It is always a bonus to see Liverpool players doing well with their respective national teams.

As one of the biggest clubs in he world, the Reds regularly have important players on an international level, too.

For example, there are six national team captains currently within the Liverpool squad.

One of those is Conor Bradley, who already wears the armband for Northern Ireland despite being just 21-years-old.

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After making his debut four years ago, Bradley has amassed 23 caps for his country, with the Liverpool right-back often playing further up the pitch for Michael O’Neil.

And having made some impressive strides during 2024/25, Bradley has been named as Northern Ireland’s player of the year for 2024.

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Despite having some injury troubles, Bradley has developed impressively once again in 24/25.

That followed on from a breakout season in 2023/24, when the youngster truly announced himself as a genuine option for Liverpool.

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Having also played brilliantly for Northern Ireland straddling the two campaigns, Bradley was named as his country’s player of 2024 on Friday, as voted for by fans.

“Really proud to win that award,” said the Reds defender after collecting his trophy.

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“2024 was a good year, not only for me but for the whole team.

For the fans I just can’t wait to see you again in the summer and in September when we’re back for the qualification games.

“Let’s keep doing well together.”

Bradley’s recognition as his nation’s best player at the moment is likely to be followed by an enhancement of his role at Liverpool.

With Trent Alexander-Arnold on the cusp of leaving the club this summer, Bradley is set to step up and become first choice right-back for Arne Slot.

“Trent is gonna go,” former Liverpool midfielder Sammy Lee predicted earlier this week.

“[But] we have Conor Bradley who we all think is going to be a fantastic, fantastic replacement.”

Everything is being set up for Bradley to continue his steady development and explode into being a regular starter for Liverpool.
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