Liverpool academy midfielder Luca Eden draws comparisons to Steven Gerrard
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 7:40 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Liverpool academy prospect Luca Eden is earning professional attention due to his technical profile and playing style. The 15-year-old midfielder has become a regular fixture in the club's U18 Premier League side, setting records as the youngest player to make an appearance and score for the team at that level. Eden, who also captains England at the U15 and U16 age groups, recently participated in training sessions alongside the Liverpool senior and U21 squads. Observations of his performances highlight his physical tenacity, long-range shooting ability, and tactical decision-making. These attributes have led to public comparisons with former club captain Steven Gerrard. The youngster continues to advance through the academy ranks, most recently contributing to a penalty won against Manchester City while training under the observation of Andoni Iraola and Richard Hughes.
- •Luca Eden is the youngest player to score for the Liverpool U18 team.
- •He captains the England U15 and U16 national teams.
- •The midfielder spent the recent summer training with the Liverpool U21 squad.
- •Eden recently trained in the presence of Andoni Iraola and Richard Hughes.
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