This Saturday at Anfield (4 p.m.), it is in the shoes of coach of the Aston Villa team that Steven Gerrard will return to Liverpool. Back in figures on a historic passage under the jersey of the Reds.
Emotions, thanks, the supporters of the Reds await with great joy and love the former glory of Liverpool which will have marked the history of “his” club forever. Retrospective in figures.
710: number of matches for the Reds for Steven Gerrard
The number of appearances of Steven Gerrard in the shirt of Liverpool goes down in the history of the club. With his number 8 in the back (from 2004), the versatile midfielder of the Reds has conquered his fans throughout his time at his club forever. Currently, Steven Gerrard is the 3e Liverpool’s most capped day behind defender Jamie Carragher (737 games) and midfielder Ian Callaghan (857 games). If the former England international had the prestige of wearing the Liverpool jersey at the age of only 18, it was thanks to French coach Gérard Houiller. He was playing with the young people of Liverpool before having his chance.
17: number of consecutive seasons with Liverpool from 1998 to 2015
Born in Whiston, midfielder Steven Gerrard made his professional debut against Blackburn Rovers on November 29, 1998 at Anfield (a stadium he will return to with Aston Villa as his coach). In his first season, he will make thirteen appearances before asserting himself as a true leader in the midfield. Consequently, Steven Gerrard will captain the Liverpool Reds for twelve seasons in a row (from 2003 to 2015). A record in the history of the club since its passage. Proof that the young Briton will have matured throughout his career in the north-west of England. For comparison, Lionel Messi remained at FC Barcelona for 17 consecutive years as well.
336: number of goals and assists during his time in the ranks of Liverpool
During the 710 matches played in all competitions under the Liverpool red jersey, Steven Gerrard has demonstrated his sense of goal. But also his technical quality in the last pass to put his teammates in the best situations so that they can shine. Thus, he will have been decisive especially in the second period with 121 goals scored out of the 186 in total. But he also stood out thanks to his big ball strike and 51 buses registered outside the opposing penalty area (editor’s note). Among the 150 assists, Steven Gerrard delivered 13 during the 2013-2014 season in the Premier League.
2005: best year for Steven Gerrard
This season will mark his time at Liverpool for all eternity. Steven Gerrard has lived a year rich in emotions. Finalist in the Champions League with his club Liverpool against AC Milan, this meeting will be forever engraved in the memories of Reds players and supporters. Led 3-0, Liverpool came back to the score in six minutes before lifting the most prestigious European Cup (3-2 victory on penalties). Named man of the match, he will also receive the title of “best European club player of the year” by UEFA. The icing on the cake, he will take the third step of the podium for the Ballon d’Or behind Frank Lampard and Ronaldinho. All in just one season.
56.008: number of minutes in the Liverpool jersey
Love for the jersey, sacrifice for this institution, recognition for its leaders, Steven Gerrard has remained a footballer on the Liverpool side throughout his life. With more than 56,000 minutes played on the field with the Reds jersey, the former England international has proven his longevity (on average 79 minutes played / match). To get an idea, Steven Gerrard wore the Liverpool jersey for more than 933 hours and nearly 39 days.
Figures that will remain etched forever in the walls of Anfield. Midfielder Steven Gerrard has become a legend and a myth in the North West of England.
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