How do Steven Gerrard's appearance stats compare with other Liverpool greats?

04 February 2015 21:16

As Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard turned out against Bolton for the FA Cup fourth round replay, he became only the third player in the club’s history to make 700 appearances for the Reds.

But who else crops up on the landmark list of top five appearance makers for the club?

Ian Callaghan, winger/midfielder – 857 appearances

Ian Callaghan playing for Liverpool
Ian Callaghan tearing through the Benfica defence in March 1978 (Peter Robinson/EMPICS Sport)

Debut: April 16, 1960
Liverpool career: 1960-1978
Honours: Division One (5), Division Two, FA Cup (2), European Cup 1977, 1978, UEFA Cup 1973, 1976

Jamie Carragher, defender – 737

Liverpool's Jamie Carragher
Jamie Carragher wearing the captain’s arm band as Liverpool took on QPR at Anfield in May 2013 (Peter Byrne/PA)

Debut: January 8, 1997
Liverpool career: 1997-2013
Honours: FA Cup (2), League Cup (3), Champions League, UEFA Cup

Steven Gerrard, midfielder – 700

Steven Gerrard against Bolton during his 700th Liverpool appearance
Stevie G holds off Zach Clough during his 700th appearance – the FA Cup Fourth Round Replay against Bolton (Peter Byrne/PA)

Debut: November 29, 1999
Liverpool career: 1999-2015
Honours: FA Cup (2), League Cup (3), Champions League, UEFA Cup

Ray Clemence, goalkeeper – 665

Liverpool's Ray Clemence collects the ball as Manchester City's Mike Doyle looks on
Ray Clemence collects the ball as Man City’s Mike Doyle looks on, back in February 1977 (Peter Robinson/EMPICS Sport)

Debut: September 25, 1968
Liverpool career: 1968-1981
Honours: Division One championship (5), FA Cup, League Cup, European Cup (3), UEFA Cup (2)

Emlyn Hughes, defender – 665

Emlyn Hughes in action for Liverpool against QP
Emlyn Hughes in action against QPR at Loftus Road in August 1975 (PA)

Debut: March 4, 1967
Liverpool career: 1967-1979
Honours: Division One championship (4), FA Cup, European Cup, UEFA Cup (2)

Source: SNAPPA