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Steven Gerrard is the best player I've ever played with.

— Luis Suarez

Steven Gerrard is the best player I have played with throughout my career; therefore, my ideal player would be very like him.

— Fernando Torres

I'd have to say Steven Gerrard has been the biggest influence in my career so far. I watched him when I was younger and…

— Jordan Henderson

Steven Gerrard doesn't play because his name is Steven Gerrard. He plays because of what he brings in terms of performances. If that wasn't…

— Emre Can

Steven Gerrard - at his peak, he was outstanding both attacking and defensively.

— Gareth Barry

Stevie G is the best midfielder I've played with. He was an idol for me and for everyone who watched him play, but when…

— Philippe Coutinho

As a player, you get to the stage where you realise that you are not 25 anymore - and can't play the way you…

— Andrea Pirlo

I want to be the complete midfielder, someone who can defend and attack. Steven Gerrard is someone who's done that very well over the…

— Aaron Ramsey

Lampard, for me, was a marvellous servant for Chelsea, but I didn't think of him as an elite international footballer. And I am one…

— Alex Ferguson

Steven Gerrard has always been my idol. He's a leader. You get excited when he gets on the ball. You know something's going to…

— Conor Coady

It is very nice to be compared to Steven Gerrard, but I know I am not at the same level.

— Emre Can

Gerrard is passionate, and he leads from the front. At times, he has lifted Liverpool to great wins almost single-handedly.

— Edgar Davids