A question like that is a matter of opinion, and the answer may change numerous times during a season.
Commonly there are 3 players that are considered to be "the backbone" for Liverpool:
Defense: Jamie Carragher
Midfield: Steven Gerrard
Attacker: Fernando Torres
If one were to attempt to name a best footballer on the current Liverpool team, a good bid would be Steven Gerrard.
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