Oliveira and they have two children together - Martin (born 2017) and Luan (born in 2020).

Roberto Firmino represented Brazil at the youth level but switched allegiances to Portugal later on in his career due to differences with then-national coach Dunga regarding selection policies.[5] [6] [7][8][9] Roberto Firmino was born on 17 February 1992 in Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil.

He started his career at Figueirense before joining Hoffenheim in 2011. Roberto Firmino made his international debut for Brazil in 2014 and has since played 55 times for the country. 

In 2019 he helped Brazil win the Copa América trophy, their first major title since 2002. Roberto Firmino is a powerful and fast striker who is able to score goals from anywhere on the pitch.

He is known as one of Hoffenheim's most consistent players and Liverpool are hoping he can help them reach European glory once again this season.

Also Played For: tsg 1899 hoffenheim, premier league

9. Andrew Robertson

Liverpool F.C.

Career

• 2009: Celtic
• 2009–2012: Queen's Park
• 2012–2013: Queen's Park
• 2013–2014: Dundee United
• 2014–2017: Hull City
• 2017: Liverpool
• 2013–2015: Scotland U21
• 2014: Scotland

Robertson was born in Glasgow, Scotland on March 11th, 1994. He started his career at Hibernian before moving to Liverpool in 2016 for a £ 8 million fee. Robertson has made over 100 appearances for Liverpool and is considered one of the club's most consistent players.

Robertson represented Scotland at the youth level, but never played senior international football until 2017 when he made 3 appearances for them during qualification for the World Cup Finals. 

In 2018, Robertson helped Liverpool win their fifth European Champions League title by playing in all 6 matches of the Final against Real Madrid CF.

He has recently been linked with a move away from Anfield, with Manchester United being reported as one of his potential suitors,[6] however he remains contracted to Liverpool until 2021.

Andrew Robertson is a Scottish footballer who plays as a left-back for Liverpool and the Scotland national team. He started his career at Celtic, before joining Queen's Park in 2009. 

He went on to make over 100 appearances for Dundee United, Hull City, and Liverpool respectively. Robertson has represented Scotland at the U21 level and made 60 senior international appearances to date.

Also Played For: scotland's best football players, scottish premier league

10. Ian Rush

Forward

Career

• 1978–1980: Chester City
• 1980–1986: Liverpool
• 1986–1988: Juventus
• 1986–1987: Liverpool (loan)
• 1988–1996: Liverpool
• 1996–1997: Leeds United
• 1997–1998: Newcastle United
• 1998: Sheffield United (loan)
• 1998–1999: Wrexham
• 1999–2000: Sydney Olympic
• 1980–1996: Wales[5]
• 2004–2005: Chester City
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ian Rush is a Welsh football legend and one of Liverpool's most successful players. He was part of the Reds' championship-winning squads in 1983 and 1986, as well as their FA Cup victory in 1987.

Rush made his debut for Chester City at the age of 16, before moving to Liverpool four years later. Over the course of his career, he won five Premier League titles and two FA Cups with Liverpool.

Ian Rush was named 'Player of the Year' by both The Times and Footballer's Association in 1984–85 and 1985–86 respectively, whilst also being awarded an MBE in 1990 for services to football. 

After retiring from playing professionally in 1991, Rush continued to work as a football commentator for BBC Wales until 2000; since then he has been working with Sky Sports UK on a freelance basis.

In 2006, Rush was voted into Liverpool F·C.'s Hall of Fame alongside other legends such as Kenny Dalglish and Steven Gerrard – making him arguably the greatest player ever to have played for them (although this claim has been disputed by many). 

In 2010, aged just 61,[5] Ian James Rush received an honorary doctorate from Swansea University[6] after giving evidence during its investigation into match fixing allegations levelled against several professional clubs including Manchester United.

On 23 July 2013 it was announced that IanRush had joined former Liverpool teammates John Aldridge & Phil Neal at non-league side Macclesfield Town where he will act as Technical Director.

IanJamesRush became manager (assistant coach) at Macclesfield Town FC on 1 January 2019 following departure Clive Allen.

Also Played For: wales

11. John Toshack

Forward

Career

• 1965–1970: Cardiff City
• 1970–1978: Liverpool
• 1978–1984: Swansea City
• 1968–1969: Wales Under-23
• 1969–1980: Wales
• 1978–1983: Swansea City (Player–manager)
• 1983–1984: Swansea City
• 1984–1985: Sporting CP
• 1985–1989: Real Sociedad
• 1989–1990: Real Madrid
• 1991–1994: Real Sociedad
• 1994: Wales
• 1995–1997: Deportivo
• 1997–1999: Beşiktaş
• 1999: Real Madrid
• 2000–2001: Saint-Étienne
• 2001–2002: Real Sociedad
• 2002–2003: Catania
• 2004: Real Murcia
• 2004–2010: Wales
• 2011–2012: Macedonia
• 2013: Khazar Lankaran
• 2014–2016: Wydad Casablanca
• 2018: Tractor
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Toshack is a Welsh football manager who has managed both Liverpool and Swansea City. Toshack made his name as a prolific striker for Cardiff City before moving to Liverpool in 1970.

He was appointed manager of Swansea City in 1978, guiding them to the First Division title in 1983. Toshack left Swansea following the club's relegation from the Premier League in 1984 but returned to manage Liverpool two years later.

In 1988, he led Wales to their first-ever major tournament victory at Euro 88, earning him the nickname 'The Lion of Mid-Wales'. After another successful spell at Anfield which saw them win three league titles and two FA Cups between 1990 and 1994.

Toshack was sacked by Liverpool owner John W Henry following an alleged power struggle with player managers Kenny Dalglish and Roy Evans.

He retired from management after leaving Spanish side Valencia midway through the 2006–07 season; during his time there he steered them into La Liga for only their second-ever season while also winning Copa del Rey twice (2007–08 & 2008–09).

On 25 May 2010, it was announced that Toshack had been appointed assistant manager of Real Madrid under new coach José Mourinho on a three-year contract starting 1 July 2010; this followed Pepe Reina's decision not to renew his contract with Real Madrid.

Toshack departed Real Madrid on 30 June 2013 having failed to help them win any silverware during his tenure including being dismissed just months into managerial duties due to poor results.

Also Played For: cardiff city f.c

12. Pepe Reina

Goalkeeper

Career

• 1988–1995: EF Madrid Oeste
• 1995–1999: Barcelona
• 1999: Barcelona C
• 1999–2000: Barcelona B
• 2000–2002: Barcelona
• 2002–2005: Villarreal
• 2005–2014: Liverpool
• 2013–2014: Napoli (loan)
• 2014–2015: Bayern Munich
• 2015–2018: Napoli
• 2018–2020: AC Milan
• 2020: Aston Villa (loan)
• 2020–2022: Lazio
• 2022: Villarreal
• 1998–1999: Spain U16
• 1999: Spain U17
• 2000: Spain U18
• 2000–2003: Spain U21
• 2005–2017: Spain

Pepe Reina is a Spanish goalkeeper who currently plays for Villarreal. Pepe Reina started his career with EF Madrid Oeste before joining Barcelona in 1999.

During his time at Barcelona, Pepe Reina made 30 appearances and helped the club win La Liga and the Champions League in 2002. After leaving Barcelona, Pepe Reina joined Valencia where he spent two seasons before moving to Villarreal in 2007.

At Villarreal, Pepe has been an ever-present fixture and helped them reach the UEFA Europa League final in 2017–18 season where they lost to Ajax Amsterdam on penalties Pepe Reina is a Spanish goalkeeper who has played for Villarreal and Liverpool.

He was part of the Spain team that won the World Cup in 2006. Pepe Reina has also represented Spain at Euro 2004, 2010 and 2012. In 2013, he signed on loan to Napoli where he helped them win Serie A title that year as well as being named the league's best player of the season.

Pepe Reina joined Bayern Munich in 2014 but only stayed with them for three seasons before moving to AC Milan on a permanent deal in 2018. At age 38 years old, Pepe Reina is still playing professional football and looks set to continue doing so for many more years to come.

Also Played For: s.s.c. napoli

13. Joël Matip

Liverpool F.C.

Career

• 1995–1997: SC Weitmar 
• 1997–2000: VfL Bochum
• 2000–2009: Schalke 
• 2009–2011: Schalke 
• 2009–2016: Schalke 
• 2016: Liverpool
• 2010–2015: Cameroon
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:07, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

Joël Matip joined Liverpool from Schalke in the summer of 2018 and quickly established himself as a key member of Jürgen Klopp's defence. He has previously played for Bochum, Villarreal and Ajax, winning two Bundesliga titles with Dortmund before moving to Anfield.

A Germany international since 2013, he was part of their squad that reached the World Cup final in 2014 but were beaten by Argentina. 

With experience at both center-back and left-back, Matip is well equipped to deal with any opposition attack - making him an important player for Liverpool this season Joël Matip began his career with German side SC Weitmar 45.

He spent two seasons at VfL Bochum before moving to Schalke 04 in 2009. Matip made 194 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit before joining Liverpool in 2016. 

The Cameroon international has been a regular fixture in Jürgen Klopp's team, playing 133 times and scoring eight goals during that time span. At 34 years old, Matip is still active and looks set to continue his successful career into the future.

Also Played For: fc schalke 04, cameroon

14. Kenny Dalglish

Career

• 1967–1968: Cumbernauld United
• 1968–1969: Celtic
• 1969–1977: Celtic
• 1977–1990: Liverpool
• 1972–1976: Scotland U23
• 1971–1986: Scotland
• 1985–1991: Liverpool
• 1991–1995: Blackburn Rovers
• 1997–1998: Newcastle United
• 2000: Celtic (caretaker)
• 2011–2012: Liverpool
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Kenny Dalglish is a Scottish football player who has played for Celtic, Liverpool and Manchester United. He was born on 4 March 1951 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Dalglish began his career at Cumbernauld United in 1967 before moving to Celtic the following year. He made his professional debut with Celtic in 1971 and went on to play over 600 matches for the club, winning nine league titles and three Scottish Cups along the way.

In 1977, he signed for Liverpool where he won five English League titles, two FA Cups and one European Cup during his time there – making him arguably one of the most successful British players of all time. 

Dalglish moved to Manchester United in 1985 as manager Alex Ferguson tried to bring him back to Anfield after he had left Liverpool four years earlier due to personal differences with then-manager Bob Paisley.

His final season with Manchester United saw them win another Premier League title. After leaving Manchester United in 1991, Dalglisgh returned home to manage Aberdeen from 1992–96 before retiring from playing professionally at the age of 42.

In 2009, Kenny was appointed an MBE (Member of The Order Of The British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth II for services to football.

Also Played For: celtic

15. Georginio Wijnaldum

A.S. Roma

Career

• 1997–2004: Sparta Rotterdam
• 2004–2007: Feyenoord
• 2007–2011: Feyenoord
• 2011–2015: PSV
• 2015–2016: Newcastle United
• 2016–2021: Liverpool
• 2021: Paris Saint-Germain
• 2022: Roma (loan)
• 2005–2007: Netherlands U17
• 2007–2009: Netherlands U19
• 2009–2013: Netherlands U21
• 2011: Netherlands

Wijnaldum is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for Roma on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. Wijnaldum made his debut in the Eredivisie with Sparta Rotterdam in 2007, before joining Feyenoord two years later.

He went on to make 109 appearances for PSV over the course of four seasons, scoring 40 goals along the way. 

In 2015, Wijnaldum moved to France and signed for Paris Saint-Germain; he spent two seasons at the club before moving to Roma this year.

A versatile midfielder, Wijnaldum has been used primarily as a central or defensive player by both clubs he's played for throughout his career so far - an attribute which may give him an advantage playing alongside more attacking players at Roma.

Having represented Netherlands at youth level, Wijnaldum became eligible to represent his country internationally in 2014 and made his full international debut that same year against Luxembourg.

Known for his strong passing ability and workrate off the ball, Wijnaldum is considered one of Holland's most promising young talents.

With 26 caps under his belt (including 3 starts), he is well on track to becoming regular captain of Netherlands' national team in future years.

Despite being 32 years old now - making him somewhat older than many of Europe's top midfielders - Georginio still has plenty left in terms of potential; we can only hope that he continues developing at such a rapid rate.

Also Played For: psv, eredivisie

16. John Barnes

Career

• Stowe Boys Club
• 1980–1981: Sudbury Court
• 1981–1987: Watford
• 1987–1997: Liverpool
• 1997–1999: Newcastle United
• 1999: Charlton Athletic
• 1982–1983: England U21
• 1983–1995 : England
• 1999–2000: Celtic
• 2008–2009: Jamaica
• 2009: Tranmere Rovers
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Barnes is a former left winger who played in the English Premier League for Manchester United and Middlesbrough. He also had spells at Watford, Everton and West Ham United.

Barnes represented Jamaica at international level, making his debut in 1984 against Panama. He was a regular player for them until 1998, scoring 28 goals in 83 appearances. 3.

Barnes retired from professional football in 2003 after 11 years playing professionally, but continued to play for semi-professional teams until 2007 when he announced his retirement from the sport altogether 4.

In 2012 John Barnes was made an MBE (Member of the British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth II John Charles Bryan Barnes was born on November 7th 1963,[3] Kingston Jamaica to parents of Jamaican descent.

After success with Stowe Boys Club as well as trials with Chelsea Manchester United and England U21s 17 year old John signed professional terms with then Second Division side Charlton Athletic appearing 59 times over.

Two seasons before being sold to First Division club Everton for £350 000 on March 22nd 1985 just one week after they had been relegated from The Premiership. 

It wasn't long however before interest once again came calling this time from newly promoted First Division side West Ham United.

Joining up alongside Alan Shearer and Mark Lawrenson; during that 1987/1988 season West Ham suffered relegation only avoiding the drop by four points thanks to their goal difference (+29).

Relegated back down however following another successful campaign; 1988/1989 saw then manager Billy Bonds sign Irish International Frank McAvennie(24 apps) alongwith Luther Blissett & Carlton Palmer while veteran defender Clive Allen departed having made 265 appearances whilst at Upton Park.

At 34 years old it seemed like this may be the end of Barnes' career but he decided against retiring yet again signing a new three year contract keeping him at Upton Park til 1992 which would mark 10 years since turning pro. 

Despite rumours linking him with moves abroad including both Liverpool Fc & Anderlecht Jupiler Pro League outfit Mouscron-Oostende striker Antoine Sibierski claimed during an interview that "I know about JohnBarnes because I've spoken to him adding further fuel onto what looked like becoming.

Also Played For: united kingdom soccer, watford f.c

17. Bruce Grobbelaar

Liverpool F.C.

Career

• 1973–1974: Highlanders
• 1975: Chibuku Shumba
• 1976: Highlands Park
• 1977–1978: Durban City
• 1979–1981: Vancouver Whitecaps
• 1979–1980: Crewe Alexandra (loan)
• 1981–1994: Liverpool
• 1993: Stoke City (loan)
• 1994–1996: Southampton
• 1996–1997: Plymouth Argyle
• 1997: Oxford United
• 1997: Sheffield Wednesday
• 1997–1998: Oldham Athletic
• 1998: Chesham United
• 1998: Bury
• 1998: Lincoln City
• 1999: Northwich Victoria
• 2002: Hellenic
• 2007: Glasshoughton Welfare
• 1977: Rhodesia
• 1980–1998: Zimbabwe
• 2018: Matabeleland
• 1997: Zimbabwe
• 1998: Zimbabwe
• 1999–2001: SuperSport United
• 2001–2002: Hellenic
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Grobbelaar is most famously known for his time as a goalkeeper for Liverpool and Southampton. He played for both clubs for a total of 440 games. Grobbelaar also spent time on loan at Stoke City.

Grobbelaar was born in Durban, South Africa in 1957. Grobbelaar retired from professional football in 1996. Grobbelaar is currently a football commentator for Dutch television. Grobbelaar was awarded an Order of Mapungubwe in 2007.

Grobbelaar is a father of four children. Grobbelaar was inducted into the Liverpool Football Hall of Fame in May 2012. 

Grobbelaar is currently a ambassador for the Liverpool FC Foundation. Grobbelaar was a goalkeeper for several clubs in England, including Plymouth Argyle, Oxford United, Sheffield Wednesday, Oldham Athletic, and Lincoln City.

He also played for the Zimbabwe national team, and was their captain from 1998 to 2000. Grobbelaar later became a manager, most notably with SuperSport United in South Africa. He retired from coaching in 2018. 

Grobbelaar is now a commentator for Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. He has been married to his wife, Lorraine, for over 30 years. Grobbelaar has two children, a daughter and a son.

Grobbelaar was born in Rhodesia, but later moved to Zimbabwe. He is now based in the United Kingdom.

Also Played For: zimbabwe best football players, plymouth argyle f.c

18. Sami Hyypiä

Career

• 1977–1988: Kumu
• 1989: PaPe
• 1990–1991: Kumu
• 1992–1995: MyPa
• 1995–1999: Willem II
• 1999–2009: Liverpool
• 2009–2011: Bayer Leverkusen
• 1989–1992: Finland U21
• 1992–2010: Finland
• 2011–2012: Finland (assistant)
• 2012–2014: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2014: Brighton & Hove Albion
• 2015–2016: FC Zürich
• 2020: FC Haka (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sami Hyypiä is a former Finnish international centre-back who played for Bayer Leverkusen from 2012 to 2016. Sami Hyypiä was born on 7 October 1973 in Porvoo, Finland.

Hyypiä started his career at local club Kumu before joiningPaPe in 1989. Hyypiä made his senior debut for Kumu in 1989 and went on to play for them until 1991. Hyypiä joined Bayer Leverkusen in 2012 and played for them until 2016.

Hyypiä won the Finnish Cup with Leverkusen in 2013 and 2014. Hyypiä was also part of the Finnish national team that won the 2014 World Cup. 

Hyypiä left Leverkusen in 2016 and retired from football. Sami Hyypiä is currently the manager of HJK.

Sami Hyypiä is one of the most decorated footballers of all time, having won 36 international caps for Finland and played in over 500 matches for various clubs around the world. 

Sami Hyypiä started his career at MyPa and went on to play for Willem II, Liverpool, Bayer Leverkusen and Brighton & Hove Albion before joining FC Zürich in 2016.

Sami Hyypiä is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time and is widely credited with helping turn Liverpool into one of the most successful clubs in European football. 

Sami Hyypiä was named Manager of the Year in his first season at FC Zürich and has continued to lead the club to success, winning the Swiss Super League in both 2016 and 2018.

Sami Hyypiä is currently assistant manager of FC Haka and is widely tipped to take over as manager of the club in the future.

Also Played For: finland national football team

19. Steven Gerrard

Midfielder

Career

• 1989–1998: Liverpool
• 1998–2015: Liverpool
• 2015–2016: LA Galaxy
• 1999–2000: England U21
• 2000–2014: England
• 2017–2018: Liverpool U18 and U19
• 2018–2021: Rangers
• 2021–2022: Aston Villa
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Gerrard started his career at Liverpool, before being sold to England's Aston Villa in 1998. Gerrard made a name for himself with Liverpool, winning the Premier League title in 2005 and the FA Cup in 2006.

Gerrard then transferred to LA Galaxy in 2011, before returning to Liverpool in 2016. Gerrard has made over 350 appearances for Liverpool, and has also represented England at international level. Gerrard was made an MBE in 2018, for his services to football.

Gerrard is one of the most successful and iconic Liverpool players of all time. He has won numerous honours with the club, including six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, two League Cups, and the UEFA Champions League. 

He also represented England at international level for over a decade, and helped the team to win a World Cup in 2006.

Gerrard made his Liverpool debut in 1998 and has since made over 500 appearances for the club. He is one of the most successful players in Liverpool history, and is widely considered to be one of the best midfielders of his era. 

Gerrard led Liverpool to victory in the 2005 Champions League final, and he has also won the FA Cup, League Cup, and UEFA Champions League with the club.

He has also been awarded the PFA Players' Player of the Year award on multiple occasions. Gerrard announced his retirement from international football in 2014, after playing 114 matches for England. 

He remains the overall leading goalscorer for England U21s, and he is also the most-capped player for the national side. 

Gerrard was appointed manager of Liverpool's U18 and U19 teams in 2017, and he has since led the teams to two successful seasons. He will succeed Jürgen Klopp as Liverpool manager in 2021.

Also Played For: england national football team

20. Michael Owen

Forward

Career

• 1991–1996: Liverpool
• 1996–2004: Liverpool
• 2004–2005: Real Madrid
• 2005–2009: Newcastle United
• 2009–2012: Manchester United
• 2012–2013: Stoke City
• England U15
• England U16
• England U18
• 1997: England U20
• 1997: England U21
• 2006–2007: England B
• 1998–2008: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Michael Owen is a former English footballer who played for Liverpool. Owen started his career at Liverpool, where he made 116 appearances and scored 118 goals.

Owen was one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe during his playing days, and he was signed by Manchester United for £16 million in 2004. Owen retired from professional football in 2007, having made a total of 216 appearances and scoring 118 goals.

Owen is currently a football commentator for BBC Sport. Owen is married to singer Nicole Scherzinger and they have two children. Owen is a charity ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 

Owen is currently working as a football commentator for BBC Sport. Owen is known for his speed, technique, and goalscoring ability.

Michael Owen is one of the most famous and successful English footballers of all time. He is best known for his time at Manchester United, where he scored a record 31 goals in five seasons. 

Owen began his career at Newcastle United, where he was a key player in their promotion to the Premier League in 2005. He spent two seasons at Manchester United before joining Stoke City in 2012.

Owen is a prolific goal scorer, having scored 163 goals in 364 appearances in all competitions. He is also a two-time England international, playing 40 times for the country. 

Owen retired from professional football in 2013 after spending time with Japanese club Manchester United. He now works as a football pundit.

21. Robbie Fowler

Forward

Career

• 1984–1993: Liverpool
• 1993–2001: Liverpool
• 2001–2003: Leeds United
• 2003–2006: Manchester City
• 2006–2007: Liverpool
• 2007–2008: Cardiff City
• 2008: Blackburn Rovers
• 2009–2010: North Queensland Fury
• 2010–2011: Perth Glory
• 2011–2012: Muangthong United
• 1993–1995: England U21
• 1994: England B
• 1996–2002: England
• 2011–2012: Muangthong United
• 2019–2020: Brisbane Roar
• 2020–2021: East Bengal
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Fowler was born in Liverpool, England in 1975 and started playing football at the age of 7. Fowler started his career at Liverpool and was a prolific striker during the 1990s.

Fowler joined Leeds United in 2001 and then Manchester City in 2003. Fowler retired from professional football in 2006. Fowler has since begun a career as a football commentator.

Fowler is currently a pundit for BT Sport and is also a coach for the England national under-21 football team. Fowler has won two Premier League titles, four FA Cups and a Champions League with Liverpool.

Fowler has also been awarded an honorary degree from Liverpool John Moores University. Fowler is currently the owner of a golf course in Dubai. Fowler was a prolific goalscorer in the Premier League and international football.

He is best known for his time at Liverpool, where he scored 306 goals in 390 appearances. Fowler left Liverpool in 2003 after a falling out with the club's management. 

He later rejoined them in 2007. After leaving Liverpool, Fowler joined Cardiff City and helped them reach the Premier League.

He then moved to Blackburn Rovers, where he helped them win the League Cup. Fowler then moved to North Queensland Fury, where he helped them win the A-League title. 

Fowler then moved to Perth Glory, where he helped them win the A-League championship. Fowler then moved to Muangthong United, where he helped them win the Thai Premier League.

Fowler then retired from professional football in 2012. Fowler was a regular for England U21 and played 26 times. Fowler is currently the head coach of Brisbane Roar.

22. Kevin Keegan

Career

• 1967–1968: Scunthorpe United
• 1968–1971: Scunthorpe United
• 1971–1977: Liverpool
• 1977–1980: Hamburger SV
• 1980–1982: Southampton
• 1982–1984: Newcastle United
• 1985: Blacktown City
• 1972–1982: England
• 1992–1997: Newcastle United
• 1997–1999: Fulham
• 1999–2000: England
• 2001–2005: Manchester City
• 2008: Newcastle United

Kevin Keegan was a successful English football manager, who managed Newcastle United to promotion to the Premier League in 2008. 

Keegan played as a forward for Scunthorpe United and Enfield House YC in his youth, before making his senior debut for Scunthorpe in 1967.

Keegan was manager of Tottenham Hotspur from 1995 to 1996, before taking over at Newcastle United in April 2008. 

Keegan led Newcastle to the Premier League in 2008, but was sacked in February 2009. Keegan was appointed manager of Manchester City in June 2009, but was sacked in October 2011.

Keegan was appointed manager of Queens Park Rangers in December 2011, but was sacked in February 2012. Keegan was appointed manager of West Ham United in May 2012, but was sacked in October 2013. 

Keegan was appointed manager of Sunderland in December 2013, but was sacked in February 2014. Keegan was appointed manager of Brighton & Hove Albion in May 2014, but was sacked in October 2014.

Also Played For: hamburger sv, newcastle united f.c.

23. Jamie Carragher

Defender

Career

• 1988–1996: Liverpool
• 1996–2013: Liverpool
• 1996–1997: England U20
• 1996–2000: England U21
• 1999–2010: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jamie Carragher is a former English defender who played for Liverpool and England. Carragher started his career at Liverpool and went on to make over 300 appearances for the club.

He won the Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup with Liverpool. Carragher also played for Chelsea and Manchester United before retiring in 2013. 

Carragher has been a pundit for Sky Sports since retiring and has expressed his views on a number of topics.

In 2019, Carragher was awarded an OBE for his services to football. Carragher has two children and lives in Spain. 

Jamie Carragher is a former English defender who played for Liverpool and England. Carragher started his career at Liverpool and went on to make over 300 appearances for the club.

He won the Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup with Liverpool. Carragher also played for Chelsea and Manchester United before retiring in 2013. '

Carragher has been a pundit for Sky Sports since retiring and has expressed his views on a number of topics. In 2019, Carragher was awarded an OBE for his services to football.

Also Played For: sky sports

24. Steve McManaman

Midfielder

Career

• 1988–1990: Liverpool
• 1990–1999: Liverpool
• 1999–2003: Real Madrid
• 2003–2005: Manchester City
• 1991–1993: England U21
• 1994–2001: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Steve McManaman is a former English footballer who played as a winger. McManaman started his career at Liverpool, before moving to Real Madrid and then Barcelona.

He won the Premier League, La Liga, and the Champions League with Madrid and Barcelona, and was named the European Footballer of the Year in 1997. 

McManaman joined Manchester United in 2003, and won the Premier League and the Champions League with them in 2005.

He retired from professional football in 2013, and has since been involved in coaching and television work. 

McManaman was born in Bootle, Merseyside, and played for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, and Los Angeles Galaxy. He represented England at international level.

Steve McManaman was born on 11 February 1972 in Bootle, Merseyside, England. He began his career at Liverpool, before moving to Real Madrid and then Barcelona. 

He won the Premier League, La Liga, and the Champions League with Madrid and Barcelona, and was named the European Footballer of the Year in 1997.

McManaman joined Manchester United in 2003, and won the Premier League and the Champions League with them in 2005. He retired from professional football in 2013, and has since been involved in coaching and television work. 

McManaman was born in Bootle, Merseyside, and played for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, and Los Angeles Galaxy. He represented England at international level.

25. Graeme Souness

Career

• 1970–1972: Tottenham Hotspur
• 1972: Montreal Olympique (loan)
• 1972–1978: Middlesbrough
• 1977: West Adelaide (loan)
• 1978–1984: Liverpool
• 1984–1986: Sampdoria
• 1986–1991: Rangers
• 1974–1986: Scotland
• 1986–1991: Rangers
• 1991–1994: Liverpool
• 1995–1996: Galatasaray
• 1996–1997: Southampton
• 1997: Torino
• 1997–1999: Benfica
• 2000–2004: Blackburn Rovers
• 2004–2006: Newcastle United
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Graeme Souness is one of the most decorated players in English football history, having won numerous accolades including two Premier League titles and two FA Cups with Liverpool.

Souness began his career at Tynecastle Boys Club before joining North Merchiston BC. He made his professional debut with Tottenham Hotspur in 1970 and went on to play 176 games for the club over the next seven years.

Souness joined Montreal Olympique on loan in 1972 and helped the club to the CONCACAF Champions League title that season. He made the switch to Liverpool the following year and won two Premier League titles and two FA Cups with the club.

Souness retired from football in 1998 after spending 14 seasons with Liverpool. He has since embarked on a successful career as a football commentator and has also worked as a coach. Souness was knighted in the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours.

He is the father of former Liverpool and Scotland captain Steven Gerrard.

26. Steve Heighway

Career

• 1970–1981: Liverpool
• 1981: Minnesota Kicks
• 1981–1982: Philadelphia Fever (indoor)
• 1970–1981: Republic of Ireland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Steve Heighway was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1947. Heighway began his career playing for Shamrock Rovers F.C. in the Irish Premier Division. Heighway moved to England to play for Burnley F.C.

in the English Premier Division. Heighway scored a goal against FC Zürich in 1977. Heighway retired from professional football in 1981. Heighway worked as a football coach in England and Wales.

Heighway was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Heighway was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007 and underwent surgery. Heighway died on 4 September 2017 at the age of 75.

Heighway was born in Skelmersdale, Lancashire in England in July of 1960. Heighway began his football career with Liverpool in the 1970s. 

He made 329 appearances and scored 50 goals for the club. Heighway then moved to Minnesota in the United States where he played for the Minnesota Kicks in the American Soccer League.

He scored 26 goals in 26 appearances. Heighway then moved to Philadelphia in 1982 where he played for the Fever in the American Soccer League. 

He scored 23 goals in 23 appearances. Heighway then moved to England and played for Skelmersdale United in the Lancashire County League. He made 378 appearances and scored 57 goals for the club.

Heighway then retired from professional football in 1994. Heighway then moved back to Minnesota and began coaching youth football. 

Heighway is now retired and lives in Minnesota with his wife. Heighway is a former England international and was inducted into the Liverpool F.C. Hall of Fame in 2006.

27. Fernando Torres

Forward

Career

• 1989–1991: Parque 84
• 1991–1994: Mario's Holanda
• 1994–1995: Rayo 13
• 1995–2001: Atlético Madrid
• 2001–2007: Atlético Madrid
• 2007–2011: Liverpool
• 2011–2015: Chelsea
• 2014–2015: AC Milan (loan)
• 2015–2016: Atlético Madrid (loan)
• 2016–2018: Atlético Madrid
• 2018–2019: Sagan Tosu
• 2000: Spain U15
• 2001: Spain U16
• 2001: Spain U17
• 2002: Spain U18
• 2002: Spain U19
• 2002–2003: Spain U21
• 2003–2014: Spain
• 2021: Atlético Madrid U19

Torres is a Spanish striker who played for Atlético Madrid and Liverpool. Torres was born in 1984 and started playing football at the age of eight. Torres had a successful spell at Atlético Madrid, scoring 82 goals in 214 appearances.

Torres moved to Liverpool in 2007 and scored 65 goals in 102 appearances. Torres was loaned to Chelsea in January 2011, but was never able to settle in England and returned to Liverpool. 

Torres joined Atlético Madrid on a permanent basis in July 2011 and has since scored 33 goals in 62 appearances.

Torres has represented Spain at international level and won the World Cup in 2010. Torres is currently manager of Atlético Madrid's U19 team. 

Torres is a very experienced striker and is likely to continue playing in the near future. Torres was born on October 25th, 1985 in the town of Torres del Río, in the province of Cádiz, in the south of Spain.

Torres started his career at local club Atlético Madrid, where he made his professional debut in 2001. Torres went on to score 110 goals for Atlético Madrid, helping the club to win the La Liga championship in 2005, the Copa del Rey in 2007, and the UEFA Cup in 2007. 

Torres joined Chelsea in 2007, and helped the club to win the Premier League championship in 2010 and the FA Cup in 2011.

Torres joined AC Milan on a season-long loan in 2014, and helped the club to win the Serie A championship in 2015. Torres rejoined Chelsea in January 2016, and helped the club to win the Premier League championship in 2017. 

Torres retired from professional football in January 2019. Torres has been capped 58 times by Spain, and has scored 13 goals. Torres has been a regular pundit for Spanish television network La Liga.

Also Played For: atlético de madrid, european championship

28. Peter Beardsley

Career

• 1979–1982: Carlisle United
• 1981: Vancouver Whitecaps
• 1982: Vancouver Whitecaps
• 1982–1983: Manchester United
• 1983: Vancouver Whitecaps
• 1983–1987: Newcastle United
• 1987–1991: Liverpool
• 1991–1993: Everton
• 1993–1997: Newcastle United
• 1997–1998: Bolton Wanderers
• 1998: Manchester City (loan)
• 1998: Fulham (loan)
• 1998: Fulham
• 1998–1999: Hartlepool United
• 1999: Melbourne Knights
• 1991–1992: England 
• 1986–1996: England
• 1999–2000: England
• 2001–2011: Newcastle United Reserves
• 2010: Newcastle United
• 2014–2018: Newcastle United Reserves
• 2015: Newcastle United 

Peter Beardsley is a former English footballer who played as a forward and midfielder. He began his career at Newcastle United, and later played for Manchester United and Vancouver Whitecaps.

He was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2012. He retired in 2003 after a lengthy injury crisis. He has since been involved in television and radio punditry. He is married with three children.

He was born in Hexham, Northumberland, in 1961. He has been awarded an MBE in 2012. He currently works as a television pundit. Beardsley began his managerial career at Newcastle United, taking over from Terry McDermott in 1999.

Beardsley helped guide the team to Premier League safety in his first season, but was sacked in 2001 after a poor run of results. 

He then returned to the club as assistant manager under Steve McClaren, before taking over as caretaker manager following McClaren's resignation.

He was given the job on a permanent basis in 2014 and has since led the team to two successive top-ten finishes. 

Beardsley has also worked as a television pundit, appearing on programmes such as Match of the Day and Soccer AM. He was born in Newcastle and played for the club as a youngster.

Beardsley is a former England international, making his debut in 1986.

Also Played For: newcastle united f.c, everton f.c

29. Jürgen Klopp

Career

• 1972–1983: SV Glatten
• 1983–1987: TuS Ergenzingen
• 1987: 1. FC Pforzheim
• 1987–1988: Eintracht Frankfurt II
• 1988–1989: Viktoria Sindlingen
• 1989–1990: Rot-Weiss Frankfurt
• 1990–2001: Mainz 05
• 2001–2008: Mainz 05
• 2008–2015: Borussia Dortmund
• 2015: Liverpool
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jürgen Klopp is a German football manager who has been in charge of Liverpool since October 2016. Klopp was born in 1967 in Stuttgart, West Germany. He started his career as a striker with his hometown club, Stuttgart.

He joined Borussia Dortmund in 1992 and went on to win two Bundesliga titles and two DFB-Pokals with them. Klopp left Dortmund in 2007 to take charge of Mainz 05. He won the Bundesliga title with them in his first season.

In 2011, Klopp took over as manager of Bayern Munich and led them to two Bundesliga titles and the Champions League. He left Bayern Munich in 2016 to take over at Liverpool. Klopp has won the UEFA Super Cup with Liverpool (2017) and the FA Cup with Dortmund (2012).

Klopp is the manager of the Germany national team. Jürgen Klopp was appointed manager of Borussia Dortmund in October 2008. 

Klopp quickly turned around the team and led them to promotion to the Bundesliga in his first season. Dortmund then reached the Champions League final in his second season, but lost to Manchester United.

In his third season, Dortmund reached the German Cup final, where they were defeated by Bayern Munich. Klopp's fourth season saw Dortmund win the Bundesliga, the DFB-Pokal, and the UEFA Europa League. 

Klopp's fifth season saw Dortmund win the Bundesliga and the German Cup. In Klopp's sixth season, Dortmund reached the Champions League final, where they were defeated by Liverpool. 

Klopp left Dortmund at the end of the season. Klopp is currently manager of Liverpool.

30. Xabi Alonso

Midfielder

Career

• 1990–1999: Antiguoko
• 1999–2000: Real Sociedad B
• 2000–2004: Real Sociedad
• 2000–2001:  Eibar (loan)
• 2004–2009: Liverpool
• 2009–2014: Real Madrid
• 2014–2017: Bayern Munich
• 2000: Spain U18
• 2002–2003: Spain U21
• 2003–2014: Spain
• 2001–2012: Basque Country
• 2018-2019: Real Madrid (youth)
• 2019–2022: Real Sociedad B
• 2022: Bayer Leverkusen

Alonso was born on November 25, 1981 in Tolosa, Spain. He started his professional career with Real Sociedad in 1999. He spent four seasons with Liverpool before joining Real Madrid in 2009.

Alonso won four La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey trophies, and the Champions League with Real Madrid. He left Madrid in 2014 and signed with Bayer Leverkusen. He is the head coach of Leverkusen's U-19 team.

Alonso has represented Spain at every level, including the 2006 and 2010 World Cups. He is one of the best midfielders in the world. 

Alonso is married and has two children. Alonso is a Spanish international who has played for Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in the past.

Alonso is known for his midfield play, which has seen him win a number of honours, including a World Cup and an UEFA European Championship. Alonso is currently manager of Real Madrid's youth team.

Also Played For: real sociedad, spain national football team

31. Alan Hansen

Career

• 1973–1977: Partick Thistle
• 1977–1991: Liverpool
• 1975–1976: Scotland U23
• 1979–1987: Scotland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Alan Hansen is a Scottish footballer who played for Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League. Hansen started his career at Aberdeen before moving to Liverpool in 1981.

He played for the club for 13 seasons, making 232 appearances and scoring 19 goals. Hansen was a key part of Liverpool's title-winning sides of 1984 and 1985, and helped the club win the FA Cup in 1987.

He retired from football in 1992. Hansen has since been involved in coaching and managerial roles, most notably with Liverpool's academy. Hansen was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

Hansen was diagnosed with cancer in late 2015, but recovered and continues to work as a football pundit. Alan Hansen is a Scottish footballer who played for Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League.

Hansen started his career at Aberdeen before moving to Liverpool in 1981. He played for the club for 13 seasons, making 232 appearances and scoring 19 goals. 

Hansen was a key part of Liverpool's title-winning sides of 1984 and 1985, and helped the club win the FA Cup in 1987.

He retired from football in 1992. Hansen has since been involved in coaching and managerial roles, most notably with Liverpool's academy. 

Hansen was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Hansen was diagnosed with cancer in late 2015, but recovered and continues to work as a football pundit.

32. Ian Callaghan

Career

• 1959–1978: Liverpool
• 1978: Ft Lauderdale Strikers (loan)
• 1978–1981: Swansea City
• 1979: Canberra City (loan)
• 1981: Cork United
• 1981: Crewe Alexandra
• 1966–1977: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ian Callaghan was born in Liverpool, England in 1942 and began his career playing for local side Toxteth. He made his professional debut for Chester in the 1962–63 season and went on to make over 200 appearances for the club.

He also represented Cheshire, North Wales and Lancashire during his career. He won two caps for England in the 1966 FIFA World Cup and played in the European Cup Winners' Cup with Chester in 1971. 

He retired from professional football in 1974 and later became manager of non-league side Frickley Athletic.

He was made an MBE in 2006 and was inducted into the Liverpool F.C. Hall of Fame in 2012. He was appointed manager of League One side Chester in October 2013 and left the club in October 2016. 

He has since been appointed manager of League Two side Northampton Town. Ian Callaghan passed away on 25 January 2018 at the age of 80.

33. Jordan Henderson

Midfielder

Career

• 1998–2008: Sunderland
• 2008–2011: Sunderland
• 2009: Coventry City (loan)
• 2011: Liverpool
• 2009: England U19
• 2009: England U20
• 2010–2013: England U21
• 2010: England

Jordan Henderson is a midfielder for Liverpool and was born in Sunderland, England in 1990. Henderson has played for Sunderland and Liverpool professionally, and made his senior debut for Liverpool in 2008.

Henderson has been a regular in the Liverpool midfield since 2008, and has been a part of the side that has won a number of trophies, including the Premier League in 2013 and 2017. 

Henderson has been capped by England at junior level and made his senior international debut in 2014.

Henderson was named in the 2018 FIFA World Cup England squad and played in the group stage matches. Henderson is a member of the British Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2018 shortlist. 

Henderson is a ambassador for the Liverpool F.C. Foundation, and works with the Foundation to support young people in need.

Henderson is married and has two children. Henderson is a Sunderland fan and is a regular at the Stadium of Light. 

Jordan Henderson is one of the most experienced midfielders in the Premier League, having played for both Sunderland and Liverpool. 

Henderson has won a number of trophies with Liverpool, most notably the Premier League title in 2013 and 2017.

Henderson has also been capped by England at junior level, making his senior international debut in 2014. Henderson is a ambassador for the Liverpool F.C. Foundation, and works with the Foundation to support young people in need. 

Henderson is married and has two children. Henderson is a Sunderland fan and is a regular at the Stadium of Light.

Also Played For: sunderland a.f.c

34. Ray Clemence

Career

• 1965–1967: Scunthorpe United
• 1967–1981: Liverpool
• 1981–1988: Tottenham Hotspur
• 1967–1971: England U23
• 1972–1983: England
• 1992–1993: Tottenham Hotspur (joint with Doug Livermore)
• 1994–1996: Barnet
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ray Clemence was born in Skegness, England in 1948. Clemence began his career as a goalkeeper with Tottenham Hotspur. He was awarded an MBE in 1981 for his performances with Tottenham Hotspur.

Clemence later played for Sheffield Wednesday, Derby County, and Coventry City. Clemence retired from professional football in 1988. 

Clemence died on 15 November 2020 at the age of 72. Clemence is widely considered to be one of the best goalkeepers in the history of the game.

Clemence was inducted into the Sheffield Wednesday Hall of Fame in 2002. Clemence is the father of former professional footballer and BBC pundit, Gary Clemence. 

Ray Clemence is a former English footballer who played for Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur. He made 760 appearances in the English football league and was named England U23 manager in 1967.

Clemence also played for Scunthorpe United and Tottenham Hotspur's reserves before making his professional debut in 1965. He played for Liverpool for 13 years, winning the European Cup in 1977. 

He then moved to Tottenham Hotspur, where he won the FA Cup in 1981 and the League Cup in 1982. Clemence was appointed manager of Tottenham Hotspur in 1992, but he was sacked after only one season.

He later had a spell as manager of Barnet. Clemence is currently a pundit for BBC Sport. He was inducted into the Liverpool FC Hall of Fame in 2006. Clemence was born in Lincolnshire in England in 1950.

35. Fabinho

Midfielder

Career

• 2012: Fluminense
• 2012: Fluminense
• 2012–2015: Rio Ave
• 2012–2013: Real Madrid Castilla (loan)
• 2013: Real Madrid (loan)
• 2013–2015: Monaco (loan)
• 2015–2018: Monaco
• 2018: Liverpool
• 2015–2016: Brazil U23
• 2015: Brazil

Fabinho is a Brazilian defensive midfielder who has played for Liverpool since 2018. Fabinho was born in Campinas, Brazil in 1993 and started playing football for Fluminense in 2012.

Fabinho played for Rio Ave for two seasons before joining Liverpool in 2018. Fabinho is 1.88m (6 ft 2 in) tall and is a defensive midfielder for Liverpool. Fabinho has not featured for Brazil at senior level, though he has played at under-20 level.

Fabinho is a regular member of the Liverpool first team and is seen as a key part of Jürgen Klopp's squad. 

Fabinho has played in all of Liverpool's Premier League matches this season, as well as the UEFA Champions League. 

Fabinho is a Brazilian international and has represented his country at under-20 and under-23 levels. Fabinho is a versatile player who can also play as a defender.

Also Played For: as monaco

36. Jan Mølby

Career

• 1981–1982: Kolding
• 1982–1984: Ajax
• 1984–1996: Liverpool
• 1995: Barnsley (loan)
• 1995: Norwich City (loan)
• 1996–1998: Swansea City
• 1979: Denmark U-17
• 1980–1981: Denmark U-19
• 1981–1983: Denmark U-21
• 1982–1990: Denmark
• 1996–1997: Swansea City
• 1999–2002: Kidderminster Harriers
• 2002: Hull City
• 2003–2004: Kidderminster Harriers
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jan Mølby was born on 4 July 1963 in Kolding, Denmark. Mølby started his career with Kolding in 1981 and played for Ajax from 1982 to 1984. Mølby signed for Liverpool in 1984 and played for the club until 1996.

Mølby played for Barnsley on a loan in 1995. Mølby won the Eredivisie with Ajax in 1984 and the English Premier League with Liverpool in 1995. Mølby retired from professional football in 1996. Mølby has been manager of Mølby BK since 2009.

Mølby has been a regular international for Denmark since 1987. Mølby has been married to Lene since 1986. They have two children. Jan Mølby is a Danish professional footballer who most recently played for Norwich City in the English Premier League.

Mølby started his career at Danish club Swansea City before spending time at several other English clubs including Hull City and Kidderminster Harriers. 

Mølby has made a total of 364 appearances in the Danish Superliga, English Premier League, and French Ligue 1, scoring 63 goals.

Mølby was capped 53 times for the Danish national team, scoring two goals. In 2003, Mølby became manager of Kidderminster Harriers, leading them to the Conference National championship in his first season. 

In 2004, Mølby was appointed manager of Hull City, but was sacked after just six months in the job.

Mølby has since had spells with French clubs Marseille and Lille. Mølby is currently manager of Danish club Randers FC.

37. Ian St John

Career

• 1955–1956: North Motherwell Athletic
• 1956–1961: Motherwell
• 1956–1957: Douglas Water Thistle (loan)
• 1961–1971: Liverpool
• 1971: Hellenic
• 1971–1972: Coventry City
• 1972: Cape Town City
• 1972–1973: Tranmere Rovers
• 1959–1965: Scotland
• 1959–1961[3]: Scottish League XI
• 1960: SFL trial v SFA
• 1960: Scotland U23
• 1962: SFA trial v SFL
• 1973–1974: Motherwell
• 1974–1977: Portsmouth
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ian St John was born on 7 June 1938 in Motherwell, Scotland. Ian St John began his career with North Motherwell Athletic in 1955. In 1961, Ian St John joined Motherwell and would go on to play 113 games for the club.

Ian St John was a forward and is most famous for his time at Motherwell. Ian St John retired from football in 1971 and went on to have a successful career in coaching. Ian St John died on 1 March 2021 after a lengthy illness.

Ian St John was a successful forward and is most famous for his time at Motherwell. He will be remembered for his contribution to the club and his passion for football. Ian St John was a coach after retiring from football and is currently the manager of Clyde.

Ian St John was a successful forward and is most famous for his time at Motherwell. He will be remembered for his contribution to the club and his passion for football.

38. Billy Liddell

Career

• 1936–1937: Kingseat Juveniles
• 1937–1938: Lochgelly Violet F.C.
• 1938–1961: Liverpool
• Scotland Schoolboys
• 1941–1942: English League XI
• 1942–1946: Scotland (wartime)
• 1942: Football Association XI
• 1943: Royal Air Force XI
• 1945: Scottish Services XI
• 1946–1955: Scotland[2]
• 1947–1955: Great Britain XI
• 1955: Scotland A vs B trial
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Billy Liddell was a noted Scottish footballer who played as a winger. He made his professional debut in the 1936-37 season with Kingseat Juveniles. He went on to play for Lochgelly Violet F.C.

and Liverpool F.C. in the English league. He represented Scotland at youth level, and made his senior debut in 1948. After retiring from playing, he became a football coach. He died in 2001 at the age of 79.

Liddell is particularly remembered for his performances for Liverpool F.C. in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2006. He was honoured with a statue in his hometown of Townhill in 2013.

Billy Liddell was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1898. He played for Liverpool from 1938-1961, helping the club win the English League in 1941 and the FA Cup in 1962. Liddell also played for Scotland during World War II, and represented Great Britain in 1955.

Billy Liddell was a prolific goalscorer, and is the all-time leading scorer for Liverpool. He died in 1991.

39. Emlyn Hughes

Career

• 1964–1967: Blackpool
• 1967–1979: Liverpool
• 1979–1981: Wolverhampton Wanderers
• 1981–1983: Rotherham United
• 1983: Hull City
• 1983: Mansfield Town
• 1983–1984: Swansea City
• 1967–1970: England U-23
• 1969–1980[1]: England
• 1981–1983: Rotherham United
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Emlyn Hughes was a defender and midfielder who played for several teams in his career. Hughes was born in Barrow-in-Furness, England in 1947. Hughes began his career with his hometown club, Barrow, in 1965.

He played for the club until 1974. Hughes then moved to Manchester United, where he played from 1974 to 1978. Hughes then played for Everton for two seasons, before returning to Manchester United in 1980. Hughes retired from playing in 1984.

Hughes was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2003. Hughes died in 2004 at the age of 57. Hughes was a solid defender and midfielder who was known for his strong tackling. He is also remembered for his excellent passing. 

Hughes made his name as a goalscorer for Liverpool before becoming a successful manager at both club and international level.

Hughes led Rotherham to promotion to the First Division in his first season in charge, and he went on to manage Liverpool, Wales, Newcastle United, Sheffield United and Stoke City. 

Hughes is most famous for his time at Liverpool, where he won three Premier League titles and the FA Cup. Hughes was also a successful manager of Wales, leading them to the semi-finals of the European Championship in 1986.

Hughes retired from management in 2002, but he continued to work as a TV pundit and coach. Hughes was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2014, and he died in July 2015.

40. Terry McDermott

Midfielder

Career

• 1969–1973: Bury
• 1973–1974: Newcastle United
• 1974–1982: Liverpool
• 1982–1984: Newcastle United
• 1985: Cork City
• 1985–1987: APOEL
• England U-23
• 1977–1982: England
• 1992–1998: Newcastle United (assistant)
• 1999–2000: Celtic (assistant)
• 2005–2008: Newcastle United (assistant)
• 2008–2012: Huddersfield Town (assistant)
• 2012–2014: Birmingham City (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Terry McDermott is a retired English football midfielder. He played for Bury, Newcastle United, and Liverpool. McDermott was part of the successful Liverpool side of the 1970s.

He was capped 54 times by England, scoring six goals. McDermott retired from playing in 1982. McDermott is now a coach, working with Liverpool's Under-18s team. McDermott is considered a Liverpool legend.

He was made a CBE in 2002. McDermott is a footballing pundit. Terry McDermott was a successful assistant manager at Newcastle United and Celtic. 

McDermott was appointed as assistant manager at Newcastle United in 1992 and remained in the role until 1998.

McDermott was appointed assistant manager at Celtic in 1999 and remained in the role until 2000. McDermott was appointed assistant manager at Huddersfield Town in 2012 and remained in the role until 2014. 

McDermott was appointed assistant manager at Birmingham City in 2014 and remained in the role until 2015.

McDermott was appointed manager of League Two side Newport County in October 2015. McDermott was sacked by Newport County in May 2016. 

McDermott was appointed manager of League Two side Morecambe in June 2016. McDermott was sacked by Morecambe in December 2016.

41. James Milner

Midfielder

Career

• 1996–2002: Leeds United
• 2002–2004: Leeds United
• 2003:  Swindon Town (loan)
• 2004–2008: Newcastle United
• 2005–2006:  Aston Villa (loan)
• 2008–2010: Aston Villa
• 2010–2015: Manchester City
• 2015: Liverpool
• 2001–2002: England U16
• 2002–2003: England U17
• 2004: England U19
• 2003–2005: England U20
• 2004–2009: England U21
• 2009–2016: England

Milner began his career at Leeds United before joining Newcastle United in 2004. Milner spent six seasons at Newcastle before joining Liverpool in 2008.

Milner has since made over 500 appearances for Liverpool and has been an integral part of the team. Milner has been a regular for England and has represented his country at both the World Cup and the Euros.

Milner was named Liverpool's Player of the Year in 2016 and was also nominated for the PFA Players' Player of the Year award. Milner is a two-time Premier League champion with Liverpool and was also runner-up in the 2017-18 season.

Milner has been capped 79 times by England and was part of the team that reached the 2018 World Cup final. Milner is a member of the British Parliament for Liverpool City Region. Milner is a philanthropist and has supported a number of charities over the years.

Also Played For: leeds united, aston villa f.c

42. Tommy Smith

Career

• 1960–1962: Liverpool
• 1962–1978: Liverpool
• 1976: Tampa Bay Rowdies (loan)
• 1978: Los Angeles Aztecs
• 1978–1979: Swansea City
• 1965–1968: England U23
• 1971: England
• 1978: Los Angeles Aztecs
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Tommy Smith was born on 5 April 1945 in Liverpool, England. Smith made his professional debut in the Football League for Liverpool in 1964. 

He went on to make over 500 appearances in the Football League and Premier League, as well as representing England on numerous occasions.

Smith retired from playing in 1989, and subsequently became a football coach. Smith died on 12 April 2019, aged 74, after a long battle with cancer. 

He was made an MBE in the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours. Smith is regarded as one of the greatest defenders in English football history, and is also remembered for his humorous and self-effacing personality.

Liverpool fans have created a dedicated Tommy Smith memorial statue outside of the club's original Anfield ground. Smith is survived by his wife, four children, and nine grandchildren.

43. Roger Hunt

Career

• Croft Youth Club
• Stockton Heath
• Devizes Town
• Stockton Heath
• 1958–1969: Liverpool
• 1969–1972: Bolton Wanderers
• 1971: Hellenic (loan)
• 1962–1969: England

Roger Hunt was born on July 20, 1938 in Glazebury, Lancashire, England. Hunt started his career at Croft Youth Club before moving to Stockton Heath. Hunt was a forward for Stockton Heath and was one of the club's all-time leading scorers.

Hunt joined the British Army in 1958 and served in the Malayan Emergency. Hunt retired from the British Army in 1971 and returned to Stockton Heath. 

Hunt was a member of the England national football team and played in the 1966 World Cup. Hunt was awarded an MBE in 2006 for his services to football.

Hunt died on September 27, 2021 in England aged 83. Hunt is remembered as one of the greatest forwards in Stockton Heath's history. 

Hunt was a prolific goalscorer in the late 1960s and early 1970s, helping Liverpool to three League titles and two FA Cups. He also represented England at the FIFA World Cup, winning the tournament in 1966.

He left Liverpool in 1972 to join Bolton Wanderers, where he scored 76 goals in all competitions. Hunt retired from football in 1978, and later managed Greek side AEK Athens. 

He was inducted into the Liverpool FC Hall of Fame in 2000. Roger Hunt is currently retired and lives in the UK.

44. Steve Nicol

Career

• 1970–1977: Troon Thistle
• 1977–1979: Ayr United
• 1979–1981: Ayr United
• 1981–1994: Liverpool
• 1994–1996: Notts County
• 1996–1998: Sheffield Wednesday
• 1998: West Bromwich Albion (loan)
• 1998–1999: Doncaster Rovers
• 1999–2001: Boston Bulldogs
• 1981–1984: Scotland U-21
• 1984–1992: Scotland
• 1995: Notts County
• 1999: New England Revolution (interim)
• 2000–2001: Boston Bulldogs
• 2002–2011: New England Revolution
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Steve Nicol is a Scottish football player who has played for Liverpool and Ayr United. Nicol made his Liverpool debut in 1979 and went on to make 343 appearances for the club.

Nicol was signed by Ayr United in 1981 and stayed with the club until 1994. Nicol played for Liverpool in the 1990s and 2000s, becoming a club legend in the process. 

Nicol retired from professional football in 2006, but continues to play for amateur side Troon Thistle.

Nicol has been a regular commentator for Liverpool matches on TV and radio. Nicol was inducted into the Liverpool FC Hall of Fame in 2009. 

Nicol was appointed Liverpool ambassador in 2013. Nicol was appointed honorary life president of Liverpool F.C. in 2018. Nicol played for Notts County for two seasons between 1994-1996.

Nicol then moved to Sheffield Wednesday for the next four years, where he helped the club reach the FA Cup final in 1998. He then moved to West Bromwich Albion on loan for the 1998-1999 season. 

He then played for Doncaster Rovers for the next two years. In 2001, Nicol moved to the United States to play for the Boston Bulldogs.

He then returned to England to manage New England Revolution from 2002-2011. He then retired from professional football in 2011. 

Nicol has since been working as a football pundit. He has won two Premier League titles and one FA Cup with Manchester United.

45. Sammy Lee

Career

• 1975–1976: Liverpool
• 1976–1986: Liverpool
• 1986–1987: Queens Park Rangers
• 1987–1990: Osasuna
• 1989–1990: Southampton (loan)
• 1990–1991: Bolton Wanderers
• 1981–1982: England U21
• 1982–1984: England
• 2007: Bolton Wanderers
• 2008: Liverpool (caretaker)
• 2012: Bolton Wanderers (joint caretaker)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sammy Lee was born in Liverpool, England in 1959. Lee started his career at Liverpool in 1975 and played for the club for nine years. 

His most successful period with Liverpool was during the late 1970s and early 1980s when he won back-to-back League Championships and the European Cup.

Lee left Liverpool in 1986 and had a successful spell with West Ham United. He retired from professional football in 1992. Lee was a part of the England national team for many years and made 54 appearances. 

After retiring from football, Lee worked as a football commentator for BBC. He is currently a football coach and runs a football academy in Liverpool.

Lee was awarded an OBE in the 2005 Queen's Birthday Honours. Lee is currently the ambassador for the Liverpool F.C. Foundation. Sammy Lee was a midfielder who spent most of his career playing for Liverpool. 

He made 197 appearances for the Reds and scored 13 goals. He also played for Queens Park Rangers, Osasuna, Southampton, and Bolton Wanderers. Lee was part of the England team that won the U21 World Cup in 1982.

He was appointed Bolton Wanderers manager in 2007 and led the team to the League Championship in his first season. He was replaced as manager in 2012 after a series of poor results.

46. Steve McMahon

Career

• 1979–1983: Everton
• 1983–1985: Aston Villa
• 1985–1991: Liverpool
• 1991–1994: Manchester City
• 1994–1998: Swindon Town
• 1981–1983: England U21
• 1988–1990: England
• 1994–1998: Swindon Town
• 2000–2004: Blackpool
• 2005: Perth Glory
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Steve McMahon was born in England in 1961. He started playing football for Everton in 1979 and played for them until 1983. McMahon then signed for Aston Villa and played for them for three seasons.

He became a regular for the England national team in the early 1980s and was a part of the side that won the World Cup in 1982. McMahon then retired from professional football in 1985 and moved to the United States.

He played for several American clubs before retiring in 1996. McMahon has since worked as a football coach and is currently the head coach of the United States under-20 national team. McMahon is married with three children.

He is a popular figure in American football and is often interviewed by the media. McMahon was a talented player in his playing days and went on to manage clubs in the Football League. McMahon was born in Liverpool and played for the Reds before moving to Manchester City.

After leaving City, McMahon had a successful spell in charge of Swindon Town. McMahon moved to Blackpool in 2000 and enjoyed more success there before taking over at Perth Glory in 2005. McMahon is now in charge of League Two side Wycombe Wanderers.

47. Bob Paisley

Midfielder

Career

• 1937–1939: Bishop Auckland
• 1939–1954: Liverpool
• 1959–1973: Liverpool (assistant manager)
• 1974–1983: Liverpool
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Bob Paisley was a successful football manager and player, who is best remembered for his time as manager of Liverpool FC. He was also a member of the British Parliament for 34 years, from 1962 to 1987.

He was awarded an OBE in 1986 for his services to football. He died in 1996, at the age of 77. Bob Paisley is one of Liverpool's most successful managers and has won more trophies than any other manager in the club's history.

Paisley joined Liverpool as an assistant manager in 1959 and was promoted to manager in 1974. He led Liverpool to two European Championships and six League Championships. Paisley retired as manager in 1983 after winning another League Championship.

He was inducted into the Liverpool FC Hall of Fame in 2004. Paisley is currently a football commentator for BBC Sport. He has written two books about his time as manager at Liverpool, "Bob Paisley: My Liverpool Story" and "Bob Paisley: The Making of a Manager".

He has also been a coach for the United States national team. He was awarded an OBE in the Queen's 2002 New Year's Honours.

48. Phil Neal

Career

• 1968–1974: Northampton Town
• 1974–1985: Liverpool
• 1985–1989: Bolton Wanderers
• 1976–1983: England
• 1985–1992: Bolton Wanderers
• 1993–1995: Coventry City
• 1996: Cardiff City
• 1996: Manchester City (caretaker)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Phil Neal started his career with hometown club Irchester before moving to Millwall in 1974. Neal was a full back for Millwall from 1974 to 1983 and played in the 1978, 1979 and 1980 FA Cups.

Neal then moved to Aberdeen where he played until 1988. Neal then moved to Leicester City where he played until 1996. 

Neal then retired from playing football and later became a coach. Neal has managed several clubs, most notably Leicester City and Torquay United.

Neal was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2013. Neal has two daughters and a son and lives in Suffolk. Neal is currently the manager of National League South side Sudbury Town. 

Phil Neal is one of the most successful managers in English football, having led Bolton Wanderers to two Premier League titles and one FA Cup.

He began his managerial career at Bolton Wanderers, before taking over at Coventry City. He then moved to Manchester City, where he led the club to two Premier League titles. He later had a short stint as manager of Cardiff City. 

He retired from playing in 1995, and returned to manage Bolton Wanderers in 2007. He was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2008.

He is currently the manager of Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen. Neal was born in Northampton, and played for the town's professional club, Northampton Town, between 1968 and 1974. 

He made his international debut for England in 1976, and went on to earn 50 caps.

49. Dietmar Hamann

Career

• 1978–1989: Wacker München
• 1989–1992: Bayern Munich
• 1992–1994: Bayern Munich (A)
• 1993–1998: Bayern Munich
• 1998–1999: Newcastle United
• 1999–2006: Liverpool
• 2006: Bolton Wanderers
• 2006–2009: Manchester City
• 2010–2011: Milton Keynes Dons
• 1993: Germany U20
• 1993–1995: Germany U21
• 1997–2005: Germany
• 2010–2011: Milton Keynes Dons (player-coach)
• 2011: Leicester City (first team coach)
• 2011: Stockport County

Dietmar Hamann was born in 1973 in Waldsassen, West Germany. Hamann began his football career at youth level with Wacker München. Hamann made his professional debut with Bayern Munich in 1992.

In 1998, Hamann joined Liverpool. He spent six seasons with the club, winning the Premier League title in 2005. In 2006, Hamann joined Bolton Wanderers. 

He retired from football in 2011. Hamann has represented Germany at international level, and won the UEFA Champions League with Bayern Munich in 1998.

Hamann is currently a pundit for German television. Hamann is married to model and actress Alexandra Neuss. Hamann has two children. 

Dietmar Hamann was a midfielder for Manchester City from 2006-2009 and then managed the Milton Keynes Dons from 2010-2011. Hamann won 54 caps for Germany, including at the 2002 World Cup where they were runners-up.

He later had a short spell as Leicester City's first team coach before moving to Stockport County in 2011. Dietmar Hamann is currently the manager of Hertha BSC in the German Bundesliga. 

Hamann was born in Hamburg and has also played for Bayern Munich, Lazio, Rangers and Werder Bremen. 

He has two children, a daughter and a son. Dietmar Hamann is a former professional footballer who played for Manchester City, Milton Keynes Dons, Leicester City and Stockport County.

50. John Aldridge

Career

• 1978–1979: South Liverpool
• 1979–1984: Newport County
• 1984–1987: Oxford United
• 1987–1989: Liverpool
• 1989–1991: Real Sociedad
• 1991–1998: Tranmere Rovers
• 1986–1996: Republic of Ireland
• 1996–2001: Tranmere Rovers
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Aldridge is a retired English professional footballer who played as a striker. Aldridge began his career at South Liverpool, before signing for Liverpool in 1978.

Aldridge made over 330 appearances for Liverpool, winning the League Cup in 1984 and the FA Cup in 1986. Aldridge later played for Birmingham City, Wimbledon, and Sunderland.

Aldridge retired in 1998. Aldridge was named Liverpool's all-time leading scorer in 2004. Aldridge is the father of professional footballer John Aldridge Jr. Aldridge was appointed Liverpool ambassador in 2013.

Aldridge was made a Freeman of the City of Liverpool in 2016. John Aldridge was born on September 18, 1958 in Liverpool, England. After starting his career at South Liverpool, Aldridge signed for Liverpool in 1978.

He made over 330 appearances for Liverpool, winning the League Cup in 1984 and the FA Cup in 1986. Aldridge later played for Birmingham City, Wimbledon, and Sunderland. Aldridge retired in 1998. In 2004, Aldridge was named Liverpool's all-time leading scorer.

Aldridge was appointed Liverpool ambassador in 2013. Aldridge was made a Freeman of the City of Liverpool in 2016.

Also Played For: tranmere rovers f.c

51. Phil Thompson

Career

• 1971–1984: Liverpool
• 1984–1986: Sheffield United
• 1977: England U-23
• 1978: England B
• 1976–1982: England
• 2001–2002: Liverpool (caretaker)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Phil Thompson is a retired English footballer who played as a centre back. Thompson played for Manchester United, Liverpool and Ipswich Town in the English Premier League.

He also played for the England national team, making over 100 appearances. Thompson retired in 2001 after a long career with Ipswich Town. Thompson was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2009.

He now works as a television football commentator. Thompson was born in 1954 in Kirkby, Lancashire, England. 

He played football for local side Kirkby United before joining Manchester United in 1974. Thompson made his debut for Manchester United in 1974 and went on to play for the club for over 20 years.

He made over 100 appearances for England and was a part of the team that won the World Cup in 1990. Thompson retired from professional football in 2001 after a long career with Ipswich Town. 

Thompson now works as a television football commentator. He was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2009.

Thompson has two children, daughter Holly and son Harry, and lives in Suffolk. Thompson is a supporter of Liverpool.

Final Words

Liverpool Football Club is one of the most successful and renowned clubs in the English Premier League. The club was founded in 1892 and has since won more trophies than any other club in English football.

Liverpool’s most successful period was from the 1950s to the 1970s, when they won eight league titles, five FA Cups, and three European Cups. The club’s greatest ever player is undoubtedly Liverpool’s own Steven Gerrard, who has won championship medals in England, Spain, and Italy.

Other notable Liverpool players include Ian Rush, John Barnes, and Robbie Fowler.