Who is the best midfielder in Liverpool FC history?

From creative playmakers who could unlock any defence to relentless engine-room warriors, this ranking spans eras and styles across the club's most trophy-laden decades. European giants sit alongside homegrown heroes as voters settle one of Anfield's great debates.

1

Steven Gerrard

Liverpool's all-time captain and greatest midfielder, a tireless box-to-box player who spent his entire professional career at Anfield.

2

Graeme Souness

Dominant and combative Scottish midfielder who captained Liverpool to three European Cups and five league titles between 1978 and 1984.

3

Xabi Alonso

Elegant Spanish playmaker celebrated for his exceptional passing range and a Champions League winner with Liverpool in 2005.

4

Jan Molby

Danish playmaker with superb technique and a gift for long-range passing who became a fan favourite across two decades at the club.

5

Ray Kennedy

Former Arsenal striker reborn as a powerful left-sided midfielder who was a key figure in Liverpool's dominant sides of the 1970s.

6

Terry McDermott

Goal-scoring midfielder from the Bob Paisley era who won three European Cups with Liverpool.

7

Ronnie Whelan

Loyal Republic of Ireland international who quietly became one of the most decorated midfielders in Liverpool history.

8

Emlyn Hughes

Inspirational captain nicknamed Crazy Horse who led Liverpool to two European Cups and four league titles in the 1970s.

9

Jordan Henderson

England international who captained Liverpool to their first league title in 30 years and the 2019 Champions League.

10

Fabinho

Technically gifted Brazilian defensive midfielder who was the fulcrum of Klopp's high-pressing system from 2018 to 2023.

11

Philippe Coutinho

Gifted Brazilian playmaker who dazzled at Anfield with creative dribbling and long-range strikes before joining Barcelona in 2018.

12

Dietmar Hamann

Composed German defensive midfielder and Champions League hero following his crucial contribution in the 2005 Istanbul final.

13

Jamie Redknapp

Technically accomplished midfielder whose Liverpool career was hampered by persistent knee injuries in the late 1990s.