Liverpool icon now looks unrecognisable with big beard and tattoos

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Patrik Berger with his daughter Valentina (Image: Instagram/patrikbergerofficial)Former Liverpool man Patrik Berger, once renowned for his spectacular long-range goals and long flowing hair, now sports a strikingly different look. The 52-year-old, who hasn't donned the Reds' jersey in over two decades, has swapped his clean-cut image for a rugged appearance complete with a full beard, a transformation that will surely surprise fans who remember him from his playing days.Berger was a key figure in Gerard Houllier's squad that clinched the treble in the 2000/01 season, making 198 appearances during his seven-year stint on Merseyside.

Despite scoring against Liverpool in his first match against them, Berger looks back on his time with the club with great affection."You have to live for the day and I enjoyed my time at Liverpool," he reflected on those glory days. "On the pitch 2001 was amazing, we won five trophies, qualified for the Champions League in the final game of the season.Patrik Berger played for Liverpool between 1996 and 2003 (Image: Getty) Liverpool FC news, fixtures, results and transfer gossip plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.

His left foot wasn't his strongest, but he took the goal so well, beating two Arsenal defenders.Patrik Berger and former Liverpool team-mate Gary McAllister (Image: Instagram/patrikbergerofficial)"Arsenal were the better team that day, but as I said, we rode our luck, stayed in the game and managed to win. I loved my time at Liverpool and to still be involved with the club is great."Since hanging up his boots, Berger has remained active in football.