List of Liverpool F.C. records and statistics
This is a list of various statistics and records related to Liverpool Football Club. Liverpool are an English professional association football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside, who currently play in the Premier League. The club was founded in 1892 and have played at their current home ground, Anfield, since their formation. Liverpool joined the Football League in 1894, and were founding members of the Premier League in 1992.
They are one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in England, having won the First Division Championship a record 18 times and the FA Cup seven times. Liverpool are also the most successful English team in Europe having won a total of 11 trophies, including five European Cups. Liverpool are the most successful club in English football history, having won 58 major honours, the most recent in 2006.
This article lists all of the major honours won by Liverpool since their creation. This list also lists the major playing honours including top goalscorer and most appearances. The club records including record transfer fees are shown below as are international player honours. Ian Callaghan has made the most appearances for Liverpool, having played a total of 857 times for the club. Ian Rush is the record goalscorer for the club, having scored a total of 346 goals, during his Liverpool career.
Player records
Appearances
Ian Callaghan holds Liverpool's appearance record, having played 857 times over the course of 19 seasons from 1958 to 1978. He also holds the record for League appearances, with 640. Of the current squad, Jamie Carragher has made the most appearances, with 500 as of 15 January 2008. Carragher also holds the record for the most European appearances, with 98. He surpassed Ian Callaghan's old record of 89 on 1 May 2007, when Liverpool faced Chelsea in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
The youngest player to appear for Liverpool is Max Thompson, who was 17 years and 129 days old when he made his debut against Tottenham Hotspur on 8 May 1974. Ted Doig is the oldest player to appear for Liverpool, having been 41 years and 165 days old when he appeared against Newcastle United on 11 April 1908. Doig also holds the distinction of being Liverpool's oldest debutant; he was 37 years and 307 days old when he made his debut against Burton United on 1 September 1904. Phil Neal holds the record for the most consecutive appearances, making 417 between 23 October 1976 and 24 September 1983. Neal also holds the record for the most seasons as an ever-present; he appeared in every game in nine different seasons. Elisha Scott is the club's longest-serving player, spending a total of 21 years and 52 days at the club between 1913 and 1934.[1]
Most appearances
Competitive matches only, includes appearances as substitute. Numbers in brackets indicate goals scored. Correct as of match played 15 January 2008
| # | Name | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Europe | C. Shield | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Callaghan | 640 (49) | 79 (2) | 42 (7) | 89 (10) | 7 (0) | 857 (68) |
| 2 | Ray Clemence | 470 (0) | 54 (0) | 55 (0) | 80 (0) | 6 (0) | 665 (0) |
| 2 | Emlyn Hughes | 474 (35) | 62 (1) | 46 (3) | 79 (10) | 4 (0) | 665 (49) |
| 4 | Ian Rush | 469 (229) | 61 (39) | 78 (48) | 38 (20) | 7 (3) | 660 (346) |
| 5 | Phil Neal | 455 (41) | 45 (3) | 66 (4) | 74 (11) | 7 (0) | 650 (59) |
| 6 | Tommy Smith | 467 (36) | 52 (2) | 30 (2) | 85 (8) | 4 (0) | 638 (48) |
| 7 | Bruce Grobbelaar | 440 (0) | 62 (0) | 70 (0) | 38 (0) | 8 (0) | 628 (0) |
| 8 | Alan Hansen | 434 (8) | 58 (2) | 68 (1) | 46 (3) | 7 (0) | 620 (14) |
| 9 | Chris Lawler | 406 (41) | 47 (4) | 27 (5) | 66 (11) | 3 (0) | 549 (61) |
| 10 | Billy Liddell | 492 (215) | 42 (13) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 534 (228) |
| 11 | Kenny Dalglish | 355 (118) | 37 (13) | 59 (27) | 51 (11) | 7 (1) | 515 (172) |
| 12 | Jamie Carragher | 345 (3) | 27 (0) | 26 (0) | 98 (1) | 2 (0) | 500 (4) |
| 13 | Ronnie Whelan | 362 (46) | 41 (7) | 50 (1) | 24 (6) | 7 (0) | 493 (73) |
| 14 | Roger Hunt | 404 (245) | 44 (18) | 10 (5) | 31 (17) | 3 (1) | 492 (286) |
| 15 | Phil Thompson | 340 (7) | 36 (0) | 43 (1) | 50 (5) | 7 (0) | 477 (13) |
| 16 | Steve Heighway | 331 (50) | 36 (8) | 38 (7) | 67 (11) | 3 (0) | 475 (76) |
| 17 | Steve Nicol | 343 (36) | 50 (3) | 42 (4) | 20 (2) | 2 (0) | 468 (46) |
| 17 | Elisha Scott | 430 (0) | 37 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1 (0) | 468 (0) |
| 19 | Ron Yeats | 358 (13) | 50 (0) | 7 (0) | 36 (2) | 3 (1) | 454 (16) |
| 20 | Donald McKinlay | 393 (33) | 40 (1) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1 (0) | 434 (34) |
Goalscorers
Liverpool's all-time leading scorer is Ian Rush, who scored 346 goals in two spells at the club from 1980 to 1987 and 1988 to 1996. Rush holds the record for the most goals in a season with 47 in all competitions in 1983–84. Rush also holds the record for the most goals in the FA and League Cups, with 48 and 39 goals respectively. However, Rush was unable to surpass the league goal-scoring record of Roger Hunt, which has stood at 245 since 1970. In the 1961–62 season, Hunt scored 41 goals, setting the club record for league goals in a single season. Hunt also holds the record for the most hat-tricks in a season, scoring five in the 1961–62 season. Gordon Hodgson is the club's third highest scorer with 240 goals, and holds the club record of 17 hat tricks. Robbie Fowler holds the record for Liverpool's and the Premier League's fastest hat trick, when he scored three goals in four minutes and 32 seconds against Arsenal, during the 1994–95 season.
Steven Gerrard holds the record for the most goals in European competition with 23. The highest-scoring substitute is David Fairclough who scored 18 goals after coming off the bench. Jan Mølby holds the record for the most penalties scored, converting 42 during his Liverpool career. Ephraim Longworth has the distinction of going the most games without scoring; Longworth went 371 games without scoring. Liverpool's youngest goalscorer is Michael Owen, who was 17 years and 144 days old when he scored against Wimbledon on 6 May 1997. Billy Liddell is Liverpool's oldest goalscorer; he was 38 years and 55 days old when he scored against Stoke City on 5 March 1960.[1]
Top scorers
Competitive matches only. Numbers in brackets indicate appearances made. Correct as of match played 15 January 2008
| # | Name | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Europe | C. Shield | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Rush | 229 (469) | 39 (61) | 48 (78) | 20 (38) | 3 (7) | 346 (660) |
| 2 | Roger Hunt | 245 (404) | 18 (44) | 5 (10) | 17 (31) | 1 (3) | 286 (492) |
| 3 | Gordon Hodgson | 233 (358) | 8 (19) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 241 (377) |
| 4 | Billy Liddell | 215 (492) | 13 (42) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 228 (534) |
| 5 | Robbie Fowler | 128 (266) | 12 (24) | 29 (35) | 14 (44) | 0 (0) | 183 (369) |
| 6 | Kenny Dalglish | 118 (355) | 13 (37) | 27 (59) | 11 (51) | 1 (7) | 172 (515) |
| 7 | Michael Owen | 118 (216) | 8 (15) | 9 (14) | 22 (50) | 1 (2) | 158 (297) |
| 8 | Harry Chambers | 135 (310) | 16 (28) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (1) | 151 (339) |
| 9 | Jack Parkinson | 125 (200) | 5 (19) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (1) | 130 (220) |
| 10 | Sam Raybould | 119 (211) | 9 (14) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (1) | 128 (226) |
| 11 | Dick Forshaw | 117 (266) | 7 (21) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (1) | 124 (228) |
| 12 | Ian St John | 95 (336) | 12 (49) | 1 (6) | 10 (32) | 0 (2) | 118 (425) |
| 13 | Jack Balmer | 99 (291) | 12 (21) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 111 (312) |
| 14 | John Barnes | 84 (314) | 16 (51) | 3 (26) | 3 (12) | 1 (3) | 108 (407) |
| 15 | Kevin Keegan | 68 (230) | 14 (28) | 6 (23) | 12 (40) | 0 (2) | 100 (323) |
| 16 | John Toshack | 74 (172) | 8 (24) | 3 (13) | 10 (36) | 1 (2) | 96 (247) |
| 17 | Steven Gerrard | 51 (286) | 8 (21) | 7 (19) | 23 (85) | 1 (4) | 90 (415) |
| 18 | Albert Stubbins | 75 (159) | 8 (19) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 83 (178) |
| 19 | Jack Cox | 73 (327) | 8 (33) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (1) | 80 (361) |
| 20 | Arthur Goddard | 72 (387) | 5 (27) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 2 (1) | 79 (415) |
International
Ian Rush holds the record for the most international caps whilst playing for Liverpool, earning 67 caps for Wales during his Liverpool career. Rush also holds the record for the most international goals whilst playing for Liverpool, scoring 26 goals.[1] Laurie Hughes was the first Liverpool player to appear at the World Cup, when he represented England at the 1950 FIFA World Cup. Roger Hunt, Ian Callaghan and Gerry Byrne, were the first Liverpool players to be part of a World Cup winning side at the 1966 FIFA World Cup, although only Hunt played in the Final. Dietmar Hamann was the first foreign Liverpool player to appear in a World Cup Final, when he appeared for Germany in the 2002 FIFA World Cup Final.[2]
Club records
Wins
Liverpool's biggest ever victory was an 11–0 win over Strømsgodset I.F. in 1974 in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, in which nine of the ten outfield players scored — a Liverpool record.[3] Rotherham Town were the victims of Liverpool's biggest league win, losing 10–1 in 1896.[3] This margin of victory was matched in the modern era, as Crystal Palace were defeated 9–0 at Anfield in 1989.[4] Liverpool also hold the record for the biggest win in the UEFA Champions League, with their 8–0 victory over Beşiktaş J.K.[5] During the 1978–79 season, Liverpool won 30 out of 42 games to set a club record for the most league wins in a season. The least wins in a season came during the club's first season in the top-flight during 1894–95 season, when Liverpool won just seven of their 30 games.[6]
Defeats
Liverpool's heaviest defeats were a 0–8 defeat to Huddersfield Town on 10 November 1934, and a 1–9 loss to Birmingham City on 11 December 1954.[3] Liverpool's biggest defeat at Anfield came against Sunderland, when they lost the match 6–0, on 19 April 1930. Liverpool's highest scoring defeat is 2–9, which came against Newcastle United on 1 January 1934. The most defeats Liverpool have suffered in a season is 23, which came in the 1953–54 season. Liverpool's least defeats in a season came during their first season in The Football League, during the 1893–94 season, in which Liverpool went the whole season unbeaten.[6]
Goals
The most goals Liverpool have scored in a season is 106, in the 30-game 1895–96 season. The fewest number of goals scored by Liverpool in a season is 42, which occurred in the 1901–02 and 1970–71 seasons. Liverpool's record for the most goals conceded is 97, which occurred during the 42-game 1953–54 season. The least goals Liverpool have conceded in a season is 16, which they managed in the 42-game 1978–79 season.[6]
Points
Before the number of points awarded for a win was increased from two to three, the most points Liverpool had earned in a season was 68, during the 1978–79 season, while the least points earned was 22, in their first season in the top flight, in 1894–95. Following the increase, the most points Liverpool have earned in a season is 90, which they managed in the 1987–88 season, while the least points earned is 51, during the 1980–81 season.[6]
Attendances
Liverpool's record attendance is 61,905, which was against Wolves, in the FA Cup, during the 1951–52 season. Liverpool's highest League Cup attendance is 50,880, which was during the 1979–80 season, and came against Nottingham Forest. The record European attendance is 55,104, which came against FC Barcelona in 1975–76. Liverpool's record lowest attendance is 1,000, which came in a League match against Loughborough, during the 1895–96 season. The lowest FA Cup attendance is 4,000 which came against Newton, during 1892. Liverpool's lowest League Cup attendance is 9,902, which was during the 1983–84 season against Brentford. Liverpool's record lowest attendance for a European game is 12,021, which was during Liverpool's match against Dundalk F.C. in the 1982–83 season.[1]
Transfer fees
Liverpool's record transfer fee paid for a player is £20.2 million for Fernando Torres, during July 2007, this eclipsed the previous record of £14.5 million which had been paid by then manager Gérard Houllier for Djibril Cissé in July 2004. The record transfer fee Liverpool have received for a player is £12.75 million, which was paid by Leeds United for Robbie Fowler in November 2001.
Highest transfer fees paid
| # | Player | From | Fee | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Fernando Torres |
Atlético Madrid | £20.2 million | July 4, 2007 |
| 2 |  Djibril Cissé |
Auxerre | £14.5 million | July 1, 2004 |
| 3 |  Ryan Babel |
Ajax | £11.5 million | July 13, 2007 |
| 4 |  Emile Heskey |
Leicester City | £11 million | March 10, 2000 |
| 5 | Xabi Alonso |
Real Sociedad | £10.7 million | August 20, 2004 |
| 6 |  El-Hadji Diouf |
Lens | £10 million | June 1, 2002 |
| 7 | Dirk Kuyt |
Feyenoord | £9 million | August 18, 2006 |
| 8 | Stan Collymore |
Nottingham Forest | £8.5 million | July 1, 1995 |
| 9 |  Dietmar Hamann |
Newcastle United | £8 million | July 22, 1999 |
| 10 | Peter Crouch |
Southampton | £7 million | July 20, 2005 |
| 11 | Jermaine Pennant |
Birmingham City | £6.7 million | July 26, 2006 |
| 12 |  Martin Škrtel |
Zenit St Petersburg | £6.5 million | January 11, 2008 |
| 13 | Fernando Morientes |
Real Madrid | £6.3 million | January 13, 2005 |
| 14= | Nick Barmby |
Everton | £6 million | July 18, 2000 |
| 14= | Chris Kirkland |
Coventry City | £6 million | August 31, 2001 |
Highest transfer fees received
| # | Player | From | Fee | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robbie Fowler |
Leeds United | £12.75 million | November 29, 2001 |
| 2 | Mohamed Sissoko |
Juventus | £8.25 million | January 29, 2008 |
| 3 | Michael Owen |
Real Madrid | £8 million | August 14, 2004 |
| 4 |  Craig Bellamy |
West Ham United | £7.5 million | July 10, 2007 |
| 5 | Stan Collymore |
Aston Villa | £7 million | May 13, 1997 |
| 6 |  Milan Baroš |
Aston Villa | £6.5 million | August 23, 2005 |
| 7 | Emile Heskey |
Birmingham City | £6.25 million | May 18, 2004 |
| 8 | Djibril Cissé |
Marseille | £6.1 million | July 9, 2007 |
| 9 | Dominic Matteo |
Leeds United | £4.75 million | August 18, 2000 |
| 10= |  Jason McAteer |
Blackburn Rovers | £4 million | January 27, 1999 |
| 10= | Christian Ziege |
Tottenham Hotspur | £4 million | July 17, 2001 |
| 10= | Luis García |
Atlético Madrid | £4 million | July 3, 2007 |
| 13= | Sander Westerveld |
Real Sociedad | £3.75 million | December 17, 2001 |
| 13= | Nick Barmby |
Leeds United | £3.75 million | August 8, 2002 |
| 15= | El-Hadji Diouf |
Bolton Wanderers | £3.5 million | June 15, 2005 |
| 15= | Chris Kirkland |
Wigan Athletic | £3.5 million | October 27, 2006 |
References
- Liverpool F.C. Official Website
- LFCHistory.net – Articles and statistics relating to Liverpool F.C.
Footnotes
- ^ a b c d "LFC Records". liverpoolfc.tv. Retrieved 2007-12-24.
- ^ "Liverpool players at the World Cup". lfchistory.net. Retrieved 2007-12-25.
- ^ a b c Rollin, Jack and Glenda (2006–2007). Sky Sports Football Yearbook. Headline. pp. p232-233. ISBN 0-7553-1526-X.
{{cite book}}:|pages=has extra text (help)CS1 maint: date format (link) - ^ "Liverpool 9 - 0 Crystal Palace". LFCHistory.net. Retrieved 2007-03-08.
- ^ "LIVERPOOL 8-0 BESIKTAS". liverpoolfc.tv. Retrieved 2007-12-25.
- ^ a b c d Pead, Brian. Liverpool A complete record 1892-1986. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-15-1.
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