Biography

Raheem Shaquille Sterling MBE (born December 8, 1994) is a renowned English professional football player. He excels as both a winger and an offensive midfielder in the Premier League team Chelsea and the England national team. 

Raheem Sterling‘s remarkable speed, exceptional dribbling skills, and talent for generating scoring chances for his teammates set him apart. With an impressive record of 77 England appearances, Sterling has earned 21 goals.

Early Life & Education

Raheem Sterling, the creative football star, was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on December 8, 1994. At age five, he and his mother, Nadine Clarke, moved to London. Unfortunately, Phillip Slayter, his father, was tragically murdered in Jamaica when Sterling was just two years old. 

Raheem Sterling had three siblings: Kimberley Sterling, Kingston Sterling, and Lakima Sterling. However, he faced academic challenges despite attending various schools like Vernon House Special School and Ark Elvin Academy High School. He ultimately made the difficult decision to drop out of school.

Career

Raheem Sterling‘s football journey began at Queens Park Rangers before Liverpool beckoned in 2010. The Golden Boy Award graced him in 2014. Yet, in July 2015, Manchester City’s £49 million acquisition made him England’s priciest player.

Manchester City’s canvas showcased Raheem Sterling‘s artistry – four Premier League titles, FA Cups, League Cups, and Community Shield. Personal accolades, PFA Young Player and FWA Footballer of the Year adorned his journey. This fusion of individual and collective triumph spoke of his deep connection to the game.

A new chapter unfurled at Chelsea, signing a £47.5 million, five-year pact on July 13, 2022. The script was unveiled on August 6, 2022, with an Everton debut that orchestrated a 1-0 victory.

Continuing his melody, Raheem Sterling scored a twin note on August 27, 2022, orchestrating a 2-1 victory over Leicester City.

Internationally, Raheem Sterling‘s opus played for England – 82 caps, 27 goals. The crescendo: 2018 World Cup semis. The encore: UEFA Euro 2020 final.

On August 25, 2023, Raheem Sterling orchestrated Chelsea’s 3-0 triumph over Luton Town – two goals, one assist, guided by Mauricio Pochettino‘s baton.

Awards & Nominations

Individual Awards

• 2018-19 PFA Young Player of the Year 
• 2018-19 FWA Footballer of the Year 
• 2021 MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 
• UEFA Euro 2020 Team of the Tournament
• 2018-19, 2019-20 UEFA Champions League Squad of the Tournament 

Team Awards

• 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22 Premier League: 4 
• 2018-19 FA Cup: 1 
• 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22 EFL Cup: 5 
• 2018, 2019 Community Shield: 2 

Social Media

• Twitter: @sterling7 
• Instagram: @sterling7 

Personal Life

Raheem Sterling, the famed football player, is famously known for being a private individual who prefers to keep his personal life under wraps. Nevertheless, it has been disclosed that Raheem Sterling is currently in a romantic relationship with the stunning model Paige Milian.

The couple has been blessed with three beautiful children, including two sons named Thiago Sterling and Thai-Cruz Sterling. 

Raheem Sterling is also a proud father to another son named Tori-Sevyn and his ex-girlfriend, whose name is unknown. Though Sterling may not openly discuss his personal affairs, his commitment to his family is evident through the love and joy they share. He is not married.

Net Worth

Raheem Sterling has amassed a net worth of an impressive $45 million. His financial success is partly attributed to his lucrative salary at Chelsea, where he earns a jaw-dropping £300,000 weekly. 

When converted to US currency, this amounts to an astonishing $390,000 weekly. As a result of this substantial income, Sterling holds the esteemed title of being the highest earner among all his teammates in the Chelsea squad.