Curtis Jones: ‘I want to be captain of Liverpool and emulate Steven Gerrard’

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has expressed his ambition to become the club's captain and follow in the footsteps of club legend Steven Gerrard, as highlighted in a recent interview marking his 200th appearance for the Reds.

Jones, a Scouser who joined Liverpool's academy at U9 level, reached the milestone of 200 appearances in December 2025. Reflecting on his journey, he stated: "I only had one goal in my mind: that was to play at this club. And that's what I'm doing so I've got a massive smile on my face. It's 200 down - and hopefully there's many, many more to come."[1]

The versatile midfielder made his senior debut in January 2019 against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup and has since won five major trophies, including two Premier League titles, two Carabao Cups, and one Emirates FA Cup.[1] His progression from academy product to key squad member embodies Liverpool's youth development success.

In a candid Sky Sports interview, Jones discussed his evolving role under manager Arne Slot, the team's improved form, and personal aspirations. He noted the "buzz is back" among the squad, with recent performances showing greater fight, team connections, and consistent wins.[3][1] Addressing leadership ambitions, Jones affirmed his desire for captaincy: "I think that the biggest thing is... you know, I still have to have the [drive]. Well, here or in general? Both."[3]

Jones explicitly voiced his dream to emulate Steven Gerrard, Liverpool's iconic captain and homegrown hero, signaling his intent to lead the club long-term. He also shared insights on teammate Mohamed Salah, who reportedly apologised to him, and praised the squad's jellying process post-initial adjustments.[3]

Recent highlights include a 2-0 victory over Brighton on his milestone game and strong Champions League stats: 5 matches, 372 minutes, 89.6% passing accuracy.[2] As Liverpool prepare for Tottenham, Slot commended Jones' form.[1] At 24, Jones' trajectory positions him as a future leader.

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