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Nicola Carragher has lauded her husband Jamie Carragher following his recognition for his unwavering loyalty to Liverpool. It comes after Athletic Club named the Liverpool icon as the recipient of their 'One-Club Man' award for 2025.
The defender devoted his entire professional career to the Reds and, with his tally of 737 appearances, is only surpassed by Ian Callaghan in terms of the highest number of matches played in Liverpool history. Carragher made his debut in January 1997 and remained a stalwart for the club throughout his footballing journey.
He participated in 58 out of Liverpool's 63 matches during the memorable 2000-01 season, when Gerard Houllier's team clinched a cup treble consisting of the League Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup. It comes after Mikel Arteta responded to Carragher over his criticism of Arsenal.
The defender was also a member of the victorious Liverpool team that lifted the Champions League trophy against AC Milan in 2005, marked by the renowned comeback in Istanbul.
He bagged a host of other honours during his tenure with the club, with his final piece of silverware being the 2012 League Cup, under the stewardship of Kenny Dalglish.
His last appearance for Liverpool occurred in May 2013, with a 1-0 victory over Queens Park Rangers at Anfield. Prior to the match, he was honoured with a guard of honour and was presented with a special trophy commemorating his career by Steven Gerrard and Ian Callaghan.
Carragher was honoured with the award at Athletic Club's home ground, San Mames, during their La Liga match against Girona this month. Sharing a snapshot on her Instagram Stories, Nicola proudly posed next to her partner who held a Bilbao shirt adorned with numerous signatures.
She penned: "Congrats my love, forever proud @23_Carra. On your honour of @AthleticClub of being a one man Club."
Carragher took a celebratory photo with the Bilbao team in recognition of the One Club Award.
In conversation with Liverpool about his accolade, the 47-year-old expressed: "After winning the Champions League, being a one-club man is the biggest achievement of my career," he said.
"It was an honor when Athletic Club got in touch. Athletic are respected everywhere in the world of football. They're a truly unique club.
"I'm very honoured to receive this award and to know my name will always remain alongside some great footballers like [previous winners] Paolo Maldini and Carles Puyol.
"From the moment I began playing for Liverpool, I knew I wanted to be a one-club man. I appreciate the notion that when people ask, 'Who did you play for?', you respond 'Liverpool' and nothing else. I was a supporter on the pitch."
He shared with Athletic Club: "I was a Liverpool FC supporter on the pitch. My career was hugely helped by my relationship with the fans. The connection between the supporters and the players is what makes Liverpool the most successful club in English football."
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