Steven Gerrard

England · Central midfielder (Attacking midfielder, Defensive midfielder, Right winger) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2003-2009

Driving Liverpool captain with thunderous long shots and a flair for big nights

Nicknames Stevie G, Captain Fantastic

84.0OVR#22 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“Is he the best in the world? He might not get the attention of Messi and Ronaldo but yes, I think he just might be.”
— Zinedine Zidane, France legend · 2009 · source

Category averages

  • Speed81.2
  • Shooting83.1
  • Passing87.4
  • Ball Control83.3
  • Movement83.6
  • Football IQ85.5
  • Defending Skill73.7
  • Physical83.3
  • Mental89.2
  • Career84.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Determination96
  2. Shot Power95
  3. Long Shots95
  4. Big-Game Temperament95
  5. Leadership94
  6. Loyalty94
  7. Long Passing92
  8. Stamina91
  9. Short Passing90
  10. Vision90

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 81.2

  • Top Speed83
  • Acceleration81
  • Dribbling Speed79
  • Top Speed with Ball81
  • Knock-on & Run83
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 83.1

  • Finishing84
  • Shot Power95
  • Long Shots95
  • Volleys84
  • Curve82
  • Penalties ●83
  • Heading76
  • Direct Free Kicks ●80
  • Shooting Creativity80
  • Acrobatics72

Passing 87.4

  • Short Passing90
  • Long Passing92
  • Through Balls88
  • Crossing84
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision90
  • Set-Piece Delivery84

Ball Control 83.3

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession88
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks76
  • Weak Foot78
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 83.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind84
  • Attacking Positioning84
  • Anticipation84
  • Recovery Runs82

Football IQ 85.5

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity84

Defending Skill 73.7

  • Defensive Positioning76
  • Marking74
  • Interceptions80
  • Standing Tackle82
  • Sliding Tackle78
  • Offside Trap52

Physical 83.3

  • Strength82
  • Stamina91
  • Agility79
  • Balance84
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play74
  • Aerial Duels78
  • Aggression88

Mental 89.2

  • Big-Game Temperament95
  • Leadership94
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration84
  • Determination96
  • Tactical Discipline78

Career 84.2

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements73
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty94

Profile

Born
30 May 1980
Height
183 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1998–2016
Prime
2003-2009

Club career

  • 1998–2015 Liverpool
  • 2015–2016 LA Galaxy

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2005 Liverpool

Europa League 1

2001 Liverpool

UEFA Super Cup 1

2001

FA Cup 2

2000–01, 2005–06

League Cup 3

2000–01, 2002–03, 2011–12

Community Shield 1

2006

UEFA Club Footballer of the Year 1

2004–05

PFA Players' Player of the Year 1

2005–06

FWA Footballer of the Year 1

2008–09

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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