The right-back who created more chances than most midfielders — Liverpool's most technically gifted academy product since Gerrard.
His quick corner against Barcelona at Anfield in 2019 — chipped while Jordi Alba looked away — created the goal that completed the most stunning comeback in Champions League semi-final history, and Trent Alexander-Arnold's chance creation from right-back has placed him among the Premier League's top three creative players regardless of position across his entire Liverpool career. Liverpool's academy developed him and he made his debut at 18. His Champions League-winning season produced a corner against Barcelona — chipped quickly from the corner flag while Jordi Alba turned away — that Divock Origi converted to complete the most stunning individual comeback in the competition's history. His right foot delivery from deep positions — his crossing range and accuracy from the right-back position — produces assists and chance-creation statistics that place him among the top three creative players in the Premier League regardless of position. He scored key goals in critical moments — including against Manchester City in a title-defining moment. His transition — experimented with as a central midfielder under Slot after Klopp's departure — reflects the genuine question of whether his best position is at full-back or in midfield. He signed for Real Madrid in 2025. He has been one of the most discussed individual players in the Premier League debate about whether traditional positional categories apply to genuinely hybrid players.
Most assists by a defender in a single Premier League season (13 in 2019-20)
How They Played
Attack-minded right-back with elite crossing, passing range and set-piece delivery
Lasting Impact
Redefined the modern full-back role with exceptional creativity and delivery
Career Honours
- Champions League (2019)
- Premier League (2020)
- FA Cup (2022)
- League Cup (2022)
- Champions League 2019
- Premier League 2020
- Premier League 2022
- Club World Cup 2019
- UEFA Super Cup 2019
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 2016–2025 | 259 | 18 | #66 |
| Real Madrid | 2025–Present | 21 | 0 | — |
 England | — | 33 | 3 | — |