The official countdown of Liverpool's 100 greatest players in club history is underway, with Riise ranked 63rd.

Earlier this year, Liverpool FC invited fans, former players, journalists, and a club jury panel to vote on and determine the final rankings for "Liverpool's 100 Greatest Players in Club History" through 2026.

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

This countdown will culminate in a special live broadcast program in early July, when the top five and the winner of the "Liverpool's Greatest Player of All Time" award will be announced.

Liverpool's 100 Greatest Players in Club History:

Ranks 100-91: Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Luis García, Jack Cox, Bobby Robinson, Adam Lallana, Lucas Leiva, Curtis Jones, Dick Forshaw, Danny Murphy

Ranks 90-81: David Johnson, Jack Parkinson, Sam Raybould, Coutinho, Dudek, Phil Taylor, Gerry Byrne, Smicer, Matt Busby, Kuyt

Ranks 80-71: Ray Houghton, Sturridge, Tommy Lawrence, Ronnie Moran, Luis Díaz, Alan A'Court, Hamann, Tom Bromilow, Matip, Heskey

Ranks 70-61: Stabbins, Wijnaldum, Fabinho, Fairclough, Gomez, Aldridge, Reyna

Liverpool's 100 Greatest Players in Club History, Rank 63: Riise

Years Active: 2001-2008

Appearances: 348

Goals: 31

Honours: UEFA Super Cup (2001, 2005), League Cup (2003), Champions League (2005), FA Cup (2006)

John Arne Riise's powerful left foot repeatedly left Liverpool fans in awe, making them wonder how he could strike such spectacular goals.

The collection of highlight-reel goals left by the Norwegian player for Liverpool is unmatched, even when compared to other club legends.

Although Riise scored only 31 goals in seven seasons, it was the quality of his strikes, not the quantity, that truly impressed Anfield supporters.

Under both Houllier and Benítez, he was a consistently reliable starter on the left wing, actively contributing to attacks and fulfilling defensive duties.

His professional career at Merseyside began like a dream. Just weeks after joining from Monaco, he scored his first goal for Liverpool in the UEFA Super Cup against Bayern Munich, helping the team lift the trophy.

Riise then won over Liverpool fans further with goals against Everton and Manchester United. His free kick against Manchester United was particularly impressive, with the ball curling into the top corner at over 70 miles per hour.

In 2003, he won the League Cup with the team. Two seasons later, he scored one of the fastest goals in League Cup final history—another world-class strike—though the team ultimately lost to Chelsea.

However, the 2004-05 season brought him his greatest achievement: the Champions League. Riise featured in every match as Liverpool secured their fifth European Cup.

In that Istanbul final, he made a crucial contribution to one of football's greatest comebacks. When Liverpool trailed AC Milan by three goals, a Riise cross helped Gerrard head in and spark The Reds' remarkable comeback.

Though Riise missed his penalty in the shootout, he was able to redeem himself the following year in the FA Cup final.

When the final against West Ham United went to penalties, Riise stepped up and scored Liverpool's fourth penalty. Pepe Reina then saved Anton Ferdinand's penalty, securing the cup for Liverpool.

In his final two seasons with the club, Riise competed with Fabio Aurélio for the left-back position. He added 92 more appearances before transferring to Roma in the summer of 2008.

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