Steven Gerrard enjoyed a 19-year playing career, making over 700 appearances for Liverpool and winning 10 major trophies.
Steven Gerrard enjoyed a 19-year playing career, making over 700 appearances for Liverpool and winning 10 major trophies.
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Born in the Merseyside village of Whiston, he made his first-team debut aged 18, and quickly established himself as a fans' favorite.
Born in the Merseyside village of Whiston, he made his first-team debut aged 18, and quickly established himself as a fans' favorite.
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Gerrard made his England debut against Ukraine in 2000, the day after his 20th birthday.
Gerrard made his England debut against Ukraine in 2000, the day after his 20th birthday.
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Gerrard won the FA Cup twice with Liverpool and the League Cup three times. He was made captain in 2003.
Gerrard won the FA Cup twice with Liverpool and the League Cup three times. He was made captain in 2003.
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His finest hour in a Liverpool shirt came in 2005 when he led Liverpool to a memorable European Champions League victory, beating AC Milan in a penalty shootout after trailing 3-0 at halftime. Gerrard sparked an incredible comeback, netting the first goal as the Reds leveled at 3-3.
His finest hour in a Liverpool shirt came in 2005 when he led Liverpool to a memorable European Champions League victory, beating AC Milan in a penalty shootout after trailing 3-0 at halftime. Gerrard sparked an incredible comeback, netting the first goal as the Reds leveled at 3-3.
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Gerrard won 10 major trophies with Liverpool but the one he really wanted, the Premier League title, eluded him. In 2013-14, Liverpool topped the league with three matches to play but his slip against Chelsea was crucial, and his side finished two points behind champion Manchester City.
Gerrard won 10 major trophies with Liverpool but the one he really wanted, the Premier League title, eluded him. In 2013-14, Liverpool topped the league with three matches to play but his slip against Chelsea was crucial, and his side finished two points behind champion Manchester City.
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After a first-round World Cup exit with England at Brazil 2014, Gerrard called time on his international career having earned 114 caps but never getting past the quarterfinals at a major tournament.
After a first-round World Cup exit with England at Brazil 2014, Gerrard called time on his international career having earned 114 caps but never getting past the quarterfinals at a major tournament.
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Gerrard was given an emotional send off-when he departed Liverpool in 2015, joining Major League Soccer team LA Galaxy.
Gerrard was given an emotional send off-when he departed Liverpool in 2015, joining Major League Soccer team LA Galaxy.
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He followed in the footsteps of former England teammate David Beckham -- who played for LA from 2007-12. Gerrard ended his playing days when his two-year contract expired.
He followed in the footsteps of former England teammate David Beckham -- who played for LA from 2007-12. Gerrard ended his playing days when his two-year contract expired.
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