Raheem Sterling is one of the most decorated English players in a career that spuns over a decade in the top-flight league. Here is everything you need to know about the Englishman.
Raheem Sterling could be on the twilight of his football career and currently at a crossroads, but has been one of the most consistent players in his 12-year stint at the top of English football.
Sterling was once undroppable both for club and country, but for the past three years, the England international finds himself on the periphery of current loan club Arsenal and his Three Lions career seems to have hit a dead end.
Sterling has not played for England since the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and has fallen down the pecking order since swapping Manchester City for the riches of the Todd Boehley-owned Chelsea, making his loan switch to Arsenal in August 2024 inevitable. Pulse Sports brings you the details of everything you need to know about Raheem Sterling.
Raheem Sterling Net Worth: Age, Origin, Club Career, International Career, Style of Play, Career Titles , How Rich is He in 2025?
How old is Raheem Sterling?
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Sterling was born on December 8, 1994. He is 30 years old.
Raheem Sterling Origin
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Raheem Sterling was born in Kingston, Jamaica to a Christian family, and spent his early years there. His mother, Nadine Clarke, was previously a competitive athlete in the Jamaican national athletics team. Sterling credits her for his unique running style. His father was murdered in Jamaica when Sterling was two years old.
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At the age of five, he moved to Neasden, London, with his mother, and attended Copland School in Wembley, north-west London. Due to behavioural problems, Sterling spent three years at Vernon House, a specialist school in Neasden.
Raheem Sterling Club Career
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Sterling spent four years with local youth team Alpha & Omega before signing for Queens Park Rangers, at age 10, as a winger. He was subsequently scouted by the academies of Arsenal, Chelsea, Fulham, Liverpool and Manchester City. However, he was encouraged by his mother not to choose clubs in the locality to escape the hostile gang culture in London.
Sterling was signed by Liverpool from the academy at Queens Park Rangers in February 2010. On 24 March 2012, Sterling made his senior Liverpool debut as a substitute in a league match against Wigan Athletic, aged 17 years and 107 days, becoming the third-youngest player to play for the club.
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Between 2012-2015 where Sterling played for Liverpool's senior team, he made 98 appearances and scored 18 goals before moving to Manchester City. On July 12, 2015, a deal was agreed for his transfer to Manchester City for an initial £44 million, with a further potential £5 million in add-ons, subject to personal terms and a medical, which made him at the time the most expensive English footballer ever.
His seven-year stint at Manchester City (2015-2022), saw the England international make 225 appearances and score 91 goals. Sterling signed for Chelsea on a five-year contract for a fee of £47.5 million on July 13, 2022. In late August 2024, Sterling's future with the club was cast into doubt when new manager Enzo Maresca made clear he did not want the player.
On August 30, 2024, Sterling joined Arsenal on loan for the 2024–25 season. Sterling made his first start for the club on 25 September and scored the fourth goal of a 5–1 victory over Bolton Wanderers in the third round of the EFL Cup.
Raheem Sterling International Career
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Sterling was selected to play for England for the 2011 U-17 World Cup. He scored a long-range goal in England's opening 2–0 win against Rwanda in Pachuca. In October 2012, he was called up for the first time to the England under-21 squad and made his debut as a substitute during a match against Serbia. On September 10, 2012, Sterling was called up to the senior England squad for the first time for a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Ukraine, where he was an unused substitute.
Sterling scored his first senior goal for England in a 4–0 UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania at Wembley Stadium on March 27, 2015. He was named in the 23-man England national team squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. After a run of 27 games without a goal for England, Sterling scored twice in a UEFA Nations League group game against Spain on 15 October 2018. England went on to win the match 3–2.
In November 2019, Sterling was dropped from the England team after clashing with international teammate but club rival Joe Gomez. Sterling scored England's third goal in the opening game for England at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in a 6–2 win against Iran. On December 4, Sterling left the England World Cup squad in Qatar to return to London after armed intruders broke into his home while his family were in. However, he returned to England's squad prior to the quarter-final match against France.
Raheem Sterling's style of play
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Sterling plays as a winger, attacking midfielder or striker. Sterling has been praised for his adaptability and ability to play wide, at the tip of a midfield diamond and centrally, offering flexibility. Known at his peak for his pace, low centre of gravity, and dribbling skills, Sterling was compared to Alexis Sánchez by his former manager Brendan Rodgers.
Rodgers also praised him for offering a "real threat," his use of pace with composure and his maturity. Despite his small stature, he also possesses considerable upper-body strength, which aids him in withstanding challenges, and retaining possession.
How many Career Titles has Raheem Sterling won?
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Raheem Sterling has won 10 titles in his career, all with Manchester City, including four Premier League titles, five EFL Cups, one FA Cup, and one Community Shield. Raheem's individual honours include being named FWA Footballer of the Year in 2018/19 and being voted into the PFA's Team of the Year in the same season.He was awarded the Golden Boy award in 2014.
Raheem Sterling, How Rich is he in 2025?
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In 2025, Raheem Sterling's net worth is estimated to be around £34 million. Sterling earns a substantial salary, with reports indicating he was earning around £300,000 ($390k) a week from his contract with Chelsea. In addition to his salary, Sterling likely earns income from endorsements and sponsorships.