‘He was magnificent’… Alan Shearer names the former Liverpool defender who he really rated

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There are so many legends that have walked through the doors at Anfield. Liverpool is littered with names who are icons in the game.

From Billy Shankly to Jurgen Klopp, for more than half a century, Liverpool have definitely dominated European and English football. And as a result have had some of the greatest players to have played the game wear the special red stripes of the club.

Alan Shearer is not one of them. He made his legendary name elsewhere. But during his playing career he played against plenty of legendary players. Now he has been speaking about one he really rates highly. And who has really impressed him during his playing career.

Alan Shearer on Alan Hansen

Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Alan Shearer gave out special praise to Liverpool legend Alan Hansen. The former Newcastle United forward revealed he faced Hansen during the end of his playing days and described him as ‘magnificent.’

“He was a great player, Alan. I played against him towards the end of his career but watched him in the 80’s and he was magnificent,” Shearer said.

It’s true Alan Hansen is a legendary figure in Liverpool history. Before Virgil van Dijk was regarded as the icon as he is today, Liverpool’s greatest defender of all time was considered to be Hansen. A player who dominated football in the 1980s, Hansen played a major role in helping the Reds be one of the best teams in the world during one period in time.

Hansen was not only an excellent defender, but he was also one of the first modern types of players who was also great with his feet. He would be accomplished at bringing the ball forward. Elegant and technically gifted, he was also hard as nails and physically imposing. No wonder Shearer has such appreciative words for him.