Despite only just hanging up his boots, Steven Gerrard is top of the Kop when it comes to memorabilia this Christmas gifting season.
Sales data from the National Football Museum’s gift shop has revealed that the Liverpool FC legend is the most popular name when it comes to football themed presents, despite the museum being based in Manchester.
In the last 12 months, sales of Steven Gerrard signed merchandise have increased almost 200%, and he has become the most popular icon at the National Football Museum.
The Liverpudlian midfielder played more than 500 times for his boyhood club, and his legacy on the pitch has clearly left a lasting impression amongst UK football fans of all ages.
The National Football Museum’s gift shop has revealed that Steven Gerrard themed gifts have outsold other items stocked, including memorabilia from Brazilian legend Pele, replica trophies, and items featuring the crests of both Manchester football teams.
Amongst the top selling Gerrard themed products are shirts, photographs and local artist Fanny Gogh’s abstract print.
The football museum also revealed replica medals, posters, and pieces inspired by its exhibition Pele: Art Life, Football memorabilia were proving popular with attraction visitors this December.
Head of Retail at the National Football Museum, Paul Evans, said: “Despite the fierce rivalry between North West football fans, the public are filling their boots with Gerrard memorabilia from the museum’s gift shop.”
“We have experienced a big increase in international visitors who are in the UK to visit Anfield, and as a result they are buying a lot of the Steven Gerrard memorabilia.”
The Liverpool legend was also inducted into the National Football Museum’s hall of fame earlier this year, alongside some of the game’s greats such as Frank Lampard, Arsenal double winner Bob Wilson, and the late Gary Speed.
For more information about the National Football Museum’s selection of Christmas gifts, please visit: http://www.nationalfootballmuseum.com/