Trevor Steven

Born on September 21, 1963, in Berwick-upon-Tweed, England, Trevor Steven began his football journey with Burnley, making his debut in 1981. He quickly established himself as a key player, contributing to Burnley’s promotion to the Second Division as Third Division champions in the 1981-82 season. His performance during this period, scoring 11 goals in 74 appearances for Burnley, attracted the attention of larger clubs, leading to his transfer to Everton in the summer of 1983 for £300,000. At Everton, he became an integral part of the successful team of the 1980s. Steven’s career at Everton spanned from 1983 to 1989, during which he made 210 appearances and scored 48 goals. He was a central figure in Everton winning two First Division titles (1984-85, 1986-87), an FA Cup in 1984, and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1985. His partnership with Gary Stevens on the right flank was particularly notable for its effectiveness. He earned the ‘Everton Giant’ induction in 2010 for his contributions.

Following his successful tenure at Everton, Steven moved to Rangers in 1989 in a £1.5 million deal, seeking European football opportunities due to the ban on English clubs. At Rangers, he continued his winning streak, securing two Scottish Premier Division titles and a Scottish League Cup in his first two seasons. In August 1991, Steven transferred to Olympique Marseille for £5.5 million, where he won the French Ligue 1 title in his single season with the club. He returned to Rangers in 1992 for £2.2 million, adding another five Scottish Premier Division titles to his accolades before retiring in 1997. His international career with England included 36 caps and 4 goals, participating in the 1986 and 1990 FIFA World Cups and the 1988 and 1992 UEFA European Championships. After retiring from playing, Steven transitioned into media work, serving as a co-commentator for BBC during the 2002 FIFA World Cup and later becoming a pundit for RTÉ Sport, covering major football tournaments and leagues. He also became CEO of Mindflow, a mental health initiative in the construction sector.

Steven’s post-playing career has seen him focus on mental health awareness within the construction industry through his Mindflow initiative. Launched at the National Football Museum in Manchester, Mindflow aims to encourage construction workers to discuss mental health and provides mental health awareness sessions. The program, ‘Talk Football Talk Mental Health’, involves current and former football players visiting construction sites to deliver these sessions and train mental health first aiders. This initiative has garnered support from various football figures, including Gary Lineker and Robbie Fowler. His work in this area highlights a significant shift towards addressing mental well-being in traditionally robust industries.