Steven Gerrard has been one of the best players England has produced in a long time. He has skill, pace, power, vision, and a great long range shot. These things however, are not the only things that make him a good professional player. Gerrard goes into the small category of players who care more about soccer than money. and he has the right mentality about life and superstardom that many other celebrities should follow.
Another quality Gerrard possesses is loyalty to his team. Loyalty is a fast disappearing concept in the soccer world. Players will gladly leave a team to join a better team or a team that offers more money. In such a world, there are still a few players like Gerrard who stay loyal. Steven Gerrard has been playing for the same team since joining them in his early teens. Unlike players who leave a team after a couple of seasons, Gerrard has stuck with Liverpool through thick and thin for over 10 years. Teams regularly try to tempt him with big money offers, but he rejects them, proving his loyalty to Liverpool.
It is hard to find a role model in a sport where an average player can earn millions of dollars. Many of them are photographed buying lavish products and living a celebrity's life. Amongst the multi-millionaires, there are a few rare gems like Steven Gerrard, whose examples we can all follow. Traits like working hard, being down-to-earth, and loyalty distinguish Steven Gerrard from other soccer players. These things make him my hero, and I hope to be just like him in some day.