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Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Kenny Dalglish, Roger Hunt, Steven Gerrard — Liverpool were never short of legendary names within the squad.
Despite experiencing a trophy drought from 1990 to 2020, Liverpool never failed to maintain the reputation of one of the most formidable sides in Europe. Even though the 2005 Champions League triumph came as a relief, the Reds were glum about not being able to kiss the Premier League trophy.
Transitions kept happening over time and Brendon Rodgers' Liverpool saw the 2014 Premier League trophy slip right through their fingers. The Merseyside outfit had to wait until Jurgen Klopp's arrival to be able to lift the domestic title after almost 30 years.
Klopp re-structured the club and convinced the board to splash money to get him his team. The same resulted in Liverpool winning the Champions League and the Premier League in back-to-back seasons.
Jurgen Klopp's reign opened the gates for many newcomers. Nevertheless, Liverpool still house numerous long-term players.
Let's take a look at the five longest-serving players in Liverpool's current squad.
#5 Joe Gomez (since July 1, 2015)
Despite being haunted by a series of injuries, Joe Gomez has managed to get into the good books of his coach and the fans.
The versatile defender, who is equally good in center and wing-back positions, has come to Klopp's aid whenever he was stuck with the unavailability of players.
Joël Matip, who had a couple of run-ins with injuries himself, paved the way for Gomez to show his caliber at the center of the defensive line. Partnered alongside Virgil van Dijk, Gomez went onto form one of the strongest defensive duos in the Premier League.
He was also deployed as an occasional right-back before Trent Alexander-Arnold arrived at Anfield.
#4 Roberto Firmino (since July 1, 2015)
Roberto Firmino or Bobby Firmino, as lovingly called by his fans, was a part of one of the most dangerous attacking trio across Europe. Firmino, alongside Salah and Mane, ran a rampage over the course of two seasons to help Liverpool end their trophy drought.
He majorly played the role of a 'provider' to the other two and got home the Champions League (2019) and the Premier League (2020) titles.
The Brazilian earned interest from Liverpool during his 2015 continental outing with the national side. He joined Liverpool's pre-season squad right after the 2015 Copa America.
So far, Firmino has scored 88 goals for the Reds across all competitions and remains one of the most senior players in the squad.
#3 James Milner (since July 1, 2015)
Liverpool's vice-captain — James Milner is one of the few players in the history of EPL to have spent lengthy spells with two different teams.
Having joined Manchester City from Aston Villa in 2010, Milner remained at the Etihad until 2015. An increase in competition and interest from Liverpool forced the former England international to join the Reds.
Within two months of his signing, Liverpool appointed Milner as its vice-captain. He captained the club for the first time in what was only his third appearance for Liverpool.
Milner's experience and talent as a leader and a player make him one of the most influential figures in the dressing room. Many youngsters have been revealed to have drawn inspiration from the former Manchester City man.
#2 Divock Origi (since July 29, 2014)
Divock Origi has been the main man behind Liverpool's dramatic semi-final victory against Barcelona on their road towards the 2019 Champions League victory.
After spending a couple of loan stints away from Anfield, Origi won his first major trophy with Liverpool while also playing an important role in it. His goal vs Tottenham in the final made him only the second Belgian (after Yannick Carrasco) to score in the UEFA Champions League Final.
Facing immense competition from Liverpool's front three — Salah, Firminho, Mane — Origi often played second fiddle to either of these three. Despite not getting enough playing time, the 26-year-old maintains his loyalty to the club.
The Belgian managed to feature only nine times in Liverpool's 2020-21 season.
#1 Jordan Henderson (since July 1, 2011)
Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson beats the other by a distant margin when it comes to time spent at Anfield.
Having shown early sparks of professionalism at a young age, Liverpool welcomed then 21-year-old Jordan Henderson from Sunderland in 2011. Within four years, he was handed the captain's armband following club legend Steven Gerrard's retirement.
If not for injury-related reasons, Henderson is a regular starter for the Reds. Henderson is the only player to have won England's Footballer of the Year at both U21 and senior level.
Ideally a box-to-box midfielder, Henderson graced the role of the 'number 8' under Liverpool's current manager Jurgen Klopp. He also made himself available in defensive positions while the club faced a string of injury crises.
His longevity, skillset and versatile nature make him one of the favorites within the ranks of Liverpool.
