Joe Gomez, defender - Liverpool FC
A classy defender who can play anywhere across the backline, Joe Gomez has overcome serious injury setbacks to win a series of major honours with Liverpool FC.
Signed as an 18-year-old from Charlton Athletic in the summer of 2015, he has since featured for the Reds at centre-back, right-back and left-back.
Handed his senior debut on the opening day of 2015-16, Gomez sustained a serious knee injury while on international duty with England U21s shortly after Jürgen Klopp's appointment as manager in October 2015.
After a 17-month spell on the sidelines, Gomez returned to action in January 2017 and then made 31 appearances in 2017-18 as Liverpool reached the Champions League final.
An outstanding start to 2018-19 was rewarded with a new contract in De...
Date of birth
23 May 1997
Nationality
English
Honours
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News'He deserves it, he's been exceptional' - Klopp on Gomez's England call. Jürgen Klopp believes Joe Gomez fully deserves his recall to the England squad due to the 'absolutely exceptional' season he has produced so far for Liverpool.
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NewsJoe Gomez receives England call-up. Liverpool's Joe Gomez has been called up to the England squad for two friendlies this month.
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NewsLFC injury update: Ibrahima Konate latest. Liverpool are still assessing the fitness of defender Ibrahima Konate ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture with Manchester City at Anfield.
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NewsJürgen Klopp hails form of 'wonderful' Joe Gomez. Seeing Joe Gomez flourishing in a variety of positions has delighted Jürgen Klopp.
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Reaction'Best in the world' - Joe Gomez salutes Liverpool fans after Wembley glory. Joe Gomez hailed Liverpool fans as ‘the best in the world’ after the Reds’ remarkable Carabao Cup final triumph at Wembley.