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.

Steven Gerrard

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

1/13

Graeme Souness

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

2/13

Xabi Alonso

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

3/13

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.

4/13

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.

5/13

Terry McDermott

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

6/13

Ronnie Whelan

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

7/13

Emlyn Hughes

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

8/13

Jordan Henderson

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

9/13

Fabinho

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

10/13

Philippe Coutinho

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

11/13

Dietmar Hamann

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

12/13

Jamie Redknapp

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

13/13