The remarkable trajectory of the England international's career path was perhaps hammered home to those outside the Anfield bubble with Alexander-Arnold's recent nomination on the 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or.
As many as seven Reds stars were named on the prestigious list ahead of a glitzy ceremony in Paris on December 2, with Virgil van Dijk the current frontrunner for the European champions. The 21-year-old is the first Academy graduate to play his way into contention for such an honour since Gerrard a decade ago.
"It was mad!" he reflects so matter-of-fact on the nomination. "Obviously it was a dream come true and it is something you never think will happen.
"It's not very often defenders are in and around the 30-man shortlist, but it is something I am proud of and hopefully I will be there a few more times. It is showing me that I am doing things right and I just need to keep performing the way I am."
Alexander-Arnold has never hidden away, batted down or shirked questions about his long-term Liverpool ambition of one day captaining the club he has supported all his life. That ambition is burning brighter than ever as he prepares to tick the centurion box this weekend.
"I have never been shy about the fact that I would love to captain the club one day," he admits. "Obviously, it is not my decision if I will or won't and it won't affect my mindset and willingness to play for the club, but that is a dream of mine, just like playing the first-ever game was. Hopefully I am able to achieve that one day."
seuakmuyz
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Gini & Hendo useless? lmao Please do enlighten me on that statement?
no creative in that mid pal
29356899(deleted)
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Trent are sensational
Try again
awang_ynwa
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but not with useless hendo and gini we need creative mid
hendo and gini useless[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]which sport match did u watch before... basketball??[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Amarnath4
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but not with useless hendo and gini we need creative mid
dude you are sick and people like you don't deserve to be a fan who doesn't support their players. Gini and hendo have won us many games and we already have creative midfielders in Keita, lalllana and ox. don't just go on posting useless comments.
AdukaAnfield
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soon or later your dream will came true Trent Alexander the great wall of Anfield.. u are truly deserve the biggest respect and that's captain armband will be yours someday.. you will lead our reds army to the battle ground and bring back the glory to our Anfield fortress.. ynwa Alexander the great..
salmanalfaris
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future captain
RaniBarça
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The best
DharmPatel
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Trying to find another team who had more players shortlisted.
Dirofilariasis
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Trent are sensational
Jaeailpuyz
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your the reason y we won champions league, ur brilliance made t
CharlieX
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hmmmmm
AbdulMuhd4
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and it will be more mad if none of them win!
a shitty club like urs which have no manners and know how to trow away 13points advantage
Rucbclms
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haters
Yepinorsuy
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The star is ur limit boy.... keeping dreaming and more handwork
Alexanderino
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No doubt you deserved it, you have won UCL
Ashiksam
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the future leader of England football😍
fiktorava
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More Lfc players to be nominated for ballon d’or next year
PHILIPEPANJISINKUTWA
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we are bringing Ballon d'or to Anfield like a champion league
Chelasani
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last year we have 8 players on the list... our team have been doing it every year... so there will always be an end to the cycle....
wealthkops
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you have done alot in your career with your age
PrinceVinny
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you'll achieve it my Liverpool captain of the future. Go ahead my son, the world's all yours for the taking!
PrinceVinny
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and it will be more mad if none of them win!
think about your sh*t club and how you'll survive relegation this year.
Jehelopry
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soon you will be Gerrard I hope to see you in midfielder
BraMonsterSarkCess
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Good one
AbdulMuhd4
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and it will be more mad if none of them win!
EonGrace
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The best Rb in the world!
JamesWalker
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Alexander-Arnold the future J Stam ✌
jrpee
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Talent Alexander Arnold Liverpool Young hero