Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard is to be awarded the Freedom of the City of Liverpool.
Gerrard has been put forward for his contribution to national and international football, and charity work by the Mayor of Liverpool.
Receiving the city's highest civic honour "leaves me speechless", Gerrard said as the nominations were announced.
Nominations are due to be formally agreed by councillors on 18 January. Ceremonies take place later this year.
'Proud and delighted'
Gerrard, who played 710 times for the Reds, winning nine trophies, said: "I was stunned and overwhelmed when I heard my name was being put forward.