With over 200 officially recognised supporter clubs in about 50 countries, Liverpool FC is one of the most admired football clubs over the globe. Undoubtedly, Liverpool really has what to give to its fans – it has been a champion of England 18 times, and holds historical records for the best-performing English team in the European club tournaments as it has won six European Cups, three UEFA Cups, and four European Super Cups.
Fantastic players have come and gone through Anfield’s gates, and all of them somehow impacted the club’s history. Although some of the Kopites still do not forgive Michael Owen for his career decisions after leaving Liverpool, indisputably, he is among those who will always be remembered as one of the greatest players ever to march for the Reds. The Chester-born Owen’s relationship with Liverpool is described by his father as “love at first sight”. The striker joined Liverpool’s youth team at the age of 12, while his present for his 17th birthday was signing with Liverpool FC.
Michael’s senior debut was on 6 May 1997 in a match against Wimbledon, and the youngster didn’t really need more than 16 minutes to score a goal after being introduced from the bench, ultimately becoming the Premier League’s youngest ever goalscorer. Owen became The Reds’ first-choice striker in the 1997–98 season and his performance was truly extraordinary, proof of which are his recognitions – the Premier League Golden Boot and the PFA Young Player of the Year award. The Liverpool Echo described the striker as “Liverpool’s most precious performer and, quite simply, their saviour.”
He signed a £2.5 million-worth five-year contract with Liverpool during the season, and his deal for £10,000 per week made him the highest-paid teenager in the history of British football. Owen was declared to be the best of a generation of young players that included the likes of Paul Scholes, David Beckham and Robbie Fowler. For the next seven seasons, Owen scored 158 times in 297 games for Liverpool.
Being the team’s striking power, in season 2000-01, Michael helped The Merseyside Reds to achieve a historical success and win the treble of the League Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup. His performance that season was recognised with the European Player of the Year award, the 2001 Ballon d’Or award.
The experienced team of the educational betting platform – Bettingmetrics prepared a list with Michael Owen’s five greatest goals for Liverpool:
Even though he later played for Real Madrid and Manchester United, the truth is that Owen gave his best to Liverpool at the time when he was England’s best striker, blessed with exceptional speed and terrifying composure when presented with an opportunity to score a goal. Besides, his seven years with Liverpool were the peak in his career, too.
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