The former Liverpool and England captain has decided to hang up his boots after a two year spell playing in the MLS with LA Galaxy.
Gerrard, 36, spent 17 years at Anfield and has established himself as one of the club’s best ever players over his career.
Announcing retirement, Gerrard said: “Following recent media speculation surrounding my future I can confirm my retirement from playing professional football.
“I have had an incredible career and am thankful for each and every moment of my time at Liverpool, England and LA Galaxy.
“As a teenager I fulfilled my childhood dream by pulling on the famous red shirt of Liverpool, and when I made my debut against Blackburn Rovers in November 1998 I could never have imagined what would then follow over the next 18 years.”
Gerrard made 710 appearances for the Reds, scoring 186 goals.
Gerrard, 36, spent 17 years at Anfield and has established himself as one of the club’s best ever players over his career.
Announcing retirement, Gerrard said: “Following recent media speculation surrounding my future I can confirm my retirement from playing professional football.
“I have had an incredible career and am thankful for each and every moment of my time at Liverpool, England and LA Galaxy.
“As a teenager I fulfilled my childhood dream by pulling on the famous red shirt of Liverpool, and when I made my debut against Blackburn Rovers in November 1998 I could never have imagined what would then follow over the next 18 years.”
Gerrard made 710 appearances for the Reds, scoring 186 goals.
