Who is the best Liverpool defender of all time?

Tommy Smith. Affectionately known as "The Anfield Iron," local lad Smith gave his all for the Reds over 16 years on the books, initially as a versatile member of Shankly's team and latterly as a never-say-die defender who was a key member of the team which won Liverpool their first European Cup.
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Who is the greatest Liverpool player of all time?

To a certain generation of Liverpool fan, 'King' Kenny Dalglish will always be their number one. And rightly so. Brought in to replace the outgoing King Kevin (Keegan), Dalglish ended his first season at Anfield by scoring the winning goal in the 1978 European Cup final - and the rest, as they say, is history.
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Is Van Dijk the best defender?

Virgil van Dijk has named Rio Ferdinand as the greatest Premier League defender in an interview with the former Manchester United centre-half. The Liverpool star is among the finest defenders to grace England's top flight over the past 30 years.
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Who is the best right back in Liverpool?

1: Phil Neal. Liverpool Appearances : 650 and 59 goals.
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Who is the best Centre back ever?

There can only be one and we're giving this to the German hero, Franz Beckenbauer. The Bayern Munich legend claimed the Ballon d'Or in 1972 and 1976, leading West Germany to the 1974 World Cup.
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Who is the No 1 defender in the world?

1. Thiago Silva (PSG) The undisputed best central defender in world football at present is PSG and Brazil star Thiago Silva, captain of his victorious side at the recent Confederations Cup.
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Who is the best winger of all time?

  • Figo did not possess pace but made up for it with tricks and flicks.
  • Gento was an extremely fast winger.
  • Pires was part of Arsenal's great Invincibles team.
  • Matthews wowed the fans in the 50's and 60's.
  • Giggs' speed helped him become the great footballer that he was.
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Who is the best RB in soccer?

Top 10 best right-backs in the world 2022, in FIFA 22, and of all...
  • Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea FC) ...
  • Reece James (Chelsea FC) ...
  • Leo Dubois (O. ...
  • Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) ...
  • Juan Cuadrado (Juventus) ...
  • Kyle Walker (Manchester City) ...
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool FC) ...
  • Achraf Hakimi (PSG)
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Who is the most decorated Liverpool player?

Phil Neal is the most decorated player in Liverpool history. In fact, no Englishman can boast more medals. The full-back helped bring 22 pieces of silverware to the Anfield trophy room and was the only player to feature in the Reds' first four European Cup triumphs.
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Who is the best fullback in soccer?

Top 10 best right-backs in the world in 2021
  • Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)
  • Kieran Trippier (Atletico Madird) ...
  • Kyle Walker (Manchester City) ...
  • Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid) ...
  • Reece James (Chelsea) ...
  • Benjamin Pavard (Bayern Munich) ...
  • Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan) ...
  • Ricardo Pereira (Leicester City) ...
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Is vvd the best cb ever?

Michael Owen has claimed that Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is the best centre-back of all time. BT Sport's pundits were discussing the Holland star ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Villarreal, with Rio Ferdinand saying Van Dijk 'is the best centre-back on the planet right now, easy'.
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Is Virgil van Dijk strong?

Van Dijk is a physically strong, right-footed centre-back, who usually features on the left-hand side of central defence, although he can also play as a right-sided centre-back. He is gifted with pace, good technique, and an eye for goal, and is an effective set-piece taker.
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Why Van Dijk is not the best?

#2 Van Dijk hasn't won many Trophies yet

When that player is a defender, the odds are further stacked against him. This reason also makes it difficult for midfielders, defenders or goalkeepers to win the best player award above their attacking teammates after they win a trophy together.
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Who is the best Liverpool striker ever?

Was there ever any doubt? The man on this list who played the most games (660) and scored the most goals (346), Ian Rush is Liverpool's greatest striker. The Welsh striker played with two other great Liverpool strikers in Kenny Dalglish and Robbie Fowler and had two successful spells at the club.
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Who is better Liverpool or Barcelona?

Is Barcelona better than Liverpool FC? Currently Liverpool FC has a better 1vs1 performance index with 97. Barcelona has 51 goals and Liverpool FC has a total of 94 goals. Our opinion is that currently Liverpool FC would win the match.
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Which Liverpool manager won the most trophies?

The most successful person to manage Liverpool is Bob Paisley, who won six Football League titles, six Charity Shields, three Football League Cups, three European Cups, one UEFA Super Cup and one UEFA Cup in his nine-year reign as manager.
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Who is the best left back ever?

Greatest Ever: Football: Top Ten Left-Backs Of All Time
  • Nilton Santos (BRA)
  • Giacinto Facchetti (ITA) ...
  • Paul Breitner (GER) ...
  • Andreas Brehme (GER) ...
  • Jose Antonio Camacho (SPA) ...
  • Bixente Lizarazu (FRA) ...
  • Denis Irwin (IRE) ...
  • Emlyn Hughes (ENG) ...
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Who is the greatest midfielder of all time?

1. Diego Maradona. While Peter Shilton may disagree, Diego Maradona is the most gifted midfielder in the game's history. "Undoubtedly, the best of the bunch," said Brazilian legend Zico.
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Who is the best attacking midfielder of all time?

  • 20 Most Potent Attacking Midfielders in World Football. Peter Webster Invalid Date.
  • 20 Most Potent Attacking Midfielders in World Football. 0 of 20. ...
  • Steven Gerrard. 1 of 20. ...
  • Ronaldinho. 2 of 20. ...
  • Rafael Ven Der Vaart. 3 of 20. ...
  • Mario Gotze. 4 of 20. ...
  • Shinji Kagawa. 5 of 20. ...
  • Frank Lampard. 6 of 20.
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Who is the fastest center back in the world?

Jeremiah St. Juste is the fastest centre-back in FIFA 22. The 24-year-old Dutch defender, like Lacroix, is not only fast but well-rounded, which makes him a top pick in any mode.
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