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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NewsInternationals: Gomez and Kelleher feature in Saturday's games. Joe Gomez gained his first England cap since 2020 and Caoimhin Kelleher registered a clean sheet for the Republic of Ireland on Saturday.
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Q&AJoe Gomez on confidence level, England return and Klopp support. Joe Gomez spoke at a press conference on England duty today, discussing his form on a personal level this season and his return to the international fold.
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PreviewInternationals: When and where Reds are on duty in March. Read our guide to when and where Liverpool’s senior squad will be representing their countries in March’s international fixtures.
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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.