Past playersSotirios Kyrgiakos

He was signed from AEK Athens by Rafael Benitez at the start of the 2009-10 season, ending a search for defensive cover following the departure of Sami Hyypia.

His time with the Reds began in a dramatic victory over Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium on August 29, 2009.

The 6ft 4in centre-back went on to earn something of a cult status on the Kop with a series of commanding performances – but as the Kenny Dalglish revolution got underway it was clear both parties would benefit from a separation of ways.

And in August 2011, Kyrgiakos joined Wolfsburg.