Jurgen Klopp’s tenure at Liverpool will forever be etched in the annals of football history. From 2015 to 2024, the German coach left an indelible mark, leading the club to unprecedented success and creating a legacy that will resonate for generations to come.
During the 2019/20 season, Liverpool achieved remarkable feats. They amassed their highest-ever points tally in a league campaign, an impressive 99 points. What made this achievement even more remarkable was that they secured the league title with seven games to spare, a record in English top-flight history.
The team’s dominance was evident in their record-breaking 32 wins throughout the season, the most ever in a single league campaign. Their away form was equally impressive, with 14 victories on the road, setting a new record. When it came to winning the Premier League, Liverpool equaled the highest percentage of wins by any club in a top-flight season, an astounding 84.21%.
In addition to their league success, Klopp gave 23 players their Liverpool debut across all competitions in the 2019/20 season, the highest number in the club’s history. Under his guidance, Liverpool embarked on two remarkable winning streaks, with 18 consecutive league victories from October 2019 to February 2020 and 17 consecutive league victories from March to October 2019.
One of Klopp’s defining characteristics has been his willingness to give young players a chance. Over his tenure, he handed out first-team debuts to an impressive 90 players, starting with Connor Randall in October 2015 and ending with Mateusz Musialowski in March 2024. Six of the seven youngest FA Cup scorers in Liverpool’s history found the net under Klopp’s reign. Additionally, Klopp’s faith in youth was evident in his team selections, as all seven youngest starting XIs in the club’s history were under his watch, with the youngest being just 19 years and 102 days old in a FA Cup tie against Shrewsbury Town in February 2020.
Klopp’s ability to manage and rotate players was evident in the sheer number of individuals he utilized during his time at Liverpool. He fielded players from 33 different nations, totaling 120 different players across all competitions. Amongst them, Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah stood out, making the most appearances with 355 and 349 respectively. Klopp’s trust in his players extended to the captaincy as well, with 23 different players wearing the armband under his leadership. Jordan Henderson was the most frequent captain, donning the armband on 247 occasions.
The center-back partnership was a crucial aspect of Liverpool’s success, and Klopp experimented with various combinations. In total, he used 57 different center-back partnerships, with the most popular being Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk, who played together 93 times.
Klopp’s brand of football, often referred to as “heavy metal football,” was characterized by its attacking prowess. Sixty-two different players scored for Liverpool during his tenure, with Mo Salah leading the pack with an astonishing 211 goals. Three of Liverpool’s highest-scoring seasons came under Klopp’s guidance, with the team netting 135 goals in 2017/18, a club record-breaking 147 goals in 2021/22, and concluding Klopp’s final season with 142 goals. Furthermore, their most significant home and away victories in the Premier League occurred under Klopp’s watch, with a 9-0 win against Bournemouth at Anfield in 2022 and a 7-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in 2020.
Liverpool’s attacking prowess was further exemplified by their impressive scoring streak from April to December 2021, during which they found the back of the net in 34 consecutive league and cup games.
Klopp’s tenure was also marked by a series of records and achievements. He led Liverpool to a record-breaking 68 consecutive unbeaten league matches at Anfield, and he holds the record for the club’s longest unbeaten league run at home, spanning three years and 272 days from 2017 to 2021. Throughout his time at Anfield, Klopp faced 75 different opponents, with only Real Madrid, Sion, and Sevilla eluding victory against his Liverpool side. Remarkably, no team managed a “league double” over Liverpool during Klopp’s reign. Finally, Klopp was responsible for three of Liverpool’s four highest-ever league points totals, including the record-breaking tally of 99 points in the 2019/20 season.
Jurgen Klopp’s time at Liverpool was nothing short of extraordinary. His relentless pursuit of success, unwavering belief in youth, and commitment to attacking football have left an indelible mark on the club’s history. The statistics speak for themselves, painting a picture of dominance and achievement that will forever be associated with his legendary tenure at Anfield.