“As a player, you get to the stage where you realise that you are not 25 anymore - and can't play the way you used to. The intelligent players adapt - and Steven Gerrard has the ability to do that. He is an excellent passer of the ball, possesses an intelligent football brain, and has great vision.”

Italian football manager and former player

Andrea Pirlo is an Italian football manager and former player. He is known for his elegant midfield play, especially his vision, technique, creativity, passing, and ability from free kicks. He has 101 quotes on the site. Pirlo is widely regarded as one of the finest midfielders of his era. He is the all-time Italian top assist provider in the UEFA Champions League, with 15 assists.