Steven Gerrard Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Steven George Gerrard (born 30 May, 1980) is an English football player with Liverpool F.C. Gerrard's usual position is in central midfield. He is also the captain of Liverpool and the third-choice captain of the English national football team (after David Beckham and Michael Owen). He wears the number 8 for Liverpool and number 4 for England.Gerrard was raised on the Bluebell estate in Huyton, Merseyside. While attending Cardinal Heenan High School, Gerrard was known to go on scouting trips to check out rival school teams. It is widely thought that the club captaincy was handed to Gerrard so that he could inspire his teammates, and to compel him to take responsibility for his own indifferent disciplinary record, which apparantly worked as in the 2003-2004 season he was only booked twice.
Gerrard was one of three Liverpool players that scored in the famous World Cup qualifying game in September 2001 against Germany (1-5 away victory).
Although approached by Chelsea F.C to sign for them during the summer of 2004, he rejected them but instead chose to stay at Liverpool. It is known that he was on the brink of signing for Chelsea but was persuaded to stay because of his family and friends. The arrival of new Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez also played a part in his decision.