How long was Steven Gerrard captain at Liverpool?

He was made Liverpool captain in 2003 by Gerard Houllier and held the armband for 12 years. Under his captaincy, Liverpool have won the Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup and finished as runners-up in the Premier League.

When was Gerrard made Liverpool captain?

Gerrard was named Liverpool's captain in 2003, at just age 23. In the 2004–05 season he led Liverpool to the club's first Champions League title in 21 years, scoring a key goal in Liverpool's dramatic three-goal comeback against AC Milan in the final.

How long was Steven Gerrard at Liverpool?

Born in Merseyside, Gerrard played for Liverpool from 1998 to 2015, winning nine trophies, including the UEFA Champions League, two FA Cups, and three League Cups.

When did Steven Gerrard start playing for Liverpool?

Gerrard made his Liverpool debut on 29 November 1998 though it wasn't until the following season when he began to play regularly in midfield. In the 2000-01 season, he made 50 starts in all competitions as Liverpool won the treble of League Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup.

How long was Steven Gerrard captain of England?

Steven Gerrard captained England through the 2010 and 2014 World Cup, and Euro 2012. Wayne Rooney, England's top goalscorer with 53 goals, was England captain from 2014 to 2017.

When did Gerrard retire from Liverpool?

No fan would have criticised Steven Gerrard if he had decided to temporarily step away from football upon retiring from playing on 24 November 2016. After a 19-year career including 710 Liverpool appearances, nine major trophies and 114 England caps, the legendary midfielder thoroughly deserved a break.

What year did Gerrard leave Liverpool?

Gerrard never played under Klopp at Liverpool

Steven Gerrard left Anfield in the summer of 2015 after making 710 appearances for his boyhood club which saw him win the Champions League, two FA Cups, three League Cups and the UEFA Cup before he departed for LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer.

Why did Gerrard leave Liverpool?

The club captain has intimated that the club's failure to open negotiations on a fresh contract until he returned for pre-season training was the major factor behind his decision to leave.

How many times did Steven Gerrard play for Liverpool in all competition?

Few men will ever match the legacy forged by Steven Gerrard at Liverpool FC. The only player in Reds history to feature in the club's all-time top five for both appearances and goals, the talismanic midfielder clocked up an astonishing 710 games and found the target 186 times.

When did Klopp take over Liverpool?

On Thursday 8 October 2015, Liverpool announced Klopp as Brendan Rodgers' replacement at Anfield. He led the Reds to the UEFA Europa League final in 2015/16 and the UEFA Champions League final in 2017/18, although both matches ended in defeat.

Is Lilly Gerrard Stevens daughter?

Steven Gerrard's eldest daughter Lilly turns 18 this week, and she has celebrated the milestone event in style.

When did Beckham retire?

In essence, Beckham retired in slow motion. Five and a half seasons with the LA Galaxy and two loan spells at AC Milan formed part of an elongated coda, and it was at Paris Saint-Germain where he finally, at the age of 38, drew his career to a close.

How many red cards did Steven Gerrard get?

More Manchester United misery & Merseyside derby dismissals - Steven Gerrard's eight career red cards.

How many red cards did Scholes get?

Scholes has been criticised for his disciplinary record, amassing the fifth-most yellow cards in Premier League history with 97, and also receiving four red cards.

What was Gerrard best season?

1. 2008/09. We're basing these rankings on personal performance though, and you could argue that Gerrard reached his peak in the 2008/09 Liverpool side which came close to finally ending the club's wait for a league title.