It cannot be denied the influence both Xabi Alonso and Jordan Henderson have had on Liverpool during their respective times with the club.
Alonso helped the Reds lift the Champions League and FA Cup, while Henderson is captaining the side in a new era of greatness at Anfield.
Both players have a lot in common, performing a pivotal role in midfield as well as wearing the number '14' shirt.
Since Henderson took the armband in 2015 after the departure of Steven Gerrard, the 29-year-old has also helped Liverpool win the Champions League, with a Super Cup and Club World Cup added to the Melwood trophy cabinet.
Former Reds defender Steve Nicol has been debating who out of Alonso and Henderson contributed more to Liverpool, and believes the current skipper is better than the Spaniard in that regard.
“Well you have to say that Henderson’s been more effective because Liverpool have won the Champions League and he’s pushed them, he’s one of the main reasons why they’re going to win the Premier League,” Nicol told ESPN FC.
“As great a footballer as Alonso was, I think the influence that Henderson has had on this team has been bigger than Alonso had.
“Listen, as football players, Alonso’s a better technician than Jordan Henderson. I don’t think that’s in question.
“So it becomes the biggest impact and I think no doubt Henderson’s made a bigger impact in this Liverpool side than Alonso did for the team he played for.”
