Jamie Carragher

Jamie Carragher

James Lee Duncan Carragher (born 28 January 1978) is an English footballer who plays as a central defender for Premier League side Liverpool. A one-club man, he has been Liverpool's vice-captain since 2003, and is one of the club's longest-serving players. He made his 700th appearance for Liverpool in all competitions on 2 August 2012, placing him second behind Ian Callaghan on the club's all-time appearance list. Carragher also holds the record for the most appearances in European competition for Liverpool.

Carragher started his footballing career at the Liverpool Academy, making his professional debut in the 1996–97 season and becoming a first team regular the following season. Having initially played as a full back, the arrival of manager Rafael Benítez in 2004 saw Carragher move to become a centre back, where he has remained since. His honours with Liverpool include two FA Cups, three League Cups, two Community Shields, one Champions League, one UEFA Cup and two Super Cups.

Internationally, Carragher held the national record for most caps at under-21 level and earned his senior debut in 1999. He represented England at the 2004 European Championship and the 2006 World Cup, before announcing his retirement from international football in 2007. He did, however, temporarily come out of retirement in order to represent England at the 2010 World Cup, before retiring again with 38 senior England caps. His autobiography, Carra, was released in 2008.