Dalglish made his name as a great striker in Scotland for Celtic before moving to Liverpool for a record fee. At Liverpool, he proved he was worth every penny. Despite the lack of a yard of pace, he was almost 'impossible to tackle' as David O'Leary once memorably commented because he crouched over the ball, stuck his elbows out and bashed over anyone who came too close. He combined great touch and skill with agility, bravey and supreme vision. He seemed know where everyone was at all times, finding the perfect pass in every situation and conjuring up something out of nothing. One of the few strikers who could create and score with equal brilliance. Souness said he was 'better than Maradona.' Best said he was 'on a par with Di Stefano.' Paisley simply said he was 'the best.'
For: The best player in the best club side in the world in the late 70s and early 80s.
Against: Lacked a yard of pace, didn't score as regularly in his later years.
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