Past playersFlorent Sinama-Pongolle

Signed alongside compatriot Anthony Le Tallec, the dynamic forward was hailed as a 'French gem' by Reds boss Gerard Houllier in the summer of 2003.

The pair had previously both been on a season's loan at French side Le Havre, and Houllier's capture was deemed a shrewd one as the duo were in high demand.

Boasting impressive statistics at youth level, fans were eager to see him in action and it didn't take long for Sinama-Pongolle to make his mark. He gave a glimpse of his potential when he notched his first goal for the club in a 3-1 win over Leeds United in the 2003-04 campaign.

However, he spent the majority of the 2004-05 season on the treatment table after injuring his knee in the League Cup semi-final win at Watford.

It was an unfortunate blow for the striker, as he had previously helped to inspire Liverpool to the last 16 of the Champions League with his display against Olympiacos; coming off the bench, he scored and played a major role in the 3-1 victory.

Despite occasional bursts of genius, Sinama-Pongolle could not force his way into the Reds side on a regular basis and ended the 2005-06 season on loan at Blackburn Rovers, whom he joined in January 2006.

The following year he signed a loan deal with Recreativo de Huelva and made such an impression that they opted to sign him permanently, bringing an end to his Anfield career.