Raheem Sterling is a footballer who plays as a winger for Arsenal in the Premier League and also represents the England national team. He started his career at Queens Park Rangers before moving to Liverpool. In 2014, he won the Golden Boy award. In 2015, he transferred to Manchester City for £49 million, a record fee for an English player.
Sterling was also named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year and won PFA Young Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year in 2018-19. He won two more Premier League titles with Manchester City in 2020-21 and 2021-22. Raheem has been part of England’s squads for the FIFA World Cups in 2014, 2018, and 2022, as well as the UEFA European Championships in 2016 and 2020.
Raheem Sterling Biography
Raheem Shaquille Sterling was born on December 8, 1994, in Kingston, Jamaica. In 2013, Raheem mentioned that he is not fully religious but strongly believes in God. He said he prays regularly and plans to fully embrace Christianity in the future. He holds both Jamaican and British citizenship.
Raheem Sterling Education
Raheem Sterling was a student of Copland Community School in Wembley, North West London, and played for the school’s football team. Due to behavioral issues, he spent three years at Vernon House, a special school in Neasden.
Raheem Sterling Parents
Raheem’s mother is Nadine Clarke, who was a former athlete on Jamaica’s national team. His father was killed in Jamaica when Sterling was just two years old. Sterling has a tattoo of an M16 rifle on his leg, which he explained was a tribute to his father, who was killed when Sterling was two. 1thefamouspeople
Raheem Sterling’s Wife & Children
Raheem got engaged to Paige Milian in 2018. They have two sons together named Thiago and Thai-Cruz. He also has a daughter named Melody Rose from a previous relationship. 2famousbirthdays Â
On August 8, 2013, Sterling was arrested for allegedly assaulting a former girlfriend but was found not guilty due to less evidence. He was also found guilty of another assault charge that was dropped when a witness did not attend court.
Raheem Sterling’s Career Journey
Raheem played for Queens Park Rangers from 2003 to 2010. This period was crucial in shaping his career as he became a standout player for his speed and skill as a winger. In February 2010, Raheem signed with Liverpool. Raheem secured his first win against Notts County F.C. in the Football Association Youth Cup and soon joined Liverpool’s senior team.
Raheem also played for Liverpool’s youth team in the UEFA Europa League and became the second-youngest player to score a competitive goal for Liverpool. During the 2013–14 season, Raheem’s outstanding performances earned him the PFA Young Player of the Year award and the Liverpool Chartered Player of the Month for April.
Raheem then won the Player of the Month award after victories against Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur. He made his UEFA Champions League debut in the same year. His efforts were recognized when he won the 2014 Golden Boy Award. After a brief break, he won both the Young Player of the Season and PFA Young Player of the Year awards.
Raheem then signed a five-year contract with Manchester City for 44 million Euros. His first match was against A.S. Roma at the 2015 International Champions Cup, and he scored his first hat-trick against A.F.C. Bournemouth.
In 2011, Raheem represented England at the U-17 World Cup, where he scored a goal in their opening match. Sterling was included in England’s squad for the 2014 World Cup. He scored his first senior goal for England in March 2015.
Sterling was part of England’s squad for the 2018 World Cup and scored twice in a UEFA Nations League match against Spain. During Euro 2020, Sterling scored key goals against Croatia, the Czech Republic, and Germany, helping England reach the final.
In the 2022 World Cup, Raheem scored in England’s opening match against Iran. He briefly left the tournament after a break-in at his home but returned in time for England’s quarter-final match against France. 3wikipediaÂ
Raheem Sterling Net Worth
In November 2021, Raheem launched the Raheem Sterling Foundation at his former school. The foundation aims to help young people achieve greater social mobility and prepare for the future. Sterling lives in a £6 million property in Oxshott, Surrey. Sterling has been recognized as one of the most influential Black Britons who appeared on the Powerlist in 2020 and 2021.
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