Henderson.
Despite being maligned by some, every manager has seen his qualities, and kept him here, becoming vice captain, then captain.
He is an excellent player, but more than that, he sacrifices his own preferences for the good of the team.
Around 20 million quid, nearly 9 years into his time here, I have to say he has proved to be a shrewd buy by KK.
He hasn't been my favourite player of this decade, but his contribution means he is probably the most important; bridging the different managers, and being an ever present, injuries aside (and remarkably few of them).
People have been lining his replacement up ever since he came here; every summer it's "this guy is Hendersons replacement", and yet it never happens.
Those who don't rate him need to ask themselves why so many managers and players do.
Oh, and just for good measure, quote of the decade as well when he was injured in the first half against Barca "It's only pain, just give us everything".
Quality.
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