Liverpool FC
Liverpool FC was born from a bitter dispute. In 1892, Everton FC left Anfield over a rent disagreement with their landlord John Houlding. Left with a stadium but no team, Houlding founded Liverpool Football Club on 15 March 1892. The club was admitted to the Football League the following year and won their first league title in 1901. What began as one man's determination to fill an empty stadium has grown into one of the most successful and beloved football clubs in the world.
Key Facts
Liverpool Football Club
15 March 1892
John Houlding
The Reds, The Redmen, Pool, The Kop, LFC
Virgil van Dijk
Arne Slot
Fenway Sports Group (FSG)
Tom Werner
Premier League
Adidas
liverpoolfc.com
Traditions
You'll Never Walk Alone
ListenAdopted from the Gerry and the Pacemakers hit in 1963, YNWA is sung before every home game at Anfield. The song has become the club's anthem and is recognised worldwide as a symbol of Liverpool FC's unity and spirit.
The Kop
Named after Spion Kop, a hill in the Boer War where Liverpool soldiers died in battle. The Kop has been the beating heart of Anfield since 1906, home to the most passionate supporters who create an atmosphere that has inspired countless comebacks.
The Boot Room
A small room at Anfield where coaching staff would gather to discuss tactics over tea. Established by Bill Shankly, the Boot Room became legendary as the birthplace of Liverpool's tactical philosophy and produced a succession of managers: Paisley, Fagan, and Dalglish.
This Is Anfield
The iconic sign hanging in the tunnel that players touch before walking onto the pitch. Introduced by Bill Shankly to intimidate visiting teams, it has become a sacred ritual. Under Jürgen Klopp, only players who had won a trophy were allowed to touch it.
Club Records
Ian Rush
346 goals
Ian Callaghan
857 apps
Alexander Isak
£125m (2025)
Philippe Coutinho
£145m (2018)
Anfield
Anfield Road, Liverpool, L4 0TH
61,276
1884
105m × 68m
61,905 (1952)
The Four Stands
The Kop
The famous end behind the goal. Home to Liverpool's most vocal supporters, known as 'Kopites'. Originally a terraced stand, it was rebuilt as an all-seater in 1994. Now features 12,850 rail seats.
Main Stand
Expanded in 2016 with a new upper tier, making it one of the largest single-tier stands in European football. Houses the press box, executive areas and corporate facilities.
Anfield Road End
Completed its expansion in 2024, adding over 7,000 seats. The redevelopment included a new upper tier and premium hospitality areas.
Kenny Dalglish Stand
Named after Liverpool's greatest ever player. Formerly the Centenary Stand, it was renamed in 2017 in honour of Sir Kenny Dalglish.
Around Anfield
This Is Anfield
The iconic sign in the tunnel that players touch before walking onto the pitch. A tradition that Bill Shankly started to intimidate visiting teams.
Shankly Gates
The ornate iron gates at the entrance to Anfield, dedicated to Bill Shankly with the words 'You'll Never Walk Alone'.
The Hillsborough Memorial
A permanent memorial dedicated to the 97 Liverpool supporters who lost their lives at Hillsborough on 15 April 1989.
The Paisley Gateway
The gateway at the Anfield Road End entrance, honouring the legacy of Bob Paisley.
Stadium Images
Trophy Cabinet
League Title
Champions League
FA Cup
League Cup
UEFA Cup
UEFA Super Cup
FIFA Club World Cup
Community Shield
Club Timeline
Club Founded
Liverpool FC was founded on 3 June 1892 by John Houlding after a dispute with Everton FC over the rent at Anfield stadium. The club was admitted to the Football League Second Division that same year.
First League Title
Liverpool won their first ever Football League championship, finishing the season as champions of the First Division under manager Tom Watson.
Shankly Arrives
Bill Shankly was appointed manager on 1 December 1959. He transformed Liverpool from a Second Division side into one of the greatest clubs in Europe, laying the foundations for decades of success.
First Shankly Title
Under Shankly, Liverpool claimed their first league title in 17 years, beginning an era of dominance in English football. The famous Kop terrace at Anfield became the spiritual home of football fandom.
First European Cup
Bob Paisley led Liverpool to their first European Cup triumph, defeating Borussia Mönchengladbach 3–1 in Rome. Terry McDermott, Tommy Smith and Phil Neal scored the goals in a historic night.
Back-to-Back in Europe
Bob Paisley's Liverpool retained the European Cup, defeating Club Brugge 1–0 at Wembley Stadium. Kenny Dalglish — in his first European final — scored the only goal with an audacious chip over the goalkeeper, cementing Liverpool as back-to-back kings of Europe.
Third European Cup
Liverpool claimed their third European Cup in five years, defeating Real Madrid 1–0 in Paris. Full-back Alan Kennedy charged forward in the second half to score the only goal. Bob Paisley became the first manager in history to win the European Cup three times.
European Cup Hat-trick
Joe Fagan guided Liverpool to an unprecedented treble — league title, League Cup and European Cup — in his first season as manager. They beat Roma on penalties in the final in the Eternal City.
Hillsborough Disaster
On 15 April 1989, 97 Liverpool supporters lost their lives in a crush at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough stadium during an FA Cup semi-final. The tragedy united the city and the club forever. Justice was served in 2016.
The Treble Season
Gérard Houllier's Liverpool became the first English club to win three cup competitions in a single season — FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup. Michael Owen won the FA Cup with two late goals at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, and the UEFA Cup was clinched in an extraordinary 5–4 golden goal victory over Aláves in Dortmund. Liverpool also claimed the UEFA Super Cup and Charity Shield that year.
Miracle of Istanbul
Perhaps the greatest night in the club's history. 3–0 down at half-time against AC Milan in the Champions League final, Liverpool scored three goals in six second-half minutes. Steven Gerrard led the comeback and Jerzy Dudek saved two penalties to win the cup on 25 May 2005.
So Close — The Near Miss
Liverpool's most heartbreaking near miss of the modern era. Luis Suárez scored 31 Premier League goals as Brendan Rodgers' side led the title race for much of the season. A Steven Gerrard slip against Chelsea allowed Demba Ba to score, and Manchester City capitalised to claim the title by two points. Suárez won the Golden Boot; the season is remembered as one of Liverpool's finest and most painful.
Klopp Era Begins
Jürgen Klopp was appointed Liverpool manager on 8 October 2015, describing his approach as 'heavy metal football'. He would go on to become the most successful manager in the club's history.
Champions of Europe Again
Klopp's Liverpool defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2–0 in Madrid to lift a sixth European Cup. Mohamed Salah scored from the penalty spot before Divock Origi sealed the victory, ending a 14-year wait.
World Champions
Liverpool became FIFA Club World Cup champions for the first time, defeating Flamengo 1–0 in Qatar thanks to a Roberto Firmino extra-time winner. The Reds were crowned the best club on the planet.
Premier League Champions
Liverpool ended a 30-year wait for the league title, clinching the Premier League with seven games to spare — the earliest title win in Premier League history. Klopp's side amassed 99 points and lost just three league games all season.
The Near Quadruple
Klopp's Liverpool came within touching distance of an unprecedented quadruple. They won the FA Cup and League Cup — defeating Chelsea on penalties in both Wembley finals — but narrowly lost the Premier League title to Manchester City by just one point and fell to Real Madrid in the Champions League final in Paris. The season stands as one of the most extraordinary in English football history.
Klopp's Farewell
Jürgen Klopp announced his departure from Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season after nine transformative years. He signed off with a League Cup triumph, leaving behind a legacy of trophies, memories and unconditional love from the Anfield faithful.
Slot Takes Charge
Dutch coach Arne Slot succeeded Klopp in the summer of 2024, arriving from Feyenoord. He quickly settled into life at Anfield, guiding Liverpool to the top of the Premier League in his debut season.
20th League Title
Arne Slot guided Liverpool to a record-equalling 20th league title in his first season as manager, clinching the 2024–25 Premier League with four games to spare. The Reds matched Manchester United's all-time record, with captain Virgil van Dijk hoisting the trophy aloft inside a joyous Anfield.
Great Managers
Bill Shankly
3 League, 2 FA Cup, 1 UEFA Cup
Bob Paisley
6 League, 3 European Cup, 3 League Cup, 1 UEFA Cup, 1 UEFA Super Cup
Joe Fagan
1 League, 1 European Cup, 1 League Cup
Kenny Dalglish
3 League, 2 FA Cup, 1 League Cup
Graeme Souness
1 FA Cup
Roy Evans
1 League Cup
Gérard Houllier
1 FA Cup, 1 League Cup, 1 UEFA Cup, 1 UEFA Super Cup, 1 Community Shield
Rafael Benítez
1 Champions League, 1 FA Cup, 1 UEFA Super Cup, 1 Community Shield
Brendan Rodgers
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Jürgen Klopp
1 League, 1 Champions League, 1 FA Cup, 2 League Cup, 1 Club World Cup, 1 UEFA Super Cup, 1 Community Shield
Arne Slot
1 League
Legends
Bill Shankly
1959–1974The man who built modern Liverpool. Shankly transformed a struggling Second Division club into a formidable First Division force, winning three league titles, two FA Cups and the UEFA Cup. His philosophy — 'football is not just a matter of life and death, it is much more important than that' — lives on at Anfield.
Bob Paisley
1974–1983The most decorated manager in Liverpool's history. Paisley won six league titles, three European Cups, three League Cups and one UEFA Cup in nine seasons — a record that may never be surpassed. Quiet, modest and tactically brilliant.
Kenny Dalglish
1977–1990515
172
Widely regarded as Liverpool's greatest ever player. Dalglish scored the winning goal in the 1978 European Cup final and later led the club as player-manager to a legendary league and FA Cup double in 1986. A true legend of Anfield.
Steven Gerrard
1998–2015710
186
The heartbeat of Liverpool for 17 years. Gerrard inspired the Miracle of Istanbul with a second-half header and played with passion and leadership in every game he wore the red shirt. One of the finest midfielders of his generation.
Ian Rush
1980–1996660
346
Liverpool's all-time leading goal scorer. Rush was a relentless predator in the penalty area, winning five league titles and three FA Cups. His partnership with Kenny Dalglish was one of the most lethal in English football history.
Robbie Fowler
1993–2001 / 2006–2007369
183
Known as 'God' on the Kop, Fowler's natural finishing ability made him one of the deadliest strikers of his era. He scored 25 league goals in his first full season and went on to become a Liverpool icon.
Jamie Carragher
1996–2013737
4
Carra was a warrior at the heart of Liverpool's defence for 17 years. His performances in Istanbul in 2005 were heroic. A born leader and one of the best defenders of his generation who dedicated his career entirely to Liverpool.
Graeme Souness
1978–1984359
56
One of the most complete midfielders in English football history. Souness was the engine of the all-conquering Liverpool teams of the late 1970s and early 1980s, winning five league titles and three European Cups.
Mohamed Salah
2017–present432
254
The Egyptian King. Salah broke the Premier League single-season record with 32 goals in 2017/18 and has been Liverpool's most consistent match-winner ever since. A Champions League winner in 2019, Premier League champion in 2020 and 2025. Liverpool's third all-time top scorer.
Virgil van Dijk
2018–present357
32
The best centre-back in the world at his peak. Van Dijk's arrival transformed Liverpool's defensive record and was central to winning the Champions League and Premier League. A commanding presence and superb leader.
Jürgen Klopp
2015–2024The 'Normal One'. Klopp arrived in 2015 and built a team capable of conquering Europe and England. He delivered Liverpool's first Champions League in 14 years, the FIFA Club World Cup and ended the 30-year wait for a league title. Left with eight trophies and eternal love from the Kop.
Luis Suárez
2011–2014133
82
One of the most electrifying players ever to wear the red shirt. Suárez terrorised Premier League defences with his relentless movement, invention and ruthless finishing. His 2013/14 season — 31 league goals in 33 games — almost single-handedly delivered the title before a heartbreaking final-day collapse. Left for Barcelona having become a Liverpool legend in just three seasons.
Alisson Becker
2018–present300
1
The world's best goalkeeper and the final piece of Klopp's jigsaw. Alisson's £65m arrival from Roma transformed Liverpool's defensive record. He famously scored a headed goal against West Brom in 2021 to help clinch a Champions League spot. A Champions League winner in 2019 and Premier League champion in 2020 and 2025, he is widely regarded as the finest goalkeeper in the club's history.
Kevin Keegan
1971–1977323
100
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner and one of the most exciting forwards in Liverpool's history. Keegan arrived from Scunthorpe United for £33,000 in 1971 and formed a devastating partnership with John Toshack, helping Liverpool win three league titles, the FA Cup, two UEFA Cups and the European Cup. Left for Hamburg in 1977 and won back-to-back European Footballer of the Year awards.
Jordan Henderson
2011–2023492
33
Liverpool's captain during their most glorious modern era. Henderson lifted the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and FIFA Club World Cup as skipper, becoming the first Liverpool captain to raise the league title in 30 years. His infectious leadership and relentless dedication over 12 years made him one of the most important players in the club's history.
John Barnes
1987–1997407
108
One of the most talented players ever to grace Anfield. Barnes arrived from Watford in 1987 and lit up English football with his extraordinary pace, skill and creativity. He won two league titles and two FA Cups, and was named FWA Footballer of the Year twice. His mesmerising dribbling and devastating finishing made him one of the greatest wingers in English football history.