Jamie Carragher shows his true colors after being called out - 'Clown'
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesJamie CarragherJamie Carragher has hit back after being called labeled a 'clown' online, doubling down that ex-soccer players should be more humble when it comes to past achievementsJamie Carragher has called on more ex players to be humble(Image: Getty Images)Jamie Carragher has hit back after being labeled a "clown" online for playing down his achievements during his career at Anfield.Carragher is a Liverpool legend and one-club man, having made 737 appearances — second-most in the club’s history — between 1997 and 2013.A versatile and consistent defender, Carragher was instrumental in securing nine major trophies for the Reds, including the 2005 UEFA Champions League, two FA Cups, and a UEFA Cup, primarily excelling as a center-back.In a clip of a 2-0 win over Manchester United 16 years ago, a Reds supporter took to X/Twitter to highlight a crucial tackle made by Carragher and urged the 48-year-old to take more pride in his career.READ MORE: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool LIVE: Late Mac Allister goal after VAR check, Wirtz injuryREAD MORE: Daniel Sturridge names 'electric' Liverpool player who he loved against Nottingham ForestThe fan said: "That tackle from Carragher before our 2nd is honestly a thing of beauty. I wish he didn’t talk himself down as much as he does because people seem to think he was a clown, that’s a proper centre half."In response, Carragher replied: "It’s called being humble!
Other ex players should try it!!"Carragher, who recently obtained a Maltese passport through his maternal grandfather, holds the English record for European appearances, having played 150 matches in UEFA competitions.Despite competing with defenders like John Terry and Rio Ferdinand for a spot in the England squad, Carragher represented his country at three major tournaments: Euro 2004 and the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup.A knee injury had prevented him from joining Sven-Göran Eriksson’s squad for the 2002 World Cup.Content cannot be displayed without consentAcclaimed for his team spirit and selflessness, Jamie Carragher played across every position along the backline early in his career and even occasionally filled in in midfield.In September, Carragher was awarded the 2025 One-Club Man award by Athletic Club, joining the likes of Ryan Giggs, Carles Puyol, and Paolo Maldini.Speaking to Athletic Club ahead of its pre-season friendly with Liverpool in the summer, Carragher said: “After winning the Champions League, being a one-club man is the biggest achievement of my career.“It was an honour when Athletic Club got in touch. “As soon as I started playing for Liverpool, I knew I wanted to be a one-club man.
I like the idea that when people ask: ‘who did you play for?’ You respond: ‘Liverpool’ and nothing else. I was a supporter on the pitch.”Liverpool FCJamie CarragherChampions LeagueFA Cup