Jamie Carragher (Liverpool debut – 1997)
He started his Liverpool career as a versatile defender, often playing at right-back, but by the time Rafael Benitez came in Carragher has been transformed into one of the most talented centre-backs of his generation. The local lad was Mr. Reliable for his manager and his teammates, consistently turning in performances of the highest quality for more than a decade.
Michael Owen (Liverpool debut – 1997)
This teenage sensation burst on to the scene in the late 1990s, shortly before his iconic moment at the World Cup in France. He helped lead Liverpool to the treble in 2001, with his brace enough to beat Arsenal in the FA Cup final in 2001, before he too was tempted away by Real Madrid in 2004. He scored 158 goals for the club.
Steven Gerrard (Liverpool debut – 1998)
The hero of Istanbul in 2005, the man who single-handedly led Liverpool to the FA Cup twelve months later, a treble winner, and arguably the greatest captain, leader and player the Reds have ever had. His near 30 year association with the club came to an end this summer, when he joined LA Galaxy, and he’ll be sorely missed.
