Ian Rush
Ian Rush is Liverpool's all-time leading goalscorer in the club's long history, a Welsh striker whose predatory instincts terrorised defences throughout the 1980s and into the 1990s. Signed from Chester City in 1980, Rush formed a lethal partnership with Kenny Dalglish and went on to score 346 goals in 660 appearances across two spells at the club, a record that stood for decades. He briefly left for Juventus in 1987 but returned to Liverpool within a year, continuing to fire the Reds to major honours including multiple league titles, FA Cups and League Cups. Rush famously scored twice in the 1986 FA Cup final as Liverpool completed the league and cup double under Kenny Dalglish, and remains one of the most feared finishers ever to play in English football.
Liverpool FC career record
- Position: FW
- Nationality: Wales
- Born in: St Asaph
- Liverpool career: 1980–1996
- Appearances: 660
- Goals: 346
Ian Rush stats for Liverpool
Ian Rush made 660 appearances and scored 346 goals for Liverpool between 1980 and 1996, 0.52 goals per game. Among the 324 players in our Liverpool FC records that is 6th for appearances and 1st for goals.
Ian Rush is one of 13 players from Wales in the records. Others include John Toshack, Joe Allen, Joey Jones, Craig Bellamy.
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Frequently asked questions
How many goals has Ian Rush scored for Liverpool?
Ian Rush scored 346 goals in 660 appearances for Liverpool (1980–1996), according to the player records on Liverpool Vibes.
When did Ian Rush play for Liverpool?
Ian Rush played for Liverpool FC from 1980 to 1996.
Where is Ian Rush from?
Ian Rush was born in St Asaph, Wales.