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Can Jordan Henderson Join Liverpool's Greatest Ever Captains?
Football is a funny old game. Three years ago, City were the best team in Europe and Champions League winners in waiting, Messi was going to finish his career in Barcelona, and Jordan Henderson was overrated.
Fast-forward to 2020, and none of these are facts any longer. The remarkable rise of Liverpool’s captain has been one of the most pleasing progressions for Reds and England fans alike, with the central midfielder an ever-present in CL- and PL-winning teams, as well as a World Cup semi-final run.
Still, will he ever be considered as a great captain of the kop?
Henderson’s trophy haul is among the greatest ever to have played for Liverpool. He’s the first captain to lift the Premier League crown in 30 years and has a Champions League, Super Cup and World Club Cup winners medal in his cabinet. Not even the likes of Steven Gerrard can boast such riches.
Being part of a team is one thing, but standing out for individual brilliance, something Gerrard was renowned for, is also a must, yet the midfield general has that covered thanks to his 2020 FWA Footballer of the Year award.
When you look at what he has won, there’s no denying Henderson has the credentials to match the greatest of Liverpool captains.
Something that is just as impressive as the captain’s trophy collection is how he is now one of the first names on the team sheet. It sounds obvious to point out, but with Oxlade-Chamberlain, Thiago, Fabinho, Naby Keita and Wijnaldum all competing for three positions, the competition is stiff.
All four are top players in their own right, particularly Fabinho, so for Henderson to be the undisputed number one centre mid only highlights his monumental rise in the last nine years.
At Liverpool Football Club, it doesn’t matter what you have won or how good you are until you have King Kenny’s approval. Henderson has got it in spades. Aside from bringing Jordan into the fold in 2011, Dalglish is on record saying that Henderson is “one of Liverpool’s greatest ever captains.”
And, the praise doesn’t stop there, with former legends such as Carragher and Souness confirming that he is among the greats of the boot room and modern eras.
The thing that sets Jordan Henderson apart is the fact that there is more to come. He’s only recently turned 30 years of age, so he’s at the peak of his powers physically and mentally.
On top of this, he’s achieved an incredible amount - he’s the only Liverpool captain to lift the Premier League - yet he’s clearly hungry for more. Plus, with Klopp at the helm, they are 9/4 second-favourites with www.stsbet.co.uk to regain their title.
Whether they do or don’t, this great Liverpool side will have numerous opportunities to add to their tally, giving Henderson a massive chance to cement his status as one of the best captains Liverpool has ever had.
Written by Alan Spencer
Fast-forward to 2020, and none of these are facts any longer. The remarkable rise of Liverpool’s captain has been one of the most pleasing progressions for Reds and England fans alike, with the central midfielder an ever-present in CL- and PL-winning teams, as well as a World Cup semi-final run.
Still, will he ever be considered as a great captain of the kop?
The trophy haul
Henderson’s trophy haul is among the greatest ever to have played for Liverpool. He’s the first captain to lift the Premier League crown in 30 years and has a Champions League, Super Cup and World Club Cup winners medal in his cabinet. Not even the likes of Steven Gerrard can boast such riches.
Being part of a team is one thing, but standing out for individual brilliance, something Gerrard was renowned for, is also a must, yet the midfield general has that covered thanks to his 2020 FWA Footballer of the Year award.
When you look at what he has won, there’s no denying Henderson has the credentials to match the greatest of Liverpool captains.
Part of the core
Something that is just as impressive as the captain’s trophy collection is how he is now one of the first names on the team sheet. It sounds obvious to point out, but with Oxlade-Chamberlain, Thiago, Fabinho, Naby Keita and Wijnaldum all competing for three positions, the competition is stiff.
All four are top players in their own right, particularly Fabinho, so for Henderson to be the undisputed number one centre mid only highlights his monumental rise in the last nine years.
King Kenny
At Liverpool Football Club, it doesn’t matter what you have won or how good you are until you have King Kenny’s approval. Henderson has got it in spades. Aside from bringing Jordan into the fold in 2011, Dalglish is on record saying that Henderson is “one of Liverpool’s greatest ever captains.”
And, the praise doesn’t stop there, with former legends such as Carragher and Souness confirming that he is among the greats of the boot room and modern eras.
More to come
The thing that sets Jordan Henderson apart is the fact that there is more to come. He’s only recently turned 30 years of age, so he’s at the peak of his powers physically and mentally.
On top of this, he’s achieved an incredible amount - he’s the only Liverpool captain to lift the Premier League - yet he’s clearly hungry for more. Plus, with Klopp at the helm, they are 9/4 second-favourites with www.stsbet.co.uk to regain their title.
Whether they do or don’t, this great Liverpool side will have numerous opportunities to add to their tally, giving Henderson a massive chance to cement his status as one of the best captains Liverpool has ever had.
Written by Alan Spencer
