Steven Gerrard Plays 700th Game For LFC, Welcomed Into Exclusive Club (Photos)

Steven Gerrard was a fresh-faced kid when he played his first game for Liverpool in 1998, but now he deservedly enters select company as a grizzled veteran.

Gerrard made his 700th appearance for Liverpool’s first team Wednesday, playing 90 minutes in the Reds’ 2-1 win over Bolton Wanderers. Gerrard became the third entrant into Liverpool’s “700 Club”, joining Jamie Carragher and Ian Callaghan in the exclusive company.

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Former Liverpool stars Dietmar Hamann and Patrik Berger hailed Gerrard, 34, for arriving at this latest landmark in his legendary Anfield career.

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Gerrard marked the occasion by wearing a custom-made pair of Adidas cleats during the game.

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Gerrard now sits third on Liverpool’s all-time appearances’ list. He’ll leave Liverpool when his contract expires after this season, making it unlikely that he’ll overtake Carragher for second place.

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Gerrard’s place on the list is set in stone, and it take years, possibly even decades, for another player to join Liverpool’s “700 Club.”