Jamie Carragher honoured as Athletic Club’s ‘One-Club Man’ Award Winner

Jamie Carragher has been recognised by Athletic Club as their 2025 ‘One-Club’ Man award winner.

The annual accolade, given by the Basque side, celebrates legendary players who have shown loyalty by representing a single club throughout their professional careers.

A statement from Bilbao read: “Liverpool FC’s Jamie Carragher is the 2025 One-Club Man. The English defender represented the Reds across a 17-year professional career at Anfield, making 737 appearances for the club between 1996 and 2013.

“Carra will come to San Mames to receive his award during Athletic Club’s La Liga Matchday six clash against Girona FC. Despite having to compete with the likes of John Terry and Rio Ferdinand for an England berth, Jamie was able to represent his nation at three major tournaments.”

The defender said that it was an honour to receive this award and spoke about the respect Athletic Bilbao garners across the globe.

“After winning the Champions League, being a one-club man is the biggest achievement of my career,” he told us.

“It was an honour 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 Paolo Maldini and Carles Puyol.”

Carragher made his mark for Liverpool, notably winning the Champions League, two FA Cups, and three League Cups.

He now joins an illustrious list of previous One-Club Man recipients, including Maldini, Puyol, Ryan Giggs, and Sepp Maier.

Athletic’s tradition of recognising loyalty reflects the values of their own unique philosophy, with the club historically fielding only players of Basque origin.

Source: bbc