Few players have the kind of career that Steven Gerrard has. The Liverpool captain got his start in the Reds' youth program all the way back in 1987, and has stayed at Anfield ever since. He started his senior career in 1998, and was never loaned or transferred. Liverpool-and, by extension, the English Premier League-is the only thing that this 34-year-old legend has ever known in the professional football world. However, following the conclusion of this season, Steven Gerrard is leaving Liverpool, he will step down from his captaincy, take a final bow in the EPL, and depart for LA Galaxy.
Needless to say, it's an emotional time for fans of the Liverpool football club. What will the Reds even look like in 2015 2016 without Steven Gerrard as their leader? He has been such an important factor at Anfield for so long that it's difficult to imagine a version of the Reds where he isn't on the lineup. Luckily, you can celebrate his legacy today by picking up a new Liverpool home jersey from Soccer Box. Gerrard may be leaving the EPL behind, but memories of the legacy he forged here will remain forever.
A Stunning Senior Career
Since being called up from Liverpool's youth team during the 1998 1999 season, Steven Gerrard has made 502 appearances and scored 119 goals in the Premier League alone. If you widen the scope to include cup and continental, his statistics are even more remarkable: 707 appearances and 184 goals.
Add a number of other Liverpool records-most continental goals (40) and most penalty goals (43)-a slew of personal player awards (including the Ballon d'Or Bronze Award in 2005), and titles in everything from the FA Cup to the Champions League, and it's clear that Steven Gerrard is one of the greatest to ever wear the Reds football jersey.
Remarkably, Liverpool never won the Premier League title while Steven was there. The club's last trophy in the top flight was in 1989 1990, while he was still playing youth football. Led by Gerrard, the wearers of the Liverpool soccer shirt very nearly broke the streak in 2013 2014, but ended up as the EPL runners-up behind Manchester City. It was arguably the biggest disappointment in Steven Gerrard's lengthy career.
The 2014 2015 Season
The 2014 2015 Liverpool FC season has been somewhat disappointing as well, though Steven Gerrard has remained as dependable as ever. Following the departure of Luis Suarez, last season's leading goal scorer, the Reds have struggled to reaffirm their status as one of the EPL's top club's. They are likely to finish the season in fifth place on the table, and miss qualification for next year's Premier League.
Still, even if fans in the Liverpool home jersey 2014 2015 have not gotten the title-winning season they were hoping for after last year's strong campaign, the 2014 2015 season has proven to be a nice final bow of sorts for Steven Gerrard. Though the oldest person on the team at 34, Gerrard could feasibly end the year as the club's top scorer.
Right now, Gerrard is in first place on that list for the 2014 2015 campaign, with eight goals in the Premier League and 11 overall. Raheem Sterling, meanwhile, has seven EPL goals and 11 overall. Depending on what happens in the final two matches of the season, Gerrard could feasibly end his 17-season run at Liverpool on a high note.
Just this past weekend, Gerrard led Liverpool to a 1-1 draw with 2014 2015 Premier League champions Chelsea. In the match-an away game at the Blues' Stamford Bridge-Liverpool fell behind early after a five-minute goal from Chelsea captain, John Terry. But thanks to an assist from Jordan Henderson, Gerrard was able to equalize the score just before halftime. Even as his time with the Reds dwindles, Steven is still as dedicated to his team's cause as ever.
Bid this stalwart of sportsmanship, teamwork, and raw talent a spirited EPL farewell, by picking up a new Liverpool home jersey 2015 2016 from Soccer Box today. This brand new Liverpool football shirt is just one of the many pieces of Reds gear available at Soccer Box. Our 2014 2015 away kits are even selling for discount prices right now!