Who is the best defender in Liverpool FC history?

From commanding centre-backs who marshalled the famous defensive units to marauding full-backs who terrorised opponents down the flanks, this ranking covers the full defensive spectrum of Liverpool's greatest eras.

1

Jamie Carragher

Passionate Scouser and one-club man who spent 17 years as Liverpool's defensive backbone, famous for his last-ditch tackles and vocal leadership.

2

Alan Hansen

Elegant Scottish centre-back and three-time European Cup winner with Liverpool, widely regarded as one of the finest defenders in British football history.

3

Virgil van Dijk

Commanding Dutch centre-back whose arrival transformed Liverpool's defence and helped the club win the Champions League and Premier League.

4

Phil Neal

Remarkably consistent right-back who made 650 appearances for Liverpool and won four European Cups and eight league titles.

5

Sami Hyypiä

Dependable Finnish captain who provided calm and assured defending for Liverpool over nine seasons from 1999 to 2009.

6

Ron Yeats

Imposing Scottish centre-back who was Liverpool's first major signing under Bill Shankly and captained the club to their first top-flight title in 17 years.

7

Alan Kennedy

Marauding left-back who scored the winning goals in two European Cup finals for Liverpool in 1981 and 1984.

8

Emlyn Hughes

Versatile and energetic defender-midfielder who captained Liverpool to European Cup glory in 1977 and 1978.

9

Steve Nicol

Versatile and underrated Scottish full-back who was a cornerstone of Liverpool's defence through the 1980s and early 1990s.

10

Trent Alexander-Arnold

Local-born attacking right-back who revolutionised the position with his creative passing and crossing for Liverpool.

11

Andrew Robertson

Energetic Scottish left-back whose relentless overlapping runs and assists became a hallmark of Klopp's Liverpool.