Steven Gerrard

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Steven Gerrard

English football player

Written by Adam Augustyn

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Last Updated: Dec 29, 2024 • Article History

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Born:: May 30, 1980, Whiston, England (age 44)

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Steven Gerrard (born May 30, 1980, Whiston, England) is an English professional football (soccer) player and manager who was considered one of the most-complete footballers in the world in the early 2000s. 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. Gerrard had established himself as a star midfielder by the 2000–01 season, when Liverpool won the League, Football Association (FA), and Union of ...(100 of 606 words)

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