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What is Steven Gerrard’s net worth?

Steven Gerrard is an English soccer coach and former soccer player who has a net worth of $90 million. Considered one of the greatest midfielders of all time, Steven Gerrard spent the majority of his playing career at Liverpool, winning three League Cups, two FA Cups and the 2005 UEFA Champions League. He also played for the England national team and MLS club LA Galaxy before retiring in 2016, and later found success as manager of Scottish Premiership club Rangers.

Contracts, salaries and professional earnings

Steven Gerrard’s financial journey reflects his evolution from local Liverpool prodigy to global football figure and highly paid international manager. Over more than two decades in professional football, he earned substantial sums through club contracts, performance bonuses, management deals and sponsorship partnerships.

Liverpool FC (1998-2015)

Gerrard signed his first professional contract with Liverpool at the age of 17 and made his senior debut in 1998. As his importance to the club grew, so did his compensation. By the early 2000s, he was signing enhanced extensions that reflected his status as captain and one of the Premier League’s elite midfielders.

His peak salary as a player occurred during the period 2009-2014. In 2009, he agreed a four-year contract worth around £140,000 a week, equivalent to approximately £7.3m a year before bonuses. In the final years of his tenure at Liverpool, his weekly salary increased to approximately £180,000, putting his annual earnings at approximately £9-10 million in base salary and up to £13.2 million ($16 million) per year when bonuses and performance incentives were included.

A 2012 extension reportedly included an ambassador clause, guaranteeing a long-term partnership and potential post-retirement earning relationship with Liverpool. Across 17 seasons at Anfield, Gerrard is believed to have earned more than £100m in gross salary before tax.

Los Angeles Galaxy (2015-2016)

In 2015, Gerrard signed with LA Galaxy as a Designated Player in Major League Soccer. His 18-month contract paid approximately $6 million per year, making him one of the highest-paid players in MLS at the time.

By the end of his run in late 2016, he had earned approximately $9 million in total base salary from the club. While brief, the move significantly boosted his overall career earnings and expanded his business profile in the United States.

Management Contracts

After retiring as a player, Gerrard moved into management, where his earnings continued to rise.

At Rangers (2018-2021), he reportedly earned around £2.5 million per year. His tenure culminated in the club’s 2020-2021 Scottish Premiership title, ending Celtic’s nine-year dominance and enhancing Gerrard’s managerial reputation.

In November 2021, Aston Villa paid Rangers approximately £4.25 million in compensation to secure him as manager. His annual salary at Villa was estimated to be over £5 million. However, his time at the club lasted less than a year.

In 2023, Gerrard signed a lucrative three-year deal with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq worth around £15.2 million ($19 million) per year. The deal immediately placed him among the highest-paid coaches in world football, behind only the likes of Diego Simeone, Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp at the time of signing.

Endorsements and commercial income

Throughout his playing career, Gerrard maintained a strong portfolio of endorsements. It has had a long-standing relationship with Adidas and has also partnered with major brands including Mars and Lucozade.

At his commercial peak, he was estimated to earn approximately £3 million ($4 million to $5 million) a year from endorsements and endorsement deals. Additionally, he reportedly received a £1.5 million advance for his autobiography, marking another major payday outside of football.

Combined, Gerrard’s playing contracts, managerial salaries, sponsorships and media ventures have made him one of the most financially successful English footballers of his generation.

Education and early life

Steven Gerrard was born on May 30, 1980 in Whiston, Merseyside, England as the second child of Julie and Paul. He became involved in football from an early age, starting with his hometown team, Whiston Juniors, before beginning his youth career at Liverpool. Gerrard received a formal education at Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, although he is not Catholic.

Liverpool F.C.

At the end of 1997, Gerrard signed his first professional contract with Liverpool. He made his first team debut for the club a year later and finished his debut season with 13 appearances in total. In his second season with Liverpool, in 1999-2000, Gerrard played 31 games in total and scored the first goal of his career. He had his breakthrough season in 2000-01, when he made 50 starts in all competitions, scoring ten goals and helping Liverpool win three major titles: the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup. The following season, Gerrard helped the club win the UEFA Super Cup. He became Liverpool’s new captain in October 2003, and in 2004 he earned the first of four Liverpool Player of the Season honors. In 2005, Gerrard helped Liverpool achieve a historic comeback in the UEFA Champions League final to clinch the club’s first Champions League title in 20 years. He was named Man of the Match and later UEFA Club Footballer of the Year. In the 2005-06 season, Gerrard scored 23 goals in 53 appearances in all competitions and led Liverpool to another FA Cup title. He also won the 2006 FA Community Shield with the club.

In the spring of 2008, Gerrard played his 300th Premier League game and in the spring of 2009 he scored his first Premier League hat-trick. He was named FWA Footballer of the Year in 2009. In the 2009–10 season, he scored 12 goals in 49 appearances in total. Gerrard’s next two seasons were among his worst, as a groin injury significantly limited his playing time. He made only 24 total appearances in the 2010-11 season and 28 total appearances in the 2011-12 season. However, Gerrard played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s victory over Cardiff City in the 2012 Football League Cup final. He signed a contract extension with the club in 2013 and that same year became the longest-serving captain in Liverpool’s history. Gerrard also scored his 100th Premier League goal. His last season with Liverpool was the 2014-15 season, when he made his 500th Premier League appearance for the club and his 700th appearance overall. Gerrard finished his 17 seasons at Liverpool with 186 goals in all competitions.

Los Angeles Galaxy

In early 2015, Gerrard signed an 18-month Designated Player contract with MLS club LA Galaxy. He made his debut for the club that summer and finished the season with 15 appearances in total and two goals. After the Galaxy were eliminated from the 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs, Gerrard announced his thoughts about retiring in 2016. He did just that in November.

International career

Gerrard began his international career with the England under-21 national team in 1999 and made his senior debut in 2000. He scored his first international goal in England’s iconic 5–1 victory over Germany in a 2002 World Cup qualifying match. Gerrard scored his second international goal in a Euro 2004 qualifying match. He then played in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, where he scored two goals, and in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where he scored a goal. Gerrard became captain of the national team in 2012 and helped England finish top of their group at Euro 2012. Following the team’s elimination in the group stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Gerrard announced his retirement from international football. He finished his international career with 114 caps and 21 goals.

Management career

In early 2017, Gerrard was appointed youth coach of his former club Liverpool. He then coached the club’s under-18 and under-19 teams. In 2018, Gerrard became the new manager of Scottish Premiership club Rangers. Under his charge, the club achieved a 12-match unbeaten run in all competitions in the 2018-19 season. However, Gerrard’s best season managing Rangers came in 2020-21, when he guided the club to a record unbeaten season that culminated in the Scottish Premiership title. For the season, he was named SFWA Manager of the Year and PFA Scotland Manager of the Year. Gerrard became Aston Villa manager at the end of 2021, but was sacked almost a year later due to the club’s poor league performance. In 2023, he became manager of Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq, remaining in the position until leaving by mutual agreement in early 2025.

personal life

In mid-2007, Gerrard married model and fashion columnist Alex Curran. Together they have four children named Lilly, Lexie, Lourdes and Lio.

Gerrard has published a few autobiographies over the years, beginning with “Gerrard: My Autobiography” in 2006, written by sports journalist Henry Winter.