5 players with the most appearances in Liverpool’s history

#3 Steven Gerrard — 710

Steven Gerrard joined the club's academy as a nine-year-old

Steven Gerrard is arguably the most famous Liverpool player ever. The England international joined Liverpool's academy as a nine-year-old. Little did he know that someday he would be a major part of the club's history.

After giving trials at Manchester United, Gerrard earned a Liverpool contract on 5 November 1997. He later cited in his autobiography that the trial at Manchester United was to pressurize Liverpool management to give him a contract.

Then-captain Jamie Redknapp's injury paved the way for Steven Gerrard to showcase his midfield expertise during the initial stages of his Liverpool career. Gerrard had to deal with injuries during his first few years at the club, which were a result of playing too much football.

However, the former England captain brushed it all aside to grace Liverpool's midfield for 17 seasons. The only dark spot in his career has to be the fact that Steven Gerrard could never win a league title with the Anfield side.

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#2 Jamie Carragher — 737

Carragher started off with the club's youth academy in 1996.

Jamie Carragher is not just Liverpool's second-longest serving player, he is also the longest-serving player (149 games) for Liverpool in European competitions. Carragher started off with Liverpool's youth academy in 1996. He was called up to feature for the senior team the very next year.

Carragher was initially a wing-back but following Rafa Benitez's arrival in 2004, the Spaniard urged the English defender to try out the center-back position. This proved to be a game-changer as Jamie Carragher became a force to be reckoned with as a stopper.

He was also a key element of England's national team. The Englishman holds the record for having the most caps at the U-21 level. Jamie Carragher retired at the end of the 2012-13 season.

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#1 Ian Callaghan — 857

Callaghan was a part of the England team that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup

The Anfield outfit's promotion into the top flight and Ian Callaghan's permanent spot within the starting XI coincided. The England international had a scintillating career between 1959 and 1978 with the Merseysiders.

He played a crucial role in helping Liverpool secure the 1964, 1966, 1973, 1976 and 1977 league titles. He was also part of the teams at the 1965 and 1974 FA Cup finals, the 1973 and 1976 UEFA Cups and the European Super Cup in 1977 and 1978.

Callaghan was a member of the England team that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup. However, he did not receive a medal as he did not play in the final. The former Liverpool player later received the medal in 2009.