History of Raheem Sterling in Timeline
Raheem Shaquille Sterling is a professional footballer. He currently plays as a winger for Arsenal in the Premier League, on loan from Chelsea.
December 1994: Raheem Sterling Born
In December 1994, Raheem Shaquille Sterling was born. He is a professional footballer who plays as a winger.
September 2009: FIFA updates home nations agreement
In September 2009, FIFA agreed to update the "home nations agreement," allowing players educated in a nation for five years or more to become eligible for their national team.
November 2009: Sterling Represents England at U-16 Level
In November 2009, Sterling first represented England at the under-16 level in a match against Northern Ireland, marking an early step in his international career.
February 2010: Signed by Liverpool
In February 2010, Raheem Sterling was signed by Liverpool from the academy at Queens Park Rangers for an initial fee of £450,000.
2010: Signed for Liverpool
In 2010, Raheem Sterling signed for Liverpool after beginning his career at Queens Park Rangers.
February 2011: Five Goals vs Southend United
On 14 February 2011, Raheem Sterling scored five goals in a 9-0 win over Southend United.
March 2012: Senior Liverpool Debut
On 24 March 2012, Raheem Sterling made his senior Liverpool debut as a substitute in a league match against Wigan Athletic, becoming the third-youngest player to play for the club.
August 2012: European Debut for Liverpool
In August 2012, Raheem Sterling made his European debut for Liverpool in a UEFA Europa League qualifying match against Gomel. He also scored his first goal for the senior team in a friendly against Bayer Leverkusen.
October 2012: Sterling Called Up to England U-21 Squad
In early October 2012, Sterling received his first call-up to the England under-21 squad, marking a progression in his international career.
November 2012: Nike Green Speed II Advertisement
In November 2012, Raheem Sterling appeared in an advertisement for the Nike Green Speed II alongside other notable players.
November 2012: Debut for England Senior Team
In November 2012, Raheem Sterling made his debut for the England senior team.
December 2012: Contract Extension with Liverpool
On 21 December 2012, Raheem Sterling signed a contract extension, committing his future to Liverpool.
2012: Sterling's Daughter Melody Rose Born
In 2012, Sterling's daughter, Melody Rose, was born, marking a significant personal life event.
January 2013: Modelling Nike Mercurial Vapor IX
In January 2013, Raheem Sterling modelled the new Nike Mercurial Vapor IX.
January 2013: Second League Goal for Liverpool
On 2 January 2013, Raheem Sterling scored his second league goal for Liverpool in a 3-0 win against Sunderland.
May 2013: Assault Charge Against Sterling Dropped
In May 2013, a charge of common assault against Sterling involving a different woman was dropped after a witness failed to attend court, resolving the legal issue.
August 2013: Sterling Arrested for Alleged Assault
In August 2013, Sterling was arrested for an alleged common assault on his former girlfriend but was later found not guilty due to inconsistent evidence.
August 2013: First Goal of the Season
On 27 August 2013, Sterling scored his first goal of the 2013-14 season, the opening goal against Notts County in a League Cup match.
August 2013: Sterling Scores First Goal for England U21
On August 13, 2013, Sterling scored his first goal for the England U21 team in a 6–0 victory against Scotland, contributing to a significant win.
2013: Sterling Speaks About Faith
In 2013, Sterling discussed his strong belief and faith in God, stating his intention to fully embrace Christianity when the time is right.
February 2014: Two Goals Against Arsenal
On 8 February 2014, Raheem Sterling scored twice in a 5-1 win against Arsenal at Anfield.
March 2014: Sterling Named Man of the Match for England
On March 5, 2014, Sterling earned his second cap for England and was named man of the match in a 1–0 friendly win against Denmark at Wembley Stadium, showcasing his impact on the team.
April 2014: PFA Young Player of the Year Nomination
On 18 April 2014, Raheem Sterling was named as one of the six players on the shortlist for the PFA Young Player of the Year award. He was also named Liverpool Chartered Player of the Month for April.
August 2014: Goal in Opening Match and Player of the Month
In August 2014, Raheem Sterling scored in Liverpool's opening match against Southampton and was later named Liverpool Player of the Month.
December 2014: 100th Appearance for Liverpool
On 14 December 2014, Raheem Sterling made his 100th appearance for Liverpool in a match against Manchester United at Old Trafford. On 17 December, Sterling scored a brace in a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth at Dean Court in the League Cup quarter-final.
2014: Golden Boy Award
In 2014, Raheem Sterling was awarded the Golden Boy award.
January 2015: Goal Against Chelsea
On 20 January 2015, Sterling scored a solo goal against Chelsea in a 1-1 draw in the League Cup semi-final first leg at Anfield. On 31 January, Sterling scored the opening goal in a 2-0 win over West Ham United.
February 2015: Contract Offer and Negotiations
In February 2015, Brendan Rodgers stated that Raheem Sterling had been offered "an incredible deal" to stay at Liverpool, but that the contract situation would not be resolved until the summer.
April 2015: Smoking Shisha and Inhaling Nitrous Oxide Controversy
In April 2015, Raheem Sterling was allegedly photographed smoking a shisha pipe and inhaling nitrous oxide, leading to public scrutiny and a reminder from his manager about responsible behavior for young players.
April 2015: Scored Against Newcastle United
On 13 April 2015, Sterling opened the scoring in a 2–0 win over Newcastle United. On 16 April 2015, for the second consecutive year, he was named as one of the six players on the shortlist for the PFA Young Player of the Year award.
July 2015: Signed by Manchester City
In July 2015, Raheem Sterling signed with Manchester City for £49 million, which was the highest transfer fee ever paid for an English player at the time.
2015: First Hat-Trick
In March 2019, Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick for the first time since 2015, securing a 3-1 victory over Watford.
March 2016: Groin Injury
On 20 March 2016, Raheem Sterling suffered a groin injury in a match against Manchester United and was ruled out for eight weeks, eventually losing his place in the starting line-up.
August 2016: Premier League Player of the Month
Raheem Sterling was Premier League Player of the Month for August 2016 after scoring two goals and providing one assist in three games.
February 2017: Goal and Assist against Monaco
On 21 February 2017, Raheem Sterling scored the opener before setting up a goal for Sergio Agüero in a 5-3 home win against Monaco in the Champions League.
June 2017: Donation to Grenfell Tower Fire Victims
In June 2017, Raheem Sterling made a substantial donation to support those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire, which claimed 71 lives.
August 2017: Winning Goal and Red Card Against Bournemouth
On 26 August 2017, Raheem Sterling scored the winner in a 2-1 away win against AFC Bournemouth in stoppage time but was sent off with a second yellow card after celebrating among supporters.
November 2017: 96th Minute Winner Against Southampton
On 29 November 2017, Raheem Sterling scored a 96th-minute winner against Southampton in a 2-1 home win.
December 2017: Racially Aggravated Assault
In December 2017, Raheem Sterling was attacked outside Manchester City's training ground and subjected to racist abuse. The perpetrator was later convicted and sentenced to prison.
2017: Premier League Title
Raheem Sterling helped Manchester City win the Premier League title in the 2017-18 season.
April 2018: Eighteenth League Goal of the Season
On 22 April 2018, Raheem Sterling scored his eighteenth and final league goal of the season during a 5-0 victory at Swansea City.
August 2018: Opened Scoring Against Arsenal
On 12 August 2018, Raheem Sterling scored the opening goal in Manchester City's 2-0 away win against Arsenal.
November 2018: Signed Contract Extension with Manchester City
In November 2018, Raheem Sterling signed a three-year contract extension with Manchester City to keep him at the club until 2023. On 4 November 2018, Sterling scored twice and made two assists in a 6-1 win against Southampton at home.
December 2018: Allegations of Racism in Media
In December 2018, Raheem Sterling alleged that sections of the media served to "fuel racism" with their portrayal of young black footballers. The comments emerged after Sterling was subjected to alleged racist abuse during City's 2-0 defeat at Chelsea.
2018: PFA Team of the Year and Young Player of the Year
In the 2018-19 season, Raheem Sterling was named to the PFA Premier League Team of the Year and won the PFA Young Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year.
January 2019: Assist Against Liverpool
In January 2019, Raheem Sterling assisted Leroy Sané's winning goal in a 2–1 win against Liverpool. On 6 January 2019, he scored a goal and assisted one in a 7–0 win against Rotherham, which booked their place in the fourth round.
February 2019: EFL Cup Final Win
In February 2019, Raheem Sterling scored the winning penalty in the penalty shootout in the 2019 EFL Cup final to win the cup.
April 2019: Two Goals Against Tottenham
On 17 April 2019, Raheem Sterling scored two in Manchester City's 4–3 win over Tottenham Hotspur in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second-leg; however, they were knocked out on away goals after losing 1–0 in the first leg.
May 2019: FA Cup Final Win
On 18 May 2019, Raheem Sterling scored twice as Manchester City defeated Watford 6–0 in the 2019 FA Cup final to clinch a domestic treble.
October 2019: Sterling Scores Twice Against Bulgaria, Breaks Record
In October 2019, Sterling scored twice in a 6–0 defeat of Bulgaria, with his goals breaking and then setting a new record for the most England goals scored by a Manchester City player.
November 2019: Sterling Dropped from England Team After Clash with Joe Gomez
In November 2019, Sterling was dropped from the England team after a clash with international teammate and club rival Joe Gomez, leading to a period of controversy.
2020: Named One of the 100 Most Influential Black Britons
In 2020, Raheem Sterling was recognized as one of the 100 most influential Black Britons and included in the annual Powerlist.
2020: Premier League Title
Raheem Sterling won a Premier League title with Manchester City in the 2020-21 season.
2020: Became Gillette Ambassador
Starting in 2020, Raheem Sterling became an ambassador for Gillette, appearing in UK adverts for the brand.
May 2021: Signed Deal with New Balance
In May 2021, Raheem Sterling announced that he signed a multi-year deal with New Balance and would be wearing the Furon v6+ boots.
November 2021: Launch of the Raheem Sterling Foundation
In November 2021, Raheem Sterling launched his charitable foundation at Ark Elvin Academy to support and empower young people through education and opportunities.
2021: Named One of the 100 Most Influential Black Britons
In 2021, Raheem Sterling was again recognized as one of the 100 most influential Black Britons and included in the annual Powerlist.
2021: Appointed MBE for Services to Racial Equality
In 2021, Raheem Sterling was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Birthday Honours for his contributions to racial equality in sport.
2021: Premier League Title
Raheem Sterling won a Premier League title with Manchester City in the 2021-22 season.
July 2022: Signed for Chelsea
In July 2022, Raheem Sterling signed for Chelsea after winning two more Premier League titles with Manchester City in 2020-21 and 2021-22.
November 2022: Sterling Scores in World Cup Opener, Returns Home After Break-in
In November 2022, Sterling scored England's third goal in the opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He later temporarily left the squad to return to London after a break-in at his home but rejoined prior to the quarter-final.
2022: Burglary at Sterling's Home During World Cup
In 2022, during the Qatar World Cup, Raheem Sterling's house was burgled, prompting him to temporarily return home to his family. He later rejoined the team.
2023: Contract with City
In November 2018, Raheem Sterling signed a three-year extension to keep him at City until 2023.
