Can You Name All 7 Liverpool Captains Who Have Lifted the League Cup?
Liverpool have a long and proud history in the League Cup, with nine overall victories, more than any other club. Seven different players have captained the team to the trophy, and with Virgil van Dijk looking to become the eighth, we thought we’d test your knowledge on Liverpool’s League Cup-winning captains.
The competition has had several names over the years, from the Milk Cup to the Carabao Cup, and Liverpool have been more successful than any other club. So, can you name all seven of the captains who have lifted the League Cup for Liverpool?
The 7 Captains Who Have Lifted the League Cup for Liverpool
The first captain to lift the League Cup for Liverpool was Phil Thompson in 1981. He led the team to a 3-1 victory over West Ham United at Wembley Stadium.
The second captain to lift the trophy was Alan Hansen in 1982. He led the team to a 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium.
The third captain to lift the trophy was Ronnie Whelan in 1983. He led the team to a 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Wembley Stadium.
The fourth captain to lift the trophy was Steve Nicol in 1984. He led the team to a 2-1 victory over Everton at Wembley Stadium.
The fifth captain to lift the trophy was Alan Hansen in 1995. He led the team to a 2-1 victory over Bolton Wanderers at Wembley Stadium.
The sixth captain to lift the trophy was Steven Gerrard in 2001. He led the team to a 2-0 victory over Birmingham City at Millennium Stadium.
The seventh and most recent captain to lift the trophy was Jordan Henderson in 2012. He led the team to a 2-2 draw with Cardiff City, with Liverpool winning on penalties at Wembley Stadium.
Virgil van Dijk Looking to Become 8th Captain to Lift Trophy
Virgil van Dijk is looking to become the eighth captain to lift the League Cup for Liverpool. The Reds are set to face Manchester City in the final on April 25th, and van Dijk will be hoping to lead his team to victory and add his name to this illustrious list of captains.
Liverpool have a proud history in the League Cup, and van Dijk will be looking to add to that legacy by becoming the eighth captain to lift the trophy. It will be a tough task against Manchester City, but if anyone can do it, it’s van Dijk!
Conclusion
Liverpool have had seven different captains lift the League Cup over the years, from Phil Thompson in 1981 to Jordan Henderson in 2012. Virgil van Dijk is looking to become the eighth captain to do so, and he will be hoping to lead his team to victory against Manchester City in the final on April 25th.
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