On Tuesday night, former Southampton midfielder Matt Le Tissier was the first recipient of the One Club Man Award from La Liga side Athletic Bilbao.
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Throughout our history, we have had eight players who would qualify for the award, having spent the entirety of their glittering careers on Merseyside, each making over 100 league appearances.
Unfortunately, given his contribution to the club, Steven Gerrard’s impending move to MLS means that he will not be joining the list.
Here is the list in full, with their official league appearances and goals tally:
Donald McKinlay (434 games, 34 goals)
Although his early career was stifled by World War I, McKinlay’s time at Liverpool yielded over 400 appearances. He was made captain in 1919, and would lead his side to the Division One title in 1922 and 1923.
Eddie Spicer (168 games, 2 goals)
The defender was one of four men on this list to make their debuts in 1939, thus having their careers interrupted by the outbreak of World War II. His lack of appearances during his 14 year stay was down to a series of serious injuries, including two broken legs, the second of which ended his career.
Bob Paisley (253 games, 10 goals)
Whilst Bob Paisley’s greatest legacy at our club came from being the manager during a golden era, he also spent all of his playing career with us. The left-half retired in 1954 after 15 years at the club, and made over 250 appearances.
Ray Lambert (308 games, 2 goals)
The Welsh defender joined us at just 13, making him the youngest player to join a side in the Football League. But because of the war, he had to wait ten years before he was handed his debut. He would retire at the age of 33, having played over 300 games for us.
Billy Liddell (534 games, 228 goals)
Coincidentally, Liddell, Lambert, and Paisley all made their official debuts in the same game in 1946. Unlike the other two however, Liddell boasted a tremendous goalscoring record for the club. He could feature anywhere in the attacking line, and would score 228 goals during his time at Liverpool, which would come to an end in 1961.
Ronnie Moran (343 games, 16 goals)
Ronnie Moran was a member of another of the successful sides in Liverpool’s history. During his 16 year spell as a player, he would win the Division One title twice, and the FA Cup in 1965. He would later go on to coach the club, and twice take caretaker charge in the early 1990s.
Gerry Byrne (274 games, 2 goals)
Byrne sustained a broken collarbone during the FA Cup triumph in 1965, but incredibly carried on playing, and even got the assist for the opening goal, scored by Roger Hunt. Internationally, he would claim a World Cup winner’s medal, having been part of Sir Alf Ramsey’s squad in 1966.
Jamie Carragher (508 games, 4 goals)
The centre-back made over 500 league appearances, and only sits behind Ian Callaghan in terms of total games in all competitions. Whilst he never won the league title, Carragher won practically every other honour at club level.