Liverpool match worn / issued shirt by Gerrard in a Europa League match, 2012/13 season.

In 2003, at just 23 years old, Steven Gerrard was handed the captain’s armband by Gérard Houllier. It wasn’t just a sign of trust, it was a crowning. On the pitch stood a young man who played with the hunger of a fan, the fury of a gladiator, and the composure of a veteran.

From that moment on, for over a decade, Gerrard became more than just a decisive midfielder, he was the beating heart of Anfield, the moral and spiritual shield of Liverpool. Every sliding tackle, every thunderous goal, every roar of encouragement was a love letter to the club. His leadership shone brightest in the most impossible moments: like in Istanbul, 2005, when Liverpool were three goals down in the Champions League final, Gerrard scored the first, lifted his arm, and roared at his teammates to believe. Or in the 2006 FA Cup final, when, in the 91st minute, he unleashed a screamer from distance to save a sinking team. They called it “The Gerrard Final”, because that day, there was only one commander on the field.

Captain in over 250 matches, Gerrard etched his legacy into every comeback, every celebration, every fierce stare toward the Kop. His armband wasn't fabric — it was fire.

For England, after years as vice-captain, he officially took the armband in 2012, leading the Three Lions across three World Cups and three European Championships. With 114 caps and 21 goals, he was the constant in a team searching for identity. He wasn’t the loudest voice, but he was always the most respected.

Coaches and teammates alike described him as the ultimate modern leader: "the last of a kind" of authentic captains. Gerrard didn’t just wear the armband, he turned it into a symbol of duty, pride, and unshakable belonging.

He was, and remains, the kind of captain every fan prays for and every team dreams of.

This memorabilia is part of the match supply made available to players during official competitions, it could have been worn during the match and washed after the end of the match or prepared for the match but then not used.

The shirt can be traced back to the matches played by the English team with the home kit during both the group stage and the knockout stage. In fact, during the qualification matches (both against Gomel and against Heart), the Reds played with the shirt without the sponsor on the back, as can be seen in the photo gallery.

During Liverpool’s European campaign, Gerrard played 8 matches but was unable to lead his teammates beyond the Round of 32, a stage that saw the English team eliminated by Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Technical details:

• Model home
• Size L
• Made in Philippines
• Uefa Europa League patch applied on the right sleeve
• Uefa Respect patch applied on the left sleeve