As two of the greatest players in Liverpool's history, Steven Gerrard and Kenny Dalglish are often compared in terms of their performances and statistics. Here's a breakdown of some of their key stats:
Goals:
- Kenny Dalglish scored a total of 172 goals for Liverpool in all competitions.
- Steven Gerrard scored a total of 186 goals for Liverpool in all competitions.
Assists:
- Kenny Dalglish's assist record is not available, as assist statistics were not officially recorded during his playing career.
- Steven Gerrard provided a total of 92 assists for Liverpool in all competitions.
Appearances:
- Kenny Dalglish made 515 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions during his playing career.
- Steven Gerrard made 710 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions during his playing career.
Honours:
- Kenny Dalglish won 31 trophies as a player and manager at Liverpool, including six English league titles, three European Cups, and three FA Cups.
- Steven Gerrard won 11 trophies as a player at Liverpool, including one Champions League, two FA Cups, and three League Cups.
It's worth noting that while statistics can provide some insight into a player's performance, they don't tell the whole story. Both Dalglish and Gerrard were exceptional players who played different roles on the pitch, and their contributions to Liverpool extended beyond their individual statistics.
But if you had to pick 1, who would you pick?