Ian Rush, is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a forward. At club level Rush played for Liverpool F.C. from 1980–1987 and 1988–1996.

He is the club’s all-time leading goalscorer, having scored a total of 346 goals in all competitions at the club, including a record 25 goals versus Merseyside derby rival Everton.

At international level, Rush made 73 appearances for the Wales national football team and remains the record goalscorer for his country with 28 goals between 1980 and 1996.