John Barnes
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
1
Records
John Barnes's achievements place him among the elite of English football. His two league titles and two FA Cups with Liverpool are complemented by individual accolades that underscore his brilliance. In 1988, he swept both the PFA and FWA Player of the Year awards, a rare double that highlighted his dominance. He repeated as FWA Footballer of the Year in 1990, cementing his status as a consistent performer. His 79 England caps were a record for a Black player at the time, and his 2005 Hall of Fame induction recognizes his lasting impact. Barnes's legacy is not just about trophies, but about breaking barriers and inspiring a generation.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
For services to football.
English Football Hall of Fame
Inducted as a legend of English football.
Liverpool FC Legend
Ranked fifth in a fan poll of favorite players.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Liverpool Player of All Time
England's Greatest Left-Footed Player
Magazine Covers
Kicker
1988
Liverpool's Star
World Soccer
1989
The Rise of Barnes
Records & Feats
Most England caps by a Black player
Held the record with 79 caps until 2018.