Few clubs in world football possess the weight of history, the array of triumphs, and the unyielding spirit that Liverpool FC embodies. A club built not just on goals and glories, but on the artistry of those who crafted them.
The assist-makers—the orchestrators, the visionaries, the unsung poets of the game—whose deft touches and audacious passes turned ordinary moments into legend. The magicians of Anfield. The ones who saw the game two steps ahead and made sure the ball found its way into the net.
Here are the 10 Liverpool Players with the Most All-Time Assists
10. Trent Alexander-Arnold (84 Assists in 333 Matches, ongoing)
Modern football is awash with full-backs who bomb forward, but few—if any—have done it with the sheer technical mastery of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Scouser’s right foot is a painter’s brush, and his crosses are a work of art.
He doesn’t just whip the ball in; he delivers it with precision, like an archer striking the bullseye from an impossible angle. His corner against Barcelona in 2019 is the stuff of legend—a moment that summed up his brilliance in one blink-and-you-miss-it flash of genius.
9. Steve McManaman (85 Assists in 364 Matches)
Silky, swerving, and unstoppable on his day—McManaman was Liverpool’s very own freewheeling enigma. A player who could weave past defenders as if they were but mist on the Anfield pitch.
His assists weren’t just statistics; they were acts of sorcery, moments where chaos turned into order at the flick of his boot. Middlesbrough manager Bryan Robson once claimed, “If you stop McManaman, you stop Liverpool.” That’s how vital he was.
8. John Barnes (99 Assists in 407 Matches)
Barnes didn’t run; he glided. His football was poetry in motion, a blend of power and grace so rare that defenders often looked spellbound, unsure whether to challenge or simply admire.
A wizard on the left flank, his deliveries were sumptuous, his vision exceptional. That he amassed 99 assists—nearly hitting the century mark—is a testament to his extraordinary ability to create magic with the ball at his feet.
7. Ian St John (103 Assists in 425 Matches)
To understand St John’s importance to Liverpool, one must understand where the club was before he arrived. It was his tenacity, his flair, and his intelligence that helped lift Liverpool from the doldrums of the Second Division into the heights of English football.
His 103 assists came from a deep understanding of space, a forward’s brain trapped in the body of a playmaker.
6. Mohamed Salah (105 Assists in 375 Matches, ongoing)
Some players announce their arrival with a goal; Salah did it with a revolution. The Egyptian King didn’t just break records—he redefined expectations.
His staggering goal tally overshadows his 105 assists, but they reveal the full picture of his selflessness, his ability to create as well as finish. From dazzling solo runs to pinpoint final balls, Salah’s impact at Liverpool is the stuff of folklore.
5. Alan A’Court (111 Assists in 381 Matches)
A’Court is the name that modern fans may not mention often, but make no mistake—he was a Liverpool legend. A winger from an era when football was brutal and pitches were far from pristine, he had the speed and skill to carve open defences with ease.
His 111 assists tell a story of a man who was ahead of his time, a player whose service to the club extended beyond statistics.
4. Ian Callaghan (130 Assists in 857 Matches)
No one played more games in a Liverpool shirt than Ian Callaghan. 857 appearances. Just let that sink in. He was Liverpool before Liverpool became Liverpool. And through all those years, he wasn’t just there—he was indispensable.
A five-time league winner, two-time European Cup winner, and a man who played his part in setting up Liverpool’s first-ever FA Cup-winning goal. His 130 assists are a mere footnote in a career that was nothing short of legendary.
3. Billy Liddell (132 Assists in 534 Matches)
For two decades, Liverpool was often referred to as “Liddlepool.” That alone tells you what Billy Liddell meant to this club. A force of nature, he could play anywhere across the frontline and excel. His 132 assists sit beside his 228 goals, a reminder that he wasn’t just Liverpool’s best player for years—he was Liverpool’s heartbeat.
2. Steven Gerrard (145 Assists in 710 Matches)
Steven Gerrard stands as the pinnacle of Liverpool's footballing legacy, with a remarkable 145 assists across 710 appearances from 1998 to 2015. Over nearly two decades, he became not just a player but the heartbeat of the club, orchestrating play from midfield with an unrivalled vision and precision.
His leadership, both on and off the pitch, was instrumental in Liverpool's success, and his ability to deliver key assists in critical moments earned him a place in the hearts of fans worldwide.
1. Kenny Dalglish (172 Assists in 515 Matches)
And at the very top, who else but King Kenny? If football had a grandmaster, it was Dalglish. His brain worked at a different speed, his touch was velvet, his vision unmatched. When you think of Liverpool’s most iconic goals, there’s a good chance Dalglish was involved.
His 172 assists are a number, yes, but they are also a legacy—a tribute to a man who played football like a painter creating a masterpiece, one stroke at a time. Football is often reduced to numbers, to records and statistics. But Liverpool’s greatest assist-makers were never just about numbers.
They were artists, pioneers, magicians. They saw possibilities where others saw obstacles. They turned football into something more than a game. And in doing so, they gave Anfield memories that will never fade.
For Liverpool, it has never just been about scoring. It has been about the journey to the goal, the dance before the strike, the touch before the roar. And these ten men? They made it all happen.
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