Raheem Sterling's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Raheem Sterling.

Raheem Shaquille Sterling is a professional footballer. He currently plays as a winger for Arsenal in the Premier League, on loan from Chelsea.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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 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.

November 2014: Xavi Praises Sterling's Talent

In November 2014, former Barcelona midfielder Xavi remarked that Sterling was talented enough to play for the La Liga club, praising his physical and technical attributes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2017: Premier League Title

Raheem Sterling helped Manchester City win the Premier League title in the 2017-18 season.

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.

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.

March 2019: Sterling Scores Hat-Trick for England

On March 22, 2019, Sterling scored his first hat-trick for England in a 5–0 win over the Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier, marking a significant achievement in his international career.

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.

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.

June 2021: Sterling Scores Crucial Goals in Euro 2020

In June 2021, Sterling scored the only goal against Croatia and the Czech Republic to help England top Group D in the UEFA Euro 2020 campaign, contributing significantly to the team's success.

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.