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.
Inside Alex Curran's life after snubbing living in Saudi with husband Steven Gerrard
ok.co.ukAlex Curran has been living a life of luxury since her husband Steven Gerrard took up a role in the Middle East. Liverpool and England legend Gerrard was appointed as the manager of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq in July 2023 after his disappointing stint in charge of Aston Villa.
Gerrard had left Rangers to return to the Premier League, but he failed to live up to Villa's expectations. After acquiring several high-profile players last summer, including fellow ex-Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, Gerrard extended his contract until 2027 at the start of this year.The former midfielder signed a lucrative deal with the Saudi Pro League Club and is said to be earning £15million annually.
Despite being one of the highest-paid coaches globally, his family declined the offer of a house in Damman, Saudi Arabia. Instead, Alex and their four children are based in Bahrain.The Gulf nation is conveniently located near Damman, where Al-Ettifaq are headquartered, allowing them to lead a glamorous lifestyle.
The Gerrard family reportedly resides in a luxurious villa in the village of Hamala.Their home, costing around £10,000 per month in rent, boasts a swimming pool and games room and is situated near members of the Bahraini royalty, reports the Mirror.
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