Both players were highly-rated by Gerard Houllier, who allowed them to remain with the French side for an additional season before bringing them to Anfield in the summer of 2003.
It wasn't long before Pongolle was earning a place on the subs bench for first team games and when he has been given the opportunities he has taken them.
He has pace and plenty of skill to cause problems for even the best defenders in the Premiership, but a high quality squad has left him at the back of the queue for first team action in recent times.