Sami Hyypiä
Sami Tuomas Hyypiä
"The £2.6 million bargain who became Liverpool's defensive anchor for a decade. Partnered with Carragher to win the 2005 Champions League. Never flashy, rarely beaten, always reliable."
Why Pretty Good?
Hyypiä epitomizes 'pretty good' - a defender who won everything at Liverpool without ever being considered world-class. Remarkably consistent across 464 appearances for the Reds, he was the quiet professional who captained the side and did his job brilliantly without fanfare. Nine-time Finnish Footballer of the Year, yet never quite reached the elite tier of European defenders.
Career Highlights
Champions League winner (2005)
UEFA Cup winner (2001)
2 FA Cups, 2 League Cups
464 appearances for Liverpool
Finnish Footballer of the Year (9 times)
Inducted into Finnish Football Hall of Fame (2015)