Steven Gerrard is an English football manager and former player. He is considered one of Liverpool’s greatest players and one of the best midfielders of all time. Gerrard spent most of his career as a central midfielder for Liverpool and the England national team. He also had the honor of captaining both teams during his career.
| Full Name | Steven George Gerrard |
| Age | 45 years old (as of 2025) |
| Date of Birth | May 30, 1980 |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Football manager/Former player |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Place of Birth | Merseyside |
| Nationality | English |
| Net Worth | £71 million ($90 million) |
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Steven Gerrard Biography
Steven George Gerrard was born on May 30, 1980, at Whiston Hospital in Merseyside, England. He is the second son of Julie Ann and Paul Gerrard, he has only one sibling, an older brother Paul.
He began playing football with his local team, Whiston Juniors, where he caught the attention of Liverpool scouts. At just nine years old, he joined the Liverpool Academy in 1989. Growing up, his football idols included John Barnes and Ian Rush from Liverpool and Paul Gascoigne from England.
As a child, Gerrard had an accident where a garden fork pierced his right big toe. In his autobiography, he credited his father and Liverpool Academy director Steve Heighway for helping him avoid unnecessary surgery that could have led to the amputation of his toe.
Steven Gerrard Educational Background
Although Gerrard was not Catholic and lived outside the school’s admission area, he attended Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School in West Derby, Liverpool. His primary school teacher recommended the school because her husband was a PE teacher there and it had a better football program than other schools in the area.
At 17 years old, Gerrard signed his first professional contract with Liverpool, which meant he had to forgo college. However, it seemed like college was never really an option, as football had always been his main goal.
Steven Gerrard Career
Gerrard was discovered by his local top-division football club, Liverpool FC, at the age of nine. At 14, he had trials with several clubs but did not see immediate success and was never selected for the England schoolboys’ team. One of his trials was with Manchester United, which he later admitted in his autobiography was mainly to pressure Liverpool into offering him a Youth Training Scheme contract. He played for Liverpool’s youth team and signed a professional contract at 17. He made his first-team debut in 1998 and became a regular player the following year.
By the 2000–01 season, Gerrard had established himself as a key midfielder. That season, Liverpool won the League Cup, FA Cup, and UEFA Cup, and Gerrard was named England’s Young Player of the Year. In 2003, at just 23 years old, he was named Liverpool’s captain.
During the 2004–05 season, he led Liverpool to their first Champions League title in 21 years, playing a crucial role in their famous comeback against AC Milan in the final. The following off-season, he was involved in a high-profile contract dispute with Liverpool and almost transferred to Chelsea, but he ultimately chose to stay. He went on to help Liverpool win the 2005–06 FA Cup and UEFA Super Cup, earning the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year award.
In 2007, Liverpool reached the Champions League final again but lost 2–1 to AC Milan. Gerrard had his best goal-scoring season in 2008–09, netting 24 goals, which earned him the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award.
On January 1, 2015, Gerrard announced he would leave Liverpool after scoring 186 career goals, the fifth-most in the club’s history. He then joined the LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer (MLS), where he played for two seasons before retiring from club football in 2016.
National Team
Gerrard played for England’s under-21 team before making his senior national team debut in 2000. He took part in one game during the 2000 European Championship (Euro 2000), but an injury prevented him from playing in the 2002 World Cup. He was a key player in England’s journey to the quarterfinals in both Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup.
During the 2010 World Cup qualifiers, Gerrard was named England’s captain. The team reached the tournament but was eliminated in the round of 16. In Euro 2012, England made it to the quarterfinals again. However, the 2014 World Cup was a disappointment, as England was knocked out after just two group-stage matches—their earliest exit ever. Gerrard retired from international football shortly after the tournament.
After retiring as a player, Gerrard stayed in football as a coach. He started as a youth coach at Liverpool in 2017 before becoming the manager of Scottish club Rangers in 2018. In 2021, he was appointed as the manager of Aston Villa in the English Premier League. He was also honored as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2006.
Managerial Career
Liverpool Academy (2017–2018): Gerrard began his coaching career at Liverpool’s Academy in 2017, overseeing the Under-18 and Under-19 team.
Rangers (2018–2021): In 2018, Gerrard became the manager of Scottish club Rangers. His exact salary figure is not confirmed but reports suggest his salary was approximately £2.5 million per year.
Aston Villa (2021–2022): He took over as head coach of Aston Villa in November 2021. His contract was reportedly worth around £5 million annually.
Al-Ettifaq (2023–2025): In July 2023, Gerrard was appointed manager of Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq, with a reported salary of £15 million per year. He departed from this position by mutual consent in January 2025.
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Steven Gerrard Awards and Trophies
Steven Gerrard won numerous individual and team awards throughout his football career. Here’s a list of some of his most notable achievements:
Team Achievements with Liverpool
- UEFA Champions League: 2004–05
- UEFA Cup (Europa League): 2000–01
- UEFA Super Cup: 2001, 2005
- FA Cup: 2000–01, 2005–06
- Football League Cup (EFL Cup): 2000–01, 2002–03, 2011–12
- FA Community Shield: 2006
Individual Awards
- UEFA Club Footballer of the Year: 2005
- UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year: 2005
- PFA Players’ Player of the Year: 2005–06
- PFA Young Player of the Year: 2000–01
- PFA Fans’ Player of the Year: 2000–01, 2008–09
- PFA Team of the Year: Multiple seasons (2000–01, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2013–14)
- FWA Footballer of the Year: 2008–09
- Liverpool Player of the Season: 2003–04, 2008–09, 2011–12, 2013–14
- Premier League Player of the Month: Multiple times (2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2014)
- Premier League Goal of the Month: January 2006, March 2009
- FIFA FIFPro World XI: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
- FIFA World Cup All-Star Squad: 2006
Other Recognitions
- Liverpool’s Greatest Ever Player (as voted by fans)
- Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE): 2007
- English Football Hall of Fame: 2017
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Steven Gerrard Age
He was born on May 30, 1980, as of 2025, he is 45 years old.
Steven Gerrard Clubs
Steven Gerrard played for two clubs during his professional football career:
- Liverpool (1998–2015) – He spent most of his career at Liverpool, playing 710 matches and scoring 186 goals. During his time there, he won several major trophies, including the UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup.
- LA Galaxy (2015–2016) – After leaving Liverpool, Gerrard moved to the United States to play for LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer (MLS). He played for two seasons before retiring in 2016.
These were the only two clubs he played for before retiring from professional football.
Steven Gerrard Wife
He is married to Alexandra Gerrard (born on September 23, 1982), an English model and fashion columnist for the Daily Mirror. She previously worked as a nail technician.
Alexandra, also known as Alex, was born in Aintree, Merseyside, and grew up in Maghull, where she attended Maghull High School. She and Steven Gerrard have been together since 2002. Before dating Gerrard, Alex was in a relationship with businessman Tony Richardson, while Gerrard was dating actress Jennifer Ellison. In 2002, their relationships changed, and Alex and Gerrard became a couple.
Steven Gerrard Children
Steven Gerrard and his wife, Alexandra, have four children, three daughters and one son. Their eldest, Lilly, 20 years old, recently announced she is expecting a baby with her boyfriend, Lee Byrne. Their second daughter, Lexie, is 18, followed by Lourdes, who is 13. Their youngest and only son, Lio, is 7. While Steven took on a coaching role with the Saudi club Al-Ettifaq, his family chose to live in nearby Bahrain instead of Saudi Arabia.
Steven Gerrard Net Worth
The former Liverpool star has an estimated net worth of about £71 million ($90 million). His wealth comes from his football career, high-paying coaching jobs, endorsements, and business ventures.
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Steven Gerrard Social Media Handles
Steven Gerrard stays connected with fans through his official social media accounts, sharing updates on his career, team successes, and glimpses of his personal life:
- Instagram: @stevengerrard
- Facebook: Steven Gerrard