Biography
Who is Raheem Sterling?
Early life and real name
Raheem Sterling Shaquille Sterling was born on December 8, 1994, in Kingston, Jamaica, where he spent his early years. His mother, Nadine Clarke, was a competitive athlete in the Jamaican national athletics team. Following his father's death when Raheem was two years old, he and his mother moved to Neasden, London, when he was five years old. He attended Copland School in Wembley and later spent time at a specialist school in Neasden due to behavioral challenges.
Raheem started his youth football path playing for Alpha & Omega before joining Queens Park Rangers at age 10. His mother encouraged him to avoid local clubs in London to stay away from local gang culture. Scouts from major clubs soon noticed his talent as a winger, leading to interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, Fulham, Liverpool, and Manchester City.
Club career highlights
Liverpool signed Raheem from Queens Park Rangers in February 2010. He progressed through the youth ranks and made his senior team debut in March 2012 against Wigan Athletic, becoming one of the youngest players in club history. In 2014, he received the prestigious Golden Boy award and helped Liverpool compete at the top of the Premier League.
In July 2015, Raheem moved to Manchester City in a high-profile transfer. During his time with the club, he won multiple Premier League titles, including consecutive trophies in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. In the 2018-19 season, he won the FWA Footballer of the Year award and the PFA Young Player of the Year award. He later transferred to Chelsea in July 2022 and spent time on loan at Arsenal before joining Feyenoord.
International career
Raheem represented England across various youth levels, including the under-16, under-17, under-19, and under-21 squads. He made his senior team debut for England in November 2012. Throughout his international career, he has been a key player for the national side.
He was selected for England's squads for the FIFA World Cup in 2014, 2018, and 2022. Also, he played in the UEFA European Championship during the 2016 and 2020 tournaments, helping his country reach advanced stages in major international competitions.
Birthday and age
Raheem Sterling was born on December 8, 1994, which makes Raheem 31 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Raheem shares the date with 60 other famous people.
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