Despite many of his teammates being out of form, Dominik Szoboszlai has provided a shining light for Liverpool, and a better showing from the Reds only served to elevate his performance against Aston Villa.In a game won by Liverpool’s press, Szoboszlai was at the forefront of all Arne Slot‘s side did well.According to FotMob, the Hungarian recovered the ball more times than anyone else (8), created the most chances on the pitch (3) and generally made his relentless presence felt all over the pitch.While others have been below par, his energy and attitude in recent weeks has been exemplary, leading many fans to consider him captaincy-worthy material.Supporters were quick to praise the 25-year-old after Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa. Dominik Szoboszlai is the heartbeat of this team. Everything goes through him. Dictates the game and everywhere on the pitch. Phenomenal footballer.— Samuel (@SamueILFC) November 1, 2025“Szoboszlai has nailed it in the No. 10 role. He’s been my player of the season so far. Mr Consistency.” – David Jones on Facebook.We really are Dominik Szoboszlai FC right now.— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) November 1, 2025“Szoboszlai an absolute beast. Talks during the week when VVD retires who is our next captain? Szoboszlai. Our new No. 8” – John Gardner on Facebook.Actually ridiculous how complete Szoboszlai is now. Get that Stevie feeling watching him because he’s literally everywhere and running everything— Anfield Fix (@AnfieIdFix) November 1, 2025The will to win was there. Once again, Szoboszlai was the driving force but all the players delivered what was needed – Nullanegyvennyolc Max on FacebookI think I’m speaking quite early but Szoboszlai is putting in a very Gerrard-esque effort of doing everything he possibly can to lift this team up.He’s doing everything.— The Beautiful Game (@BeautifulGameJS) November 1, 2025“Once Szoboszlai masters the shooting, I think we can easily say he is the next Stevie G. Some box to box performance there! Absolute engine” – skint g*t in the This is Anfield commentsSzoboszlai in midfield as the #8 and #10 is exactly what we needed with Trent's departure. He's a passing genius, he's got every passing technique in his locker. Mixed with his defensive brilliance, and an unstoppable long shot, he's just complete.One in a billion. pic.twitter.com/HlrUuRj0dq— The Anfield Buzz (@TheAnfieldBuzz) November 1, 2025“I enjoyed that game! Felt more like the old Liverpool. Szoboszlai is literally one of the best midfielders on the planet” – James Cox on Facebook.Comparisons with Steven Gerrard may be slightly premature, but the similarities in how he covers ground is plain to see.He also strikes a ball beautifully well and with a little more end product, Szoboszlai is on his way to becoming a world-class player.Alongside Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch, he is probably the first name on the teamsheet at the moment.