(CNN) He might not have the Becks appeal -- but Steven Gerrard says he's ready to light up Hollywood in his own way.
While David Beckham brought about a revolution within Major League Soccer with his move to Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007, Gerrard is aiming to leave his own mark after announcing himself on the U.S. stage.
Gerrard made his debut in the 2-1 victory over Mexican side Club America on Sunday, playing 45 minutes for his new side.
But if Galaxy fans are expecting Gerrard to be the new Beckham then they're going to be disappointed -- according to the man himself.
"I'm not here to fill David Beckham's shoes -- they're too big for me to fill," Gerrard told CNN's Patrick Snell in Los Angeles.
"He's a worldwide icon -- I'm Steven Gerrard. I offer different things and hopefully I offer the same level of success."
Beckham's arrival in MLS was a seminal moment for the sport in the U.S., his $250 million five-year deal transforming the image of soccer in the country
His departure in 2012, which came after helping Galaxy win the league title, was followed by spells in Europe with AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.
Gerrard, who has spent his entire career to date at Liverpool, where he won the European Champions League in 2005, is a vastly different character.
While both are renowned for possessing a magic right-foot, Gerrard does not come with the media circus which Beckham endured during his career.
Steven Gerrard: A career in pictures
Steven Gerrard began his new adventure in Major League Soccer with a 45 minute showing for Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday. The former Liverpool captain, who spent 17 years at Anfield, played in the 2-1 win over Mexican side Club America.
Steven Gerrard waves to the Anfield faithful at the end of his final home match as a permanent Liverpool player.
The banners in the crowd say it all. Liverpool supporters pay their tributes to Gerrard.
Gerrrard hugs Liverpool goalscorer Adam Lallana but his final home match at Anfield ended in a 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.
Gerrard is one of the most decorated and adored players in Liverpool's illustrious history.
Gerard Houllier handed Gerrard his Liverpool debut against Blackburn Rovers at Anfield during the 1998-99 season. The midfielder would later go on to play a vital role in his side's first Merseyside derby win for five years against local rivals Everton. A year later, however, Gerrard saw red in a hotly-contested clash between the sides that saw Liverpool lose 1-0 at home.
England manager Kevin Keegan gave Gerrard his international debut in 2000 during a friendly match with Ukraine. He would go on to play at Euro 2000 and was one of few positives from a tournament that saw England crash out in the group stages.
Gerrard holds aloft the UEFA Cup in 2001 after his goal in the final helped Liverpool overcome CD Alaves. The win saw Liverpool complete a "treble," having won the League Cup earlier in the season and the FA Cup just days before.
On an historic night in Munich, Gerrard wheels away in celebration after his goal during the 5-1 thumping of Germany. The win helped England on their way to qualification for the 2002 World Cup but he would miss out through injury.
Another cup final goal helped Liverpool win the 2003 League Cup over a Manchester United side that would go on to lift the Premier League trophy.
In October 2003, Liverpool manager Houllier made Gerrard club captain, taking over the role from defender Sami Hyypia.
With less than five minutes left to play and needing one more goal to avoid Champions League elimination at the hands of Olympiakos, Gerrard -- in front of the Kop end -- ran onto Neil Mellor's header and hit the ball on the half volley, sending it arrowing into the bottom corner. The goal sparked scenes of delirium at Anfield and ensured Liverpool progressed out of the group stages.
Following Gerrard's heroics against Olympiakos, Liverpool made it all the way to the semifinals where they would play Chelsea. After a tense match at Stamford Bridge finished 0-0, Luis Garcia's infamous "ghost goal" sent the Reds through to their first European Cup final for 20 years.
In the final -- dubbed "The Miracle in Instanbul" -- Liverpool came back from 3-0 down at halftime, against an AC Milan side containing the likes of Kaka, Andrea Pirlo and Andriy Shevchenko, to win on penalties. Gerrard described the win as "the greatest night of his life" and a few Liverpool fans would probably agree.
The 2006 FA Cup final offered up yet another typical Gerrard performance. Liverpool were on the brink on losing to West Ham, when the captain rifled home a shot at the death to send the game into extra time. Liverpool would go on to lift the cup, winning 3-1 on penalties.
Perhaps Gerrard's most defining moment in recent years came against Chelsea at Anfield. Liverpool were on course for their first league title since the 1989-90 season before Gerrard slipped and allowed Demba Ba to run through on goal and score. Chelsea went on to win 2-0, all-but handing Manchester City the title -- leaving Gerrard without the Premier League trophy he so desperately craved.
In Gerrard's last game against Liverpool's sworn rivals United he lasted just 40 seconds. Coming on as a half-time substitute, he played a fabulous pass and made a crunching tackle, before losing his composure and stamping on Ander Herrera, leaving referee Martin Atkinson no choice but to send him off.
Beckham and his wife Victoria, the former pop star and now successful fashion designer, lived in LA with their four children, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz. and Harper.
Their lives were played out in full glare of the media with paparazzi never far away.
Gerrard is unlikely to court the same amount of attention despite the fanfare surrounding his arrival at the StubHub Center.
The two men, who played together with England, spoke before Gerrard finalized his decision to move to California.
"He just said to me that the timing was right to come and have a new challenge and fresh start," Gerrard added.
"I think it's important that I come to a positive environment that's ready to win. I'm signing for the champions so the future is looking good."
Gerrard is the latest big name player to arrive in the U.S. with the likes of Kaka having joined Orlando City, David Villa, Frank Lampard and Andrea Pirlo at New York City and homegrown hero Clint Dempsey at Seattle Sounders.
Soccer in the U.S. is riding on the crest of a wave with the women's national team having won the World Cup and the men's side enjoying victories over Germany and Netherlands.
And Gerrard says the combination of big name players and success on the international stage has boosted soccer's popularity
"The MLS is buzzing at the moment," Gerrard added,
"Both national teams, men and women, are doing exceptionally well. The league is growing and hopefully I can play in trying to give it even more attention.
"I'm sure you're going to see some big names coming to join this league in the future because it is exciting. It's buzzing."