𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟱 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱?
Here are 5 outstanding stars in the history of Liverpool that are highly regarded.
5. Jamie Carragher
Carragher played his first match for Liverpool at the age of 18, against Middlesbrough in January 1997. In his debut at Anfield in the same month, he scored a goal against Aston Villa. At the peak of his career, the 40-year-old legend was considered the best center-back in football.
Carragher was the sturdy shield of Liverpool in his playing days.
Carragher was a rare Premier League player who could play in any position in defense. The former The Kop star had a very simple but extremely powerful and effective playing style. Moreover, the English football legend also had outstanding ball coordination skills, superb interceptions, and sweeping across the field.
Jamie Carragher is a big name in his generation, with an impressive collection of titles, including one Champions League trophy, one UEFA Cup (predecessor of the current Europa League), 2 FA Cups, 3 League Cups, 2 English Super Cups, and 2 European Super Cups.
4. Graeme Souness
Souness is one of Scotland’s greatest football legends of all time. He had a diverse playing style, unpredictable transformations in defensive midfield and winger positions. The 65-year-old legend was known for his relentless efforts and tough leadership on the pitch.
Souness joined Liverpool in 1978 and played for The Kop until 1984. The legend born in 1978 transformed the “Red Devils of Merseyside” into the strongest club in the world in the 1980s, winning 3 European Cup titles and 5 Football League First Division championships.
Souness was one of the world’s top midfielders at the time and inspired his teammates with his outstanding performances. The Scottish football legend retired in 1991 and was selected for the Premier League Team of the Century in 2007.
3. Steven Gerrard
When mentioning Gerrard, fans will remember the great hero, immortal legend, and loyal statue at Anfield. The former English star devoted his entire career to building and developing Liverpool.
Gerrard is a part of Liverpool’s history.
Gerrard is part of Liverpool’s history
Gerrard was mainly a box-to-box midfielder, but he could also play a completely defensive role. The English football legend was also a very good player in the field of long passes and had excellent field vision. Moreover, the former Liverpool captain was decisive and extremely powerful in direct confrontations with opponents. Gerrard was simply a true leader on the football field.
With a great personality and excellent playing style, Gerrard always impressed and convinced.
2. Ian Rush
Rush is one of the greatest strikers in the world during his prime. The Welsh legend is also among the top tier of Liverpool’s greatest icons. The 57-year-old former striker joined the Red Devils in 1980 and played for them until 1986. He then joined Juventus and returned to Liverpool in 1987, continuing to play for them until 1996.
Rush excelled in scoring important goals and performed well in big matches. The Welsh legend was also very good at aerial duels and extremely agile in the opponent’s penalty area. To this day, he remains the top goal scorer in Liverpool’s history, with 346 goals. The former number 9 also won 2 European Cups and 5 English First Division League titles. He retired in 1996 and was selected for the PFA Team of the Century in 2007.
1. Sir Kenny Dalglish
Sir Kenny Dalglish is considered a top-tier football legend and an immortal icon at Anfield. In the summer of 1977, Liverpool spent £440,000 to bring the Scottish legend to the club and became a turning point for both sides. The Kop was also where the 67-year-old former star’s name was elevated to new heights. And this was also the golden era of the Merseyside team. Many prestigious titles from domestic to European competitions came to the club.
Kenny Dalglish is an immortal legend at Anfield
People saw in “King Dalglish” a quick and skillful forward with a precise finishing ability and all-round skills, from shooting to heading. That made him one of the world’s outstanding strikers at that time. The Scottish legend and Liverpool won 7 English First Division League championships. But most notably were the 3 European Cup championships in 1978, 1981, and 1984.