Steven Gerrard is a famous and beloved footballer in his homeland. Even though he never became world and European champion in football, he was able to win the love of millions of fans with his incredible performance at the club level. Caring husband and father, holder of the Order of the British Empire, classically educated stylish gentleman - all this is about him, the legend of modern football, Stevie G.
Biography
Stevie Gee was born in 1980 on May 30 in the small village of Whiston, Merseyside. As a child, he did not show any hope in football, moreover, he had such defects that the road to football is simply closed. Gerrard was born clubfoot, which in itself is unacceptable for a football player, and he also had back problems. Nevertheless, he coped with the problems and began to play football. The first team of the young footballer was the Whiston Juniors club in his native village.
When Stephen was eight years old, Liverpool breeders began to look closely 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 job awaited the young athlete. His perseverance and dedication in achieving his dreams can be envied by the owners of much more high-profile careers.
Career
Gerrard played his first game for the first team in 1998, he came on as a substitute in the second half. Liverpool played against Blackburn Rovers. In just the first year, the future captain and mascot of the club had a chance to enter the field 13 times.
From the next year, the already famous Stevie G. began to appear regularly on the field and already on December 5, 1999, he first appeared in the protocol by scoring a goal for the main team of Liverpool. In the 2000/2001 season, Gerrard won his first trophies. He has scored beautiful and decisive goals in important league, FA Cup and even UEFA Cup decisive matches.
In 2003, Steven Gerrard was named captain and since then he has become the real heart of the team. Almost no attack was complete without his participation. And his leadership qualities helped to get out of even the most hopeless situation on the field. In total, the permanent leader played 710 matches in the colors of the Merseysides, 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 recently, no one believed in this. But in January 2015, Stevie G. 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 Liverpudlian. 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 coaching. He decided to make his debut in a new role in the youth team of his native Liverpool. In early 2018, Scottish Rangers announced a 4-year deal with Gerrard as head coach.
Personal life
There have always been many conflicting rumors swarming around Stevie, and in 2006 he published a book, My Story, in which he wanted to end the gossip. Stevie and his wife Alex Curran's relationship began back in 2002. Moreover, those whom the couple left for their love, businessman Tony Richardson and TV presenter Jennifer Allison, in turn began to meet, forming an equally happy union.
Family comes first for Stephen today. In 2004, the first child, Lily-Ella, was born, and a year and a half later, another daughter, Lexi. In 2007, the couple got married in the small town of Wymondham, and in 2011, their third baby, Lourdes, was born. Stevie loves "his girls", calling them "the queen and the three princesses."
