Peter Crouch says Steven Gerrard was by Far’ During his career

Peter Crouch has declared that Steven Gerrard was by far the best player he ever played with during his career, saying the Liverpool legend eclipsed every teammate he shared a pitch with. The former England striker made the comment on the FC Bullard podcast, which is available on YouTube.

Peter Crouch Affan Khan is a writer covering European football for GIVEMESPORT. After starting in the video‑games niche, Khan moved into football writing to get closer to the sport he loves. He has contributed to Fansided and Last Word on Sports, producing both breaking news and analytical pieces. He aims to give readers clear insight into the European game.

Career milestones

Crouch amassed almost 500 Premier League appearances for clubs such as Liverpool and Tottenham. He scored 108 goals in England’s top flight, joining the exclusive “100‑club” of players who have reached that tally. Only 34 players have ever achieved the milestone.

When asked which teammate stood out most, Crouch praised Gerrard without hesitation. “He’s just by far the best. Regardless of the ability, his mentality was like nothing I’ve ever seen,” he said. He added that Gerrard was the best passer, tackler and aerial threat, capable of playing every position on the pitch.

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Partnership record

Crouch joined Gerrard at Anfield in 2005 and the duo featured together for three seasons. They combined for 144 matches for club and country, winning 85 of them and scoring a total of 15 goals, Crouch’s second goal in the 2006 FA Cup final, which Liverpool won on penalties, and they helped the side reach the 2007 Champions League final, losing 2‑1 to AC Milan.

Lionel Messi has previously named Gerrard England’s greatest ever player, while Cesc Fabregas cited him as the toughest Premier League opponent he ever faced. These endorsements underline the high regard in which Gerrard is held across the game.

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The partnership figures are correct as of 2 October 2026, providing a clear picture of the impact the pair had on Liverpool’s successes. They remain a benchmark for future midfield partnerships at the club.