How many years was Steven Gerrard at Liverpool?

But that was Gerrard through and through during a 17-year Anfield career: The Scouser who grew up to captain his boyhood club, to be one of the best in the world, to collect trophies. When I die, don't bring me to the hospital.

How long did Steven Gerrard play for 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 was discovered by his local upper-division football club, Liverpool FC, at age nine. He played for Liverpool's youth squad and signed a professional contract with them at age 17. His first-team debut came in 1998, and he became a regular contributor the following year.

How many times did Steven Gerrard play for Liverpool?

A one club man in England, Gerrard made 504 Premier League appearances for Liverpool, scoring 120 top-flight goals. He also played for England more than 100 times. In 17 seasons at Anfield, Gerrard won numerous domestic and European trophies including, most famously, the Champions League in 2005.

Did Steven Gerrard play under Klopp?

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.

When was Steven Gerrard last game for Liverpool?

The English midfielder left the club at the end of the 2014-15 season. His last game at Anfield was against Crystal Palace which they lost 3-1 whereas in his last appearance for Liverpool, they suffered a 6-1 defeat at the hands of Stoke City with Gerrard scoring the only goal for the Reds.

What year did Steven Gerrard retire?

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.

Why did Steven 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 Gerrard captain England?

Rio Ferdinand, captained England from 2010 to 2011. 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.

At what age did Xavi retire?

He was 32 and already with over 400 league games for Barça and 100 caps for Spain under his belt. The injuries, calf muscle and hamstring, were more frequent and recovery times longer. He had considered quitting international football after Euro 2012 but was persuaded to continue by Vicente del Bosque.

Did Gerrard retire at Liverpool?

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has officially announced his retirement from professional football. The former Reds captain, who spent 17 years in the first team at Anfield and was the club's skipper from 2003 until his departure in the summer of 2015, confirmed the decision on Thursday morning.

When did Beckham retire?

Retirement. On May 16, 2013 — just days after winning a title with French club Paris Saint-Germain — the 38-year-old Beckham announced that he would be retiring at the end of the 2013 season, ending his 21-year soccer career.

What age did Rooney retire?

Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer Wayne Rooney has retired from professional football, at the age of 35.

How old is Dani Alves?

On 17 June 2021, Alves was named in the Brazil squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics. In the final, Brazil faced Spain and won the gold medal following a 2–1 victory after an extra time goal by Malcom. At 38, he became the oldest footballer to ever win a medal in the men's Olympic football tournament.

What is the real name of Pele?

Pelé, byname of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, (born October 23, 1940, Três Corações, Brazil), Brazilian football (soccer) player, in his time probably the most famous and possibly the best-paid athlete in the world.