The ultimate one-club player, and with one of the biggest hearts in football, Jamie Carragher is Mr Liverpool. The vice-captain has been instrumental in the Reds’ success over the last 15 years, during which he’s made more than 600 appearances. One of the heroes of Istanbul, it’s hard to imagine that famous comeback occurring without him. His Liverpool journey began back in October 1996 when he signed professional terms following a successful apprenticeship. The youngster had already represented England U21s, and earlier that year was part of Liverpool’s first FA Youth Cup winning team alongside Michael Owen and David Thompson. Carra’s debut came at Middlesbrough on January 8, 1997, when he was brought on for Rob Jones in the Coca-Cola Cup. Roy Evans handed him a first start in a Premiership clash with Aston Villa on January 18, 1998. Remarkably, he marked his full debut with a rare goal. His passion, enthusiasm and versatility soon ensured regular starts, whether at right-back, left-back, centre-half or defensive midfield. Such adaptability also earned him an England call-up, with Kevin Keegan dishing out a first cap against Hungary in April 1999. This substitute appearance didn’t put an end to his U21 career, however, and he went on to play 27 times at this level – a record which has since been broken. Carra was an integral part of Gerard Houllier’s treble-winning side of 2001, playing 58 games, most of which were at left-back. ® less