No.7: Champions League glory in Istanbul
On the road to Istanbul, Hyypia was depended upon for his defensive awareness, reading of the game and experience much more than his knack for a goal, of course.
A new partnership had been formed when Rafael Benitez moved Jamie Carragher into central defence and the duo quickly became the scourge of attacks around Europe, including memorable back-to-back rearguard displays to undo Chelsea in the semi-final.
It did not quite go to plan against AC Milan in the final, when Liverpool found themselves 3-0 down at the interval and potentially facing humiliation on the grandest stage.
But, somehow, the Reds mounted the greatest European Cup final comeback in memory and three goals in six second-half minutes paved the way for a penalty shootout victory and a guaranteed place in the history books.