Steven George Gerrard, OBE (born 26 May 1980) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy. He has spent his whole career so far with Liverpool, making his Premier League debut in 1998 and captaining the club to victory in the 2005 FA Cup Final. He also played on loan at Leeds United and Preston North End before making his full debut for the Republic of Ireland in 2005. Gerrard has made over 450 appearances for Liverpool, winning six major honours, the most notable of which was winning the UEFA Champions League in 2005. Steven Gerrard was appointed England captain in May 2008
He took over from David Beckham after making his international debut against Sweden on 18 May, becoming England's shortest-serving captain, and leading England to their first World Cup since 1990. Gerrard had previously captained England at youth level, including capturing the Under 20 World Cup with England in 1998.
This club is all about winning trophies and we've got a chance of bringing the greatest trophy of them all back to Anfield, so it means a great deal obviously.Steven Gerrard
When I leave the car park at Melwood, I try and become a completely different person. I try to get away from it. You have got to. Otherwise you end up like Jamie Carragher - obsessed!Steven Gerrard
