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United Kingdom Steve McManaman is a decorated English former professional footballer who transitioned from a highly successful playing career at top clubs like Liverpool and Real Madrid to a prominent role as a football commentator, pundit, and La Liga ambassador.
Steve McManaman officially opened Liverpool's newest standalone retail store in Shenzhen, the first in mainland China, in partnership with All Star Partner (ASP).
McManaman was dubbed 'El Macca' during his time in Madrid, a nickname highlighting his dedicated commitment to playing in Spain.
McManaman signed a contract with Umbro at age 18 for £6,000 annually. Later, he had a dispute with Umbro over his contract, arguing it had not increased sufficiently to reflect his status and was an unlawful restraint of trade. He eventually won an out-of-court settlement.
McManaman acts as an ambassador for La Liga, promoting the Spanish football league and engaging with football communities globally.
As a partner of Liverpool FC, Standard Chartered connected with McManaman during the SC Cup 2024 football tournament in Mumbai.
From November 2019, McManaman began writing an exclusive bi-monthly op-ed column for the British Horse Racing website, Horseracing.net.
Steven Charles McManaman, born on February 11, 1972, in Liverpool, England, is a former professional footballer primarily known for his role as a right-sided or attacking midfielder. McManaman began his youth career at Liverpool in 1988, turning professional in 1990. He quickly became a regular first-team player for Liverpool during the 1991–92 season, making 51 appearances. He contributed to the team’s success, winning the FA Cup in 1992 and the League Cup in 1995, where his performance earned him the Alan Hardaker Trophy. During his nine years at Liverpool, he was recognized as one of England’s top midfielders, leading the Premier League in assists in the 1995–96 season and being named in the PFA Team of the Year for 1996–97.
In 1999, McManaman made a high-profile Bosman free transfer to Real Madrid, becoming one of the first English players to achieve significant success abroad. Despite initial challenges and changes in club leadership, he established himself as a valuable player. He won the UEFA Champions League twice (1999–2000 and 2001–02), becoming the first English player to win the trophy with a non-English club, and later the first to win it a second time. His tenure at Real Madrid also saw him win two La Liga titles (2000–01, 2002–03), a Supercopa de España (2001), a UEFA Super Cup (2002), and an Intercontinental Cup (2002). After four successful years in Madrid, McManaman returned to England, playing two seasons for Manchester City before retiring in 2005, concluding a career with 566 appearances and 80 goals across all clubs.
Following his retirement from professional football, McManaman embarked on a successful media career. He has worked as a co-commentator and pundit for ESPN and TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport), providing insightful analysis for various football competitions, including the FIFA World Cups, UEFA European Championships, and La Liga matches. In addition to his broadcasting roles, he has served as a La Liga ambassador, promoting the Spanish league globally. He also took on a coaching role at Liverpool’s academy to mentor young talent, contributing to the development of players like Trent Alexander-Arnold. McManaman’s post-playing career also includes ambassadorial roles for UEFA and FIFA, participating in charity matches, and graduating with a Diploma in Sport Directorship from the PFA Business School in 2024.
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