Ian Callaghan é o jogador com mais partidas pelo Liverpool: 857 jogos e 68 gols entre 1960 e 1978, com cinco títulos ingleses e a Copa dos Campeões de 1977.
Ian Callaghan
Ian Callaghan was born in Toxteth, Liverpool, and became the all-time appearance record holder in Liverpool's history, with 857 official matches and 68 goals between 1960 and 1978. He played as a right winger and midfielder, was known for his consistency, tactical discipline and ability to assist his teammates. He was part of the foundation of the team built by Bill Shankly and later maintained by Bob Paisley. He won five English League Championship titles (1964, 1966, 1973, 1976 and 1977), two FA Cups (1965 and 1974), two UEFA Cups (1973 and 1976) and the European Cup in 1977, won by Liverpool 3-1 over Borussia Mönchengladbach in Rome. For the England national team, he played 4 matches and was part of the group that won the 1966 World Cup, although he did not play in the tournament. He was named Player of the Year by the Football Journalists Association of England in 1974. After leaving Liverpool, he played for smaller clubs, such as Swansea City, until his retirement.