Gerrard believes the 28-year-old is equal to or better than Barcelona star Lionel Messi.
Speaking to Match of the Day magazine, Gerrard said: “Messi can do some amazing things, but anything he can do Joe can do as well, if not better.
“He used to shock us in training by doing footy tricks with a golf ball that most players can’t even do with a football.
“I really fancy Joe for the [player of the year] award this season.”
