Liverpool's number 7 style Luis Díaz is only the last one to get his hands on this glorious number

Much like at other big clubs, Liverpool’s number 7 is nothing short of sacred. Worn by legends of the game and eternally associated with iconic moments, this number has seen it all. Its status has remained unchanged since the 1960s, and with Luis Díaz announcing himself as its newest owner, it is only right to reminisce about the eras that Liverpool’s number 7 defined and the players that have made it what it is today, all through an aesthetic lens.

 

Kenny Dalglish - 1980s

Luis Suárez has never been a particularly ‘fashionable’ footballer, and his aesthetic side at Liverpool is heavily overshadowed by his unforgettable performances. It was during his Merseyside stint, however, that El Pistolero first wore the now iconic and globally recognizable wrist guard on his right hand. First worn because of a healing injury, the guard accompanied him and his number 7 jersey as a unique, recognizable “decoration” that has since then become a staple in the Suárez look and helped pave the way for other players to start expressing themselves with interesting accessories. Other than that, longer socks and colorful boots were the norm during Suárez’s Liverpool days, as opposed to McManaman’s and Dalglish’s times.