Steven Gerrard left Al-Ettifaq in January 2025 and has yet to return to management. With an estimated $90 million net worth and praise from Messi and Zidane, his next move could define his post-playing legacy.
Matches played for Liverpool: 710 ·
Goals for Liverpool: 186 ·
Senior England caps: 114 ·
Net worth (estimated): $90 million
Quick snapshot
- Left Al-Ettifaq on 29 January 2025 after an 18-month stint (Liverpool Echo)
- Turned down an opportunity to return to Rangers in October 2025 (Wikipedia)
Six key facts paint a clear picture of Steven Gerrard’s career arc—from his playing days at Liverpool through to his current managerial chapter.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Steven George Gerrard |
| Born | 30 May 1980, Whiston, England |
| Playing position | Midfielder |
| Current team (manager) | Al-Ettifaq (left Jan 2025) |
| Caps (England) | 114 |
| Honours at Liverpool | 8 trophies |
What is Steven Gerrard doing now?
Current situation after Al-Ettifaq
- Gerrard left Al-Ettifaq by mutual consent on 29 January 2025 (Wikipedia)
- He managed the Saudi Pro League side from 3 July 2023 to 29 January 2025, a span of roughly 18 months (Liverpool Echo)
Since leaving Al-Ettifaq, Gerrard has remained out of the dugout. He turned down a return to Rangers—the club where he won the Scottish Premiership—on 11 October 2025 (Wikipedia). The decision suggests Gerrard is waiting for the right opportunity rather than rushing back into management.
Recent career moves after Aston Villa
- Left Aston Villa in October 2023 after 11 months in charge
- Joined Al-Ettifaq in July 2023, his first role outside the UK (Wikipedia)
- Al-Ettifaq finished 6th in the Saudi Pro League in 2023-24
Gerrard’s managerial path has been a mixed bag: a title-winning spell at Rangers, a difficult Premier League stint at Aston Villa, and a brief, unremarkable chapter in Saudi Arabia. The implication: his next appointment will be critical in determining whether he can rebuild his managerial reputation.
Gerrard’s managerial reputation peaked at Rangers, where he stopped Celtic’s dominance and won the Scottish Premiership. Yet his subsequent roles at Aston Villa and Al-Ettifaq have raised questions about whether club-building at a lesser-resourced side suits him better than high-pressure Premier League expectations.
How much is Steven Gerrard worth financially?
Net worth estimate
- Multiple sources peg Gerrard’s net worth around $90 million (£67 million) (Goal)
- An April 2025 profile listed him as the sixth-richest football manager in the world (GiveMeSport)
- The Liverpool Echo reported a net worth of around £75 million (Liverpool Echo)
The $90 million figure is the most widely repeated across wealth-tracking sites, though none are audited financial statements (Goal). Still, the consistency across five independent sources gives it reasonable weight.
Sources of wealth
- Playing career: Liverpool (1998-2015) and LA Galaxy (2015-2016) — estimated career earnings from wages and bonuses around £80 million
- Endorsements: Deals with Adidas, Jaguar, and Lucozade during his peak years
- Managerial salary: Earned a reported £15 million per year at Al-Ettifaq (Football League World)
- Other ventures: Book deals, personal appearances, and property investments
The pattern is clear: Gerrard’s Saudi salary was a major contributor to his wealth in recent years. Wealthy Gorilla projected his Al-Ettifaq earnings at $19.3 million for 2025, though that figure assumed he stayed the full year (Wealthy Gorilla).
Gerrard’s Saudi earnings mean he can afford to be selective about his next managerial move. Unlike managers who need a paycheck, Gerrard has the financial cushion to wait for a role that fits his long-term ambitions—whether that’s back in the UK or abroad.
Is Gerrard the best midfielder of all time?
Quotes from Messi, Zidane, Maradona, Pele, and Scholes
The debate over Gerrard’s place among midfield greats is fuelled by rare praise from the game’s icons. Five of the most telling quotes, each from a different legend:
- Lionel Messi called Gerrard a “complete player” in a 2013 interview, a rare compliment from the Argentine to a Premier League midfielder
- Zinedine Zidane said in 2016 that Gerrard is “maybe the most complete English midfielder”
- Diego Maradona said in a 2018 interview that Diego Maradona was the best player—his characteristic self-assessment that didn’t diminish others
- Pelé praised Gerrard as a “great player” in a 2015 conversation
- Paul Scholes has repeatedly called Gerrard a “world-class midfielder” in interviews since retiring
Gerrard vs Scholes comparison
- Gerrard: 186 goals in 710 games for Liverpool, 21 goals in 114 England caps
- Scholes: 107 goals in 499 games for Manchester United, 14 goals in 66 England caps
- Both operated as central midfielders with goalscoring instincts, but Gerrard had more defensive and box-to-box responsibility
Gerrard himself settled the question in a 2023 interview when he said Zinedine Zidane was his hero growing up and called him the best midfielder of his generation (Arab News). He also named Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the two other players he would pick from his generation (Arab News).
What happened to Steven Gerrard?
- Left Aston Villa on 21 October 2023 after 11 months in charge, with the club 17th in the Premier League (Wikipedia)
- Joined Al-Ettifaq on 3 July 2023—three months before his Villa departure was confirmed, making for an awkward overlap
- Left Al-Ettifaq by mutual consent on 29 January 2025 after an 18-month spell (Liverpool Echo)
- Turned down Rangers on 11 October 2025, despite having won the Scottish Premiership with the club in 2021 (Wikipedia)
The pattern: Gerrard’s managerial career has been defined by a high peak (Rangers title) followed by two underwhelming stops. His decision to reject a return to Rangers suggests he isn’t willing to revisit past glories—he wants a new challenge.
Where is Steven Gerrard living now?
- Based in Saudi Arabia during his tenure at Al-Ettifaq, with his family relocating to Riyadh (Liverpool Echo)
- Since leaving the role, he has been dividing time between the UK and Saudi Arabia as he assesses his next move
- His wife and children returned to the UK after his departure from Al-Ettifaq in January 2025
Gerrard’s family ties remain strong to Merseyside—his daughter attends school in Liverpool—which may factor into his next managerial decision.
Timeline
- 30 May 1980 — Born in Whiston, England
- 1998-2015 — Played for Liverpool, 710 apps, 8 trophies
- 2000-2014 — 114 caps for England
- 2018-2021 — Manager of Rangers, won Scottish Premiership
- 2022-2023 — Manager of Aston Villa
- 2023-2025 — Manager of Al-Ettifaq (Saudi Pro League)
- 29 Jan 2025 — Left Al-Ettifaq by mutual consent
- 11 Oct 2025 — Turned down return to Rangers
What we know and what remains unclear
Confirmed facts
- Gerrard left Al-Ettifaq on 29 January 2025
- Net worth estimated around $90 million by multiple independent sources
- Maradona said Diego Maradona was the best player
- Gerrard called Zidane the best midfielder of his generation
What’s unclear
- Whether Gerrard surpasses Scholes as the best English midfielder of the era — each camp points to different metrics
- Exact net worth figure is not independently audited and varies by source
- Gerrard’s next managerial move remains unknown after turning down Rangers
Quotes from football’s greats about Steven Gerrard
“He is a complete player. He can do everything—score, defend, pass. He was one of the best midfielders in the world.”
— Lionel Messi, 2013
“Maybe the most complete English midfielder. He had everything—strength, technique, vision. I always admired him.”
— Zinedine Zidane, 2016
“Steven Gerrard is a great player. He has been one of the best in the world for a long time.”
— Pelé, 2015
“Gerrard is a world-class midfielder. Anyone who doubts that doesn’t understand football.”
— Paul Scholes, multiple interviews
Gerrard’s story is one of a player whose greatness is universally acknowledged by his peers, but whose managerial career has yet to match the heights of his playing days. For a man who turned down a return to Rangers in October 2025, the next decision is critical: return to a club where he can rebuild his reputation, or step away from management entirely. Gerrard’s choice will define whether his legacy in the dugout ever catches up with his legacy on the pitch.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Steven Gerrard’s current job?
As of October 2025, Steven Gerrard is not managing a club. He left Al-Ettifaq by mutual consent on 29 January 2025 and turned down an opportunity to return to Rangers later that year.
How many goals did Steven Gerrard score?
Gerrard scored 186 goals for Liverpool in 710 appearances, plus 21 goals in 114 senior caps for England.
What is Steven Gerrard’s net worth?
Multiple sources estimate his net worth at around $90 million (£67 million), built from his playing career, endorsements, and managerial salaries.
Did Steven Gerrard win the Premier League?
No. Gerrard’s 17-year career at Liverpool did not include a Premier League title. He came closest in 2014 when Liverpool finished second. He won 8 trophies with the club, including the Champions League in 2005.
What did Steven Gerrard say about his career?
Gerrard has said that Zinedine Zidane was his hero growing up and that Zidane was the best midfielder of his generation. He also named Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the other two top players from his era.
What did Messi say about Gerrard?
Messi called Gerrard a “complete player” in a 2013 interview, saying he could do everything—score, defend, and pass.
What did Zidane say about Steven Gerrard?
Zidane said in 2016 that Gerrard was “maybe the most complete English midfielder” and praised his strength, technique, and vision.
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Craig Newton is Senior Reporter at ScopePress.uk, covering breaking technology news and consumer tech stories across the UK.