Liverpool Football Club are not only one of the biggest teams in England but they are also one of the most recognisable sporting establishments in the world, boasting a phenomenal history of success that has earned them a global fanbase.
Whether you have been a dedicated supporter for years or are just starting to learn about the club, here is all you need to know about Liverpool FC.
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WHERE DO LIVERPOOL PLAY?
Liverpool’s home stadium is the world-famous Anfield, the fifth-largest football stadium in England with a capacity of 60,725.
Despite originally being the home of their bitter rivals Everton between 1884 and 1891, Liverpool claimed the ground as their own when they were formed in 1892.
WHEN WERE LIVERPOOL FOUNDED?
The club were founded after an argument between the Everton committee and the club president and owner of the land at Anfield, John Houlding. As a result, Everton moved to Goodison Park and Houlding established Everton F.C. and Athletic Ground Ltd, eventually being renamed just months later to Liverpool FC in 1892.
HOW MANY ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE TITLES HAVE LIVERPOOL WON?
Liverpool may well be one of the most successful and recognisable teams in England, Europe and the world, but they have struggled for league titles since the introduction of the Premier League.
They had to wait until 2019-20 to win their first Premier League title, their first league title since 1989-90, and have come agonisingly close on numerous other occasions.
WHAT ARE LIVERPOOL’S MAJOR HONOURS AND TROPHIES?
Liverpool might have won just one Premier League title, but they have 19 league titles in their history, second only to Manchester United. They also hold eight FA Cups, 10 EFL Cups, 16 Community Shields, three Europa League trophies and a fantastic six Champions League trophies, the most of any English team.
WHO IS LIVERPOOL’S ALL-TIME TOP SCORER?
The club’s all-time top scorer is Ian Rush with an outstanding 346 goals during his two stints at Liverpool. The striker played for the club between 1980-1986 before leaving for Juventus, but after just a single season he moved back on loan to Liverpool and permanently joined the club again until 1996, leaving the club with 660 total appearances.
WHAT IS LIVERPOOL’S BIGGEST-EVER VICTORY?
Liverpool have a number of breathtaking victories throughout their history, including a 9-0 win against Bournemouth in 2022 and a 7-1 win against Southampton in 1999. However, the biggest of them all came in 1974 when Liverpool beat Stromsgodset 11-0 in the Cup Winner’s Cup.
WHO ARE LIVERPOOL’S BIGGEST RIVALS?
Liverpool’s utter dominance during periods of English footballing history has earned them a number of rivals, from Chelsea to Arsenal and more recently a rivalry has developed with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
Everton are their local rivals in the Merseyside Derby, one of the fiercest encounters in English football, while they also share a bitter rivalry with Manchester United.
HOW DID LIVERPOOL BECOME KNOWN AS ‘THE REDS’?
While Liverpool had been wearing red shirts since 1896, they only became known as ‘ The Reds’ in 1965 when Bill Shankly decided to switch to an all-red kit for a game against Anderlecht. That outing saw the media nickname them ‘The Reds’ and it has stuck ever since.
WHAT IS THE LIVERPOOL ACADEMY KNOWN FOR?
Liverpool’s academy is one of the most productive football academies in both England and the world, producing a number of superstars who have gone on to represent Liverpool and other huge clubs across the globe.
Some of the more notable names include Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman, Michael Owen, Jamie Carragher, Steven Gerrard and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
WHO IS LIVERPOOL’S MOST SUCCESSFUL MANAGER?
Bob Paisley is the most successful Liverpool manager of all time, winning six league titles, six Community Shields, three EFL Cups, three European trophies and many more during his nine-year reign of the club.
WHAT IS LIVERPOOL’S STYLE OF PLAY?
A number of managers throughout Liverpool’s history have changed and helped to shape the identity of the club’s football philosophy. More recently, Jurgen Klopp developed an aggressive style with plenty of pressing, quick passing and attacking flair, and that is expected to continue in new manager Arne Slot’s time.
WHAT ARE LIVERPOOL’S MOST FAMOUS RECORDS?
Liverpool hold a number of fantastic records, but they are most widely known as the English club to have won the most European cups, winning Europe’s most prestigious tournament on six different occasions.
WHO IS LIVERPOOL’S CURRENT MANAGER?
After the surprise departure of Klopp at the end of 2023-24, former Feyenoord boss, Slot, took over the role and will lead the team into the 2024-25 season. That leaves the upcoming season as the club’s first without the German in charge in nearly 10 years, dating back to his arrival in 2015.
LIVERPOOL CURRENT SQUAD
Here is the Liverpool squad with their respective numbers, organised by position:
Manager: Arne Slot (Netherlands)
Goalkeepers:
1. Alisson Becker (Brazil)
45. Marcelo Pitaluga (Brazil)
62. Caoimhin Kelleher (Ireland)
Defenders:
2. Joe Gomez (England)
4. Virgin van Dijk (Netherlands)
5. Ibrahima Konate (France)
21. Kostas Tsimikas (Greece)
26. Andy Robertson (Scotland)
46. Rhys Williams (England)
47. Nathaniel Phillips (England)
66. Trent Alexander-Arnold (England)
72. Sepp van den Berg (Netherlands)
78. Jarell Quansah (England)
84. Conor Bradley (Northern Ireland)
Midfielders:
3. Wataru Endo (Japan)
8. Dominik Szoboszlai (Hungary)
10. Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina)
17. Curtis Jones (England)
19. Harvey Elliott (England)
38. Ryan Gravenberch (Netherlands)
43. Stefan Bajcetic (Spain)
Forwards:
7. Luis Diaz (Colombia)
9. Darwin Nunez (Uruguay)
11. Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
18. Cody Gakpo (Netherlands)
20. Diogo Jota (Portugal)
28. Fabio Carvalho (Portugal)
50. Ben Doak (Scotland)
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