Kenny Dalglish

Kenny Dalglish, affectionately known as "King Kenny", is regarded by many Liverpool supporters as the greatest player in the club's history. Signed from Celtic in 1977 to replace Kevin Keegan, the Scottish forward formed devastating strike partnerships throughout the 1980s and won multiple league titles and European Cups during his playing career at Anfield. In 1985 he became player-manager, guiding Liverpool to a league and FA Cup double in his first season in charge - a rare achievement in English football. Dalglish led the club through the Hillsborough disaster of 1989 with quiet dignity, becoming a unifying figure for the city during its darkest period, before stepping down as manager in 1991. He returned to manage Liverpool again in 2011-12, winning the League Cup, and remains a club ambassador to this day. Across his playing career at Liverpool he scored 172 goals in 515 appearances, and his statue now stands outside Anfield alongside those of Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley.

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Kenny Dalglish stats for Liverpool

Kenny Dalglish made 515 appearances and scored 172 goals for Liverpool between 1977 and 1990, 0.33 goals per game. Among the 324 players in our Liverpool FC records that is 12th for appearances and 6th for goals.

Kenny Dalglish is one of 18 players from Scotland in the records. Others include Alan Hansen, Steve Nicol, Ron Yeats, Ian St John.

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Frequently asked questions

How many goals has Kenny Dalglish scored for Liverpool?

Kenny Dalglish scored 172 goals in 515 appearances for Liverpool (1977–1990), according to the player records on Liverpool Vibes.

When did Kenny Dalglish play for Liverpool?

Kenny Dalglish played for Liverpool FC from 1977 to 1990.

Where is Kenny Dalglish from?

Kenny Dalglish was born in Glasgow, Scotland.

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