Who is the best midfielder in Liverpool FC history?

From defensive dynamos to cultured playmakers, Liverpool's midfield has shaped some of the club's most iconic eras. Which legend earns your vote?

Steven Gerrard

Liverpool's iconic captain who spent his entire career at the club, driving them to Champions League glory in 2005 with an unforgettable final performance.

1/15

Graeme Souness

Dominant box-to-box midfielder who captained Liverpool through their most trophy-laden era of the late 1970s and early 1980s.

2/15

Xabi Alonso

Spanish maestro whose composure and long-range passing redefined the Liverpool midfield in the 2000s.

3/15

John Barnes

Silky-skilled winger and midfielder who was the heartbeat of Liverpool's football through the late 1980s and early 1990s.

4/15

Jordan Henderson

Loyal captain who lifted the club's first league title in 30 years and led Liverpool to the 2019 Champions League.

5/15

Georginio Wijnaldum

Dutch powerhouse known for his relentless pressing, big-game goals, and vital contributions to Liverpool's Champions League win.

6/15

Jan Molby

Danish playmaker whose vision and set-piece mastery made him one of Liverpool's finest midfielders of the 1980s.

7/15

Ray Kennedy

Converted forward who became one of the most complete left-sided midfielders in the club's history during the 1970s.

8/15

Terry McDermott

Box-to-box midfielder and FWA Player of the Year who was a key part of Liverpool's European-conquering sides.

9/15

Ronnie Whelan

Versatile Irish midfielder who scored crucial goals and won eight league titles across his decade-long Liverpool career.

10/15

Jimmy Case

Hard-tackling, goal-scoring midfielder who was a vital cog in Bob Paisley's dominant Liverpool teams.

11/15

Dietmar Hamann

German defensive anchor whose half-time introduction in the 2005 Champions League final turned the tide for Liverpool.

12/15

Fabinho

Brazilian defensive midfielder whose reading of the game and interception ability made him one of the best in his role in the world during his Liverpool peak.

13/15

Thiago Alcantara

Spanish technician whose passing range and ball control made him one of the most gifted players to wear the Liverpool shirt.

14/15

Paul Ince

Dynamic and combative midfielder who added extra bite and energy to Liverpool's engine room in the mid-1990s.

15/15