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“At that stage he (Gerrard) was probably the most complete midfield player in Europe, of course I wanted to partner him.’” - Andrea Pirlo.

”In all seriousness, the most complete midfielder of my generation. He could do it all and did for a number of years.” - Joey Barton

"Fantastic player. He's remained loyal to his club for his whole career. You don’t see that a lot" - Arsene Wenger

”To see him (Gerrard) leave the league is going to be a sad day... He's one of the best players that ever played in this league.” - Thierry Henry

“He is undoubtedly one of the best midfield players in the world.” - Carlo Ancelotti

"Gerrard has been my idol for 10 years and is one of the best players in the world. He is the example of what all players aspire to.” - Daniele De Rossi

"He has become the most influental player in England, bar none. Not that Vieira lacks anything, but Gerrard does more.” - Sir Alex Ferguson

"Steven Gerrard would be the captain of my World XI dream team.”   - Francesco Totti

"Is he the best in the world? He might not get the same attention of Messi and Ronaldo but yes, I think he just might be.” - Zinedine Zidane

"Steven Gerrard is the best player I´ve ever played with.”  - Luis Suarez

“I think of him as being at the same level as Pirlo. Vision, technique, but he is powerful as well. Stevie can do anything. It’s going to be very difficult to find another player like him in the future.” ’  - Mario Balotelli

“I have never seen such a complete midfielder.” - Claudio Marchisio

“The biggest compliment I can give him is he is second only to Zinedine Zidane in terms of his world-class status.” - Michael Owen

“For the job he performs, he is one of the greatest.” - Ronaldinho

“I can’t think of a striker in the world who has scored so many important goals, never mind a midfielder.” - Thierry Henry

“I love Gerrard’s qualities as a player and a leader. Technically and tactically he is the best.” - Gus Hiddink

“I am a huge fan of Steven Gerrard, He has the heart of a lion. He is a player I would like to have in my team.” - Kaka

“Steven Gerrard was just awesome today. We were just laughing in the dressing room that at one stage we thought he was heading his own crosses in.” - Gareth Southgate