Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard says he has no desire for a statue outside Anfield, insisting the respect and affection he continues to receive from the club are more meaningful than any monument.
The former captain, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Liverpool’s history, scored 186 goals in 710 appearances across a 17-year career.
He lifted nine major trophies, including the 2005 Champions League, when he inspired the club’s famous comeback against AC Milan in Istanbul.
While Liverpool has honoured legendary managers Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley with statues outside the stadium, no player, not even Gerrard or Kenny Dalglish… has received the same recognition. Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, Gerrard said he is entirely content with that.
“There’s enough respect.. and I think the club have gone above and beyond for me,” he said.
“If you knew what that club had done for me, not just during my career but after I stopped playing, it would blow your mind.”
Gerrard revealed that Liverpool’s continued care and connection have deepened his affection for the club.
“The phone calls, the invitations, the way they’ve looked after my family — it’s been incredible,” he said. “I don’t need a statue to feel the love off Liverpool. My respect for the club has only grown stronger since I retired.”
Gerrard, who now manages in the Saudi Pro League, remains one of the most beloved figures in Liverpool’s modern history — a player whose leadership, loyalty, and unforgettable moments continue to define an era of Anfield folklore.
