Steven George Gerrard MBE (born 30 May 1980) is an English professional football manager and former player who manages Scottish Premiership club Rangers.
He spent the majority of his playing career as a central midfielder for Liverpool, with most of that time spent as club captain, as well as captaining the England national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time,
Gerrard was awarded the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year award in 2005, and the Ballon d'Or Bronze Award. In 2009, Zinedine Zidane and Pelé said that they considered Gerrard to be the best footballer in the world.
Aston Villa want Steven Gerrard as manager for next game with approach imminent
dailystar.co.ukAston Villa have identified Steven Gerrard as their top target to replace Dean Smith at Villa Park and are readying an approach to speak to the Rangers boss in the next few days.The Midlands Club wielded the axe on Smith after Friday night's 1-0 defeat to Southampton.
Villa are 16th in the Premier League table, only two points clear of the relegation zone.Having transformed the club from a Championship outfit to a consistent top-flight side, Smith leaves with his head held high and many supporters are saddened to see him leave.But it seems Villa are wasting no time in appointing a successor with the Daily Mail claiming Steven Gerrard is the man the board are eyeing to replace Smith.
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