Steven Gerrard gives a thumbs up! "Szoboszlai," the golden figure, is pointed out as Liverpool's future captain.
On 19 Mar 2026 GMT+7, Steven Gerrard, former midfielder and captain of Liverpool, praised 25-year-old Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai after his outstanding performance helped Liverpool thrash Galatasaray 4-0 to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals, stating he is suitable as Liverpool's future captain.
Gerrard told TNT Sports, “I like his character. He has developed and grown a lot since joining Liverpool. Clearly, we signed a highly talented player.”
“He is at the peak of his career. I think Liverpool will see the best of him, and I hope he stays with the team for a long time because I believe he will be Liverpool’s captain in the future.”
“He is a true team player, and I also believe he can reach an even higher level. I see potential for him to score more goals if given regular playing time in the number 8 or number 10 role. As we saw tonight, he probably could have scored a hat trick.”
“He constantly finds space to lurk in the penalty area, and his finishing is superb—timing, technique, and power. The ball seems to get lighter with each shot. He must be a nightmare for goalkeepers.”
This season, Szoboszlai has been impressive, scoring his 12th goal in the match where Liverpool beat Galatasaray 4-0, and he has also contributed 8 assists.