⏪ OTD 1996: Liverpool great signs first professional contract

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Alex Waite·9 October 2025

⏪ OTD 1996: Liverpool great signs first professional contract

Liverpool had a spell of bringing through local players in the late 1990s and some went on to achieve greatness with the Merseyside club.

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Jamie Carragher, a born and bred Liverpudlian, broke through the Reds' youth team ranks and signed his first professional contract with the club in October 1996.

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Despite being a well-known Everton fan, Carragher gave his all to Liverpool during an impressive 17-year career.

The one club man was a central figure in Liverpool's 2004/05 Champions League victory and also helped the Reds to lift the FA Cup and EFL Cup twice.

Jamie Carragher signed professional terms with Liverpool 2️⃣9️⃣ years ago today 🙌 @Carra23 went on to make a total of 7️⃣3️⃣7️⃣ Reds appearances 🔴
– Thursday, 9 October 2025

On this day in 1996 Jamie Carragher signed professional at LFC ⚽️ 737 Appearances 🏆 European Cup 🏆 UEFA Cup 🏆 🏆 FA Cup x2 🏆 🏆 League Cup x2 🏆 🏆 UEFA Super Cups 🏆 🏆 FA Charity Shield x2 Ranked 2nd in the club’s all-time appearance list. Liverpool legend. @Carra23 ❤️
– Thursday, 9 October 2025

A no-nonsense player who was surely one of Liverpool's best-ever defenders.

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