Stephen Gerrard is a famous and beloved football player in his homeland. Despite the fact that he did not become the world and European football champion, he was able to win the love of millions of fans with his incredible game at the club level. A caring husband and father, the holder of the Order of the British Empire, a classy gentleman who received a classical education - all this about him, the legend of modern football, Stevie Gee.
Biography
Stevie Gee was born in 1980 on May 30 in the small village of Whiston, Merseyside County. As a child, he did not show any hope in football, moreover, he had such defects with which the road to football was simply closed. Gerrard was born clumsy, which in itself is unacceptable for a football player, he also had problems with his back. Nevertheless, he coped with the problems and began to play football. The first team of the young football player was the Whiston Juniors club in their native village.
When Stephen was eight years old, Liverpool breeders began to look at him. So in 1987, Gerrard was in the youth team, one of the most famous clubs in England. Thus began the formation of the future star of Liverpool. A huge work awaited the young athlete. Owners of much more high-profile careers can envy his perseverance and dedication in achieving a dream.
Career
His first match for the main team, Gerrard played in 1998, he came on as a substitute in the second half. Liverpool played against Blackburn Rovers. In total, for the first year, the future captain and mascot of the club had a chance to enter the field 13 times.
Starting next year, the already famous Stevie Gee began to regularly appear on the field and on December 5, 1999, he was first noted in the protocol by scoring a goal for the Liverpool main team. In the 2000/2001 season, Gerrard won his first trophies. He scored beautiful and decisive goals in important league matches, the FA Cup and even in the decisive UEFA Cup match.
In 2003, Stephen Gerrard was appointed captain, and since then he has become the real heart of the team. Almost no attack could do without his participation. And his leadership qualities helped to get out even of the most hopeless situation on the field. In total, the permanent leader held 710 matches in the colors of the Merseysiders, including cup games and performances at the European level, scoring 186 goals.
Since 2014, rumors began to circulate that the club did not want to give a new contract to its leader, until the last no one believed in it. But in January 2015, Stevie Gee himself announced that at the end of the current contract, he would continue his career in another club. Just a week later, the American club Los Angeles Galaxy announced the signing of the legendary liverpool. For “Galaxy” Gerrard played 1 season, scoring 5 goals and made 14 assists, after which he took
the decision to end his playing career, despite the fact that the club was ready to sign a new contract.
Since 2017, Stevie G has been engaged in coaching. He decided to make his debut in a new role in the youth team of his native Liverpool. In early 2018, the Scottish Rangers club announced an agreement for 4 years with Gerrard as head coach.
