Gerrard, who has spent his entire career at Anfield, made his début in 1998 and cemented his place in the first team in the 2000–01 season, succeeding Sami Hyypiä as Liverpool team captain in 2003. His honors include two FA Cup wins, two League Cup wins, a UEFA Cup win, and a UEFA Champions League win in 2005.Gerrard made his international début in 2000, and represented England in the UEFA European Championships in 2000 and 2004 as well as the 2006 FIFA World Cup, where he was the team's top goal scorer with two goals.

Gerrard came second in the 100 Players Who Shook The Kop, a Liverpool F.C. fan poll.