Liverpool legend, Steven Gerrard, on Thursday announced his retirement from football aged 36.
The ex-England skipper spent a majority of his playing career at Anfield where he featured 504 times scoring 120 goals.
He however had a brief stint in the Major League Soccer (MLS) with LA Galaxy before confirming his exit from the United States last week.
The midfielder is England’s fourth most-capped player with 114 appearances and captained the side at three of the six major tournaments he played at.
“I feel lucky to have experienced so many wonderful highlights over the course of my career,” said Gerrard.
“I have had an incredible career and am thankful for each and every moment of my time at Liverpool, England and LA Galaxy.
“I fulfilled my childhood dream by pulling on the famous red shirt of Liverpool.”
While the Champions League success of 2005 is surely the highlight of Gerrard’s Liverpool career, he also helped his boyhood club win two FA Cups, three League Cups, a Uefa Cup and a Uefa Super Cup.
“I was lucky to play alongside some great players and under some fantastic managers during my time at Anfield and would like to thank each and every one of them, as well as all of the backroom staff at the club throughout my time there for the fantastic support they showed me,” he added.
Leading those playing tribute to the talismanic footballer is the club where he became a legend.
Legend. pic.twitter.com/UiKRpvQ6ny
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 24, 2016
It’s been an honour to play with you / Ha sido un honor jugar a tu lado #YNWA pic.twitter.com/cAU3o365CR
— FERNANDO TORRES (@Torres) November 24, 2016
Y.N.W.A pic.twitter.com/9GRZOgLjkD
— Daniel Agger (@DanielAgger) November 24, 2016
The best player I have ever played with! Thanks for everything mate??Mr Captain Fantastic ??? pic.twitter.com/eycltUyZXi
— John Arne Riise (@JARiiseOfficial) November 24, 2016
You will be missed my friend #YNWA pic.twitter.com/CZvp3izUFK
— Djibril Cisse (@DjibrilCisse) November 24, 2016
The Legend Forever. pic.twitter.com/0spWLyP1JY
— Xabi Alonso (@XabiAlonso) November 24, 2016
We started at Liverpool together at 11. He was brilliant then. He went on to be world class. Liverpool’s greatest player. Congrats Stevie G.
— michael owen (@themichaelowen) November 24, 2016
Sad day for football when a legendary figure like Stevie Gerrard retires from the game. The good news is more nights like this! #legend pic.twitter.com/JBPnPl5lWf
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) November 24, 2016
Steven Gerrard has retired. A giant of our game. A Liverpool & England great. Chuffed to do his farewell interview: https://t.co/o9FjfS08d4
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) November 24, 2016
? Thank you, Steven Gerrard, for everything you have given to the world of football. You will never walk alone!!! pic.twitter.com/5yYe0ZxZvH
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 24, 2016
We were rivals and we lived unforgettable finals. Steven Gerrard congratulations on your incredible career. pic.twitter.com/Ux0wK0ZBCE
— Kaka (@KAKA) November 24, 2016
Big congrats on a fantastic career… pleasure to play alongside you for England & against you in the @ManUtd and #LFC battles! ?? #Gerrard pic.twitter.com/7hCgn1qrX4
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) November 24, 2016
Congrats Steven Gerrard on a magnificent career.
Great leader with huge heart, talent & loyalty.
Would have loved him at Arsenal. pic.twitter.com/1Lvfb9EHQM— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 24, 2016
5️⃣0️⃣4️⃣ #PL matches
1️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ #PL goals
1️⃣ Steven GerrardThe @LFC legend through the ages with @ToppsMerlin… pic.twitter.com/sxDyDtnsT1
— Premier League (@premierleague) November 24, 2016
Stevie was the master of the wonder strike – which was your favourite? pic.twitter.com/DWz9bD87FQ
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 24, 2016
