John Lundstram has been a fantastic servant for Rangers since signing for the club and has provided Ibrox fans with some wonderful memories.
The Englishman is a permanent fixture of Rangers’ central midfield and under current manager Philippe Clement, Lundstram is now arguably playing the best football of his career.
Lundstram joined in the summer of 2021 from Sheffield United on a three-year contract and has amassed well over 140 appearances for Rangers [Transfermarkt].
He was a massive part of the squad that progressed to the 2022 Europa League Final and has also helped deliver a Scottish Cup and Viaplay Cup for Rangers.
Here is absolutely everything you need to know about Rangers star John Lundstram including his famous song, who he supports and his Ibrox salary.
John Lundstram personal profile
- Full name: John David Lundstram
- DOB: February 18, 1994
- Birthplace: Liverpool, England
- Height: 5’11″ (1.81m)
- Position: Central midfielder
- Number: 4
John Lundstram song lyrics
Rangers fans wrote a song for Lundstram during his first season at the club, becoming popular during the run to the Europa League Final.
It is titled ‘John Lundstram is the best on Earth’ and is sung to the tune of Belinda Carlisle’s classic hit song ‘Heaven is a Place on Earth’. Here are the song lyrics:
Oooh baby do you know what that’s worth?
John Lundstram is the best on Earth
The silky Scouser, he’s just what we need
He’s gonna win us the Europa League
(Repeat)
Who signed John Lundstram for Rangers?
John Lundstram signed for Rangers on July 5, 2021. That means Steven Gerrard was the boss who brought him to Ibrox.
Gerrard said this after sealing Lundstram’s transfer: “John is a player I have known for some time and knew he would enhance our squad.
“Having played in the Premiership (English Premier League), he has the undoubted quality to enhance our midfield with his technical ability and physicality and I was impressed with his attitude and ambition when we spoke over recent weeks.
“John is a winner and knows what is required to succeed at a club of this stature.”
How much did Rangers pay for John Lundstram?
John Lundstram was a free transfer from Sheffield United. He was made a free agent by the Blades after four years at the club.
The midfielder has turned out to be one of the best bargains Rangers have sanctioned in modern times.
John Lundstram stats and goals
As of February 2024, Lundstram has made 140 appearances for Rangers. The midfielder has scored 10 goals and provided six assists for the Glasgow giants.
And one of those goals will never be forgotten by Rangers fans in a hurry.
John Lundstram goal vs RB Leipzig
Lundstram’s most famous goal for Rangers came against RB Leipzig in the 2021/22 Europa League semi-final second leg.
The incredible clash was played out at a boisterous Ibrox and with 80 minutes on the clock, the score was level at 2-2 on aggregate and 2-1 to Rangers on the night.
But Lundstram stepped up to score one of the most dramatic winning goals in Rangers history and send the club to the Europa League Final versus Eintracht Frankfurt.
John Lundstram’s Rangers wages
According to Salary Sport, John Lundstram earns a weekly wage of £22,000. That equals a yearly salary of £1,144,000 before tax.
He is reportedly the club’s tenth-highest paid player, behind the likes of captain James Tavernier and centre-back Connor Goldson. Lundstram’s current Rangers contract is set to expire in the summer of 2024.
John Lundstram tackle on Celtic’s Callum McGregor
Lundstram has provided a number of memorable moments in a Rangers shirt and one fans can’t get enough of is when the midfielder took out Celtic captain Callum McGregor during a Scottish Cup semi-final in 2022.
The Scouser loves a full-blooded 50/50 challenge and on this occasion, he sent McGregor flying into the air 31 minutes into the clash.
Is John Lundstram a Liverpool fan?
Yes, John Lundstram grew up a Liverpool fan after being born and raised in the city.
In October 2022, he revealed to Sky Sports that his family are all Liverpool supporters too ahead of Rangers’ Champions League group stage clash with the Reds.
Did John Lundstram play for Everton?
Yes, despite being a Liverpool fan growing up, Lundstram went on to play for Everton. He signed for the Toffees when he was 15 years old and made 46 appearances for the club’s U21 side.
He failed to make a competitive appearance for Everton but featured for the first-team in a friendly against Tranmere Rovers in July 2014.
After a number of loan spells elsewhere, Lundstram left Everton permanently in 2015 and signed for Oxford United.
