Steven Gerrard was renowned as one of the finest passers of his generation. The dynamic midfielder perfected the craft of long-range goals, tough tackling, and pinpoint distribution from anywhere on the field.
His remarkable vision and ability to read the game from midfield — often spotting passes that others couldn’t even see from the stands or on television — made Gerrard a standout figure in Premier League history. Over his near two-decade career at boyhood club Liverpool, he played alongside some of football’s most gifted playmakers.
Yet, despite sharing the pitch with icons like Xabi Alonso, Paul Scholes, and Frank Lampard for club and country, Gerrard believes one of Liverpool’s modern-day stars ranks among the best passers he’s ever seen.
Steven Gerrard on football’s elite passers
That player is none other than right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. The defender flourished under Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, redefining the full-back role while helping Liverpool to two Premier League titles and a Champions League triumph.
In a recent conversation with former England teammate Rio Ferdinand, Gerrard heaped praise on Alexander-Arnold’s exceptional passing ability, placing him alongside legends such as Paul Scholes and David Beckham. He said:
> “He’s an extremely good footballer — one of the best passers I’ve ever seen. He’s right there in the conversation with Beckham and Scholes, no doubt about it.”
However, Gerrard also voiced his disappointment over how Alexander-Arnold engineered his move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2025. The 27-year-old ran down his contract at Liverpool to secure a free transfer to the Spanish giants.
Gerrard remarked:
> “I wouldn’t have done it. I think he took a huge risk — leaving Liverpool in his prime years when a new contract was on the table. He’s living that risk now. I hope it works out for him because I love the kid — love him to bits.”
Although Alexander-Arnold could have officially joined Real Madrid for free when his contract expired at the end of June, Liverpool accepted an £8.4 million fee to finalise the deal a month early, allowing him to participate in the revamped FIFA Club World Cup.
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