Who is the best African player in Liverpool history?

Liverpool have been graced by elite African talent across the decades, from Mohamed Salah's record-breaking brilliance to Sadio Mané's electric wing play, with players from Egypt, Senegal, Cameroon and beyond making Anfield their home.

1

Mohamed Salah

Egypt winger who became Liverpool's all-time record scorer, won the Champions League and Premier League, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Premier League players ever.

2

Sadio Mane

Senegal winger who won the Champions League, Premier League, and the 2019 Golden Boot during six brilliant seasons that made him one of Liverpool's best-ever players.

3

Joel Matip

Cameroon center-back who was a cornerstone of Jurgen Klopp's all-conquering side, winning the Champions League and Premier League over eight seasons.

4

Bruce Grobbelaar

Zimbabwe's acrobatic goalkeeper who made 628 appearances, won six league titles and the 1984 European Cup with his iconic penalty shootout performance.

5

Naby Keita

Guinea midfielder who brought creativity and energy to Liverpool's midfield after a £52m move, winning the Champions League and Premier League from 2018.

6

Gordon Hodgson

South Africa-born forward who scored 240 goals in 378 games between 1925 and 1936, Liverpool's third all-time leading scorer.

7

Titi Camara

Guinea forward whose emotional goal against Sunderland after the death of his father became one of Anfield's most poignant moments, playing 1999-2000.

8

Mohamed Sissoko

Mali defensive midfielder who brought physicality and work rate to Liverpool's engine room for three seasons from 2005.

9

El-Hadji Diouf

Senegal winger who arrived after the 2002 World Cup with high expectations, a combative presence across two seasons at Anfield.

10

Salif Diao

Senegal midfielder who played three seasons at Liverpool from 2002, a workmanlike presence after impressing at the 2002 World Cup.

11

Rigobert Song

Cameroon defender who brought experience and leadership during his three years at Anfield from 1999, a veteran of multiple Africa Cup of Nations.