Steve McManaman
Steve McManaman is a retired English winger and attacking midfielder known for his dazzling dribbling, creative flair, and effortless style on the ball. One of England’s finest exports of the 1990s, he starred for Liverpool and Real Madrid, becoming one of the few Englishmen to truly succeed abroad.
📌 Club Career
| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1999 | Liverpool | 364 | 66 |
| 1999–2003 | Real Madrid | 152 | 14 |
| 2003–2005 | Manchester City | 44 | 1 |
| Total | 560 | 81 | |
🌍 International Career
| Years | Team | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–2004 | England | 37 | 3 |
McManaman represented England in two European Championships and one World Cup, known for his pace, creativity, and ability to open up defences from wide or central positions.
🏆 Honours
Liverpool
- FA Cup: 1991–92
- Football League Cup: 1994–95
Real Madrid
- La Liga: 2000–01, 2002–03
- Supercopa de España: 2001, 2003
- UEFA Champions League: 1999–2000, 2001–02
- UEFA Super Cup: 2002
- Intercontinental Cup: 2002
⭐ Individual Awards
- PFA Team of the Year: 1996–97
- Liverpool Player of the Year: 1995–96, 1996–97
- UEFA Champions League Final Man of the Match: 2000
- English Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 2017
- Premier League Player of the Month: December 1997
🎨 Style of Play
McManaman was an elegant dribbler with close control, balance, and creativity that made him a nightmare for defenders. He thrived as both a winger and a playmaker, linking midfield and attack fluidly while contributing vital goals in big matches. His off-ball intelligence and vision allowed him to dictate the tempo of attacking moves.
👔 Post-retirement Career
After retiring, McManaman became a respected football pundit and commentator, working with ESPN and BT Sport. He’s also been involved in youth development and ambassadorial roles, representing both Liverpool and Real Madrid worldwide.