5 of the most influential footballers in Liverpool's history 

#1 Kenny Dalglish

Kenny Dalglish in action against Manchester United.

The man known simply as 'King Kenny' among Liverpool fans is without a shred of a doubt the most influential footballer in the history of the club.

Scotsman Kenny Dalglish joined Liverpool in 1977 following a stellar career at Scottish club Celtic and over the following 13 years, he became one of the most decorated players in the history of the club.

Dalglish's goal-scoring exploits have become legendary and according to many defenders of the era, he was the toughest striker to play against. He scored 118 goals in 355 appearances for the club and was the star of the show on most occasions. He helped the club win six league titles, three European Cups, four League Cup titles, two FA Cups and a solitary UEFA Super Cup.

In 1985, his career took a new turn, as he was made player-manager at Liverpool and more success followed. He resigned from the job in 1991 and by the time he was finished, he had engineered three more league title wins and two FA Cup triumphs for the club.

His influence goes far beyond the pitch and the dugout, though. Following the tragic Hillsborough disaster of 1989 in which 96 Liverpool fans died, Dalglish personally attended most of the funerals and helped to create awareness about the tragedy in his own way.

He is not only an influential footballer in Liverpool's history but a man who is an institution in himself.