Liverpool's official vote on the 100 greatest players in club history is being revealed in reverse order, with Firmino ranked at number 22.

Earlier this year, Liverpool Football Club invited fans, former players, journalists, and a panel of club judges to vote and collectively determine the final ranking of the "100 greatest Liverpool players of all time" up to 2026.

Selection criteria were based on players' individual ability, influence, historical significance, and achievements during their time at Liverpool.

The countdown list will culminate in a special live broadcast in early July, where the top five players will be announced and the ultimate winner of the title "Greatest Liverpool player of all time" will be revealed.

Liverpool's 100 greatest players of all time:

No. 100 - No. 91: Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Luis García, Jack Cox, Bobby Robinson, Lallana, Lucas Leiva, Curtis Jones, Dick Forshaw, Danny Murphy

No. 90 - No. 81: David Johnson, Jack Parkinson, Sam Raybould, Coutinho, Dudek, Phil Taylor, Gerry Byrne, Šmicer, Matt Busby, Kuyt

No. 80 - No. 71: Ray Houghton, Sturridge, Tommy Lawrence, Ronnie Moran, Luis Díaz, Alan A'Court, Hamann, Tom Bromilow, Matip, Heskey

No. 70 - No. 61: Stabbins, Wijnaldum, Fabinho, Fairclough, Gómez, Aldridge, Reyna, Riise, Peter Thompson, Johnston

No. 60 - No. 51: Longworth, Sammy Lee, Bob Paisley, Jota, Jamie Redknapp, Origi, Alonso, Beardsley, McKinlay, Balmer

No. 50 - No. 41: Toshack, Jimmy Case, Milner, Reesbeck, McMahon, Lawler, Torres, Mølby, Grobbelaar, Nicol

No. 40 - No. 31: Harry Chambers, Alan Kennedy, McManaman, Tommy Smith, Ray Kennedy, Mark Lawrenson, McDermott, Ronnie Whelan, Elisha Scott, Gordon Hodgson

No. 30 - No. 21: Steve Heighway, Hyypiä, TAA, Ron Yates, Robertson, Henderson, Michael Owen, Carragher

Liverpool's 100 greatest players of all time - No. 22: Firmino

Years played: 2015-2023

Appearances: 362

Goals: 111

Titles: Champions League (2019), UEFA Super Cup (2019), FIFA Club World Cup (2019), Premier League (2019-20), Carabao Cup (2022), FA Cup (2022)

Roberto Firmino won the hearts of Liverpool fans with his exceptional talent and tireless work ethic.

"Bobby" often dazzled the Anfield crowd with his Brazilian flair and technical ability, while his relentless work off the ball earned him repeated and enthusiastic applause.

His eight seasons in a Reds shirt were filled with goals, brilliant skills, trophies, and radiant smiles.

In the summer of 2015, Liverpool beat numerous rivals to sign Firmino from Hoffenheim. However, it was Klopp's arrival later that year that truly made him shine on Merseyside.

Firmino was deployed in a distinctive false-nine role, a tactical approach that many teams attempted to replicate but never successfully.

As Klopp described him, the "heart and soul" of the team, Firmino's performance reached new heights when Salah and Mané arrived.

This front three struck fear throughout England, Europe, and indeed the football world, and Firmino's skill, work rate, and selflessness were at the core of all this success.

He consistently delivered brilliant and often unexpected moments: no-look shots, heel goals, chip finishes, delicate nutmegs, intelligent positioning, and sharp turns.

In 2019, Firmino helped Liverpool win the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time in club history. He scored in the semi-final and netted the only goal in the final held in Qatar.

This was one of six major trophies he won during his time with the Reds, which also included the 2019 Champions League and the 2019-20 Premier League title.

His creativity also earned him recognition from fans, who dedicated the hugely popular and catchy chant "Si Señor" to him. This song echoed through Anfield repeatedly, as captivating as Firmino himself.

After announcing his desire for a new challenge, fans in the Anfield stands still had something to say during the remainder of the 2022-23 season.

As the chant proclaimed, the "best in the world" received a roaring ovation and gratitude from supporters in recognition of everything he had given and contributed to the club.

Firmino reflected: "When I first arrived here, I found it difficult to adapt to the climate, the style of football, and everything else. It's similar for every player.

But thank God, we achieved everything here, we won every trophy we could together. None of this would have been possible without my teammates, my family, and the manager. I'm very proud of this story and incredibly proud of everything we achieved together."

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