Harry Kewell - (Player Details)

Harry Kewell: # 20 MOT 100 Greatest LUFC Players Ever

Harry Kewell (1995-2003)

A product of the Australian Institute of Sports, Harry was a member of LUFC's superb 1996-97 FA Youth Cup-winning team and debuted at left back in early 1996. With power, pace, courage and a great football brain, his enormous potential was recognised by his fellow professionals when he was voted young player of the year and third overall in 1999-2000, when his worth was rated at £50m. While Kewell's performances in his first three years brought a drooling collection of admirers, his Achilles injury caused him to miss the initial part of 2000-01 but his return coincided with United's charge to the ECL semi-final. His form dipped the following season but switched to striker by Venables he scored several classic goals, including a superb header against Man United. The Australian International made 227 starts, with a further 15 from the bench and scored 63 goals.