Raheem Sterling
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| Position(s) | Winger | ||
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Current team | Liverpool F.C | ||
Raheem Sterling (born 8th December 1994)[1] is an English footballer who plays for Liverpool. He plays as a midfielder. Despite being Jamaican-born Sterling plays for the English youth teams due to his heritage.
Playing career
He played in a 'Victory Shield' youth match for England against Northern Ireland where he assisted the second goal in a 2-0 win.[2] Before the match he said "It is a big ambition of his to represent England. I'm just really pleased he can do that while playing for QPR."[3] He has been dubbed the "new Theo Walcott".[2]
QPR development manager Steve Gallen stated that “(Sterling) has loads of natural ability. This boy can pass, shoot, head it, score goals, tackle, defend, anything.”[4]
Liverpool
On 27 February 2010, Raheem joined Liverpool Football Club for around £500,000[5] from QPR. The attacking midfielder will join the club's Academy set-up in Kirkby.[1] Several top clubs such as Manchester United, Arsenal and Rangers were also trying to sign Sterling, however a personal call from Kenny Dalglish convinced him to join Liverpool.[6]
Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow said: "The success of our academy is vital to the future stalling of homegrown youth and we have made clear that we will continue to invest in outstanding youngsters from overseas.[1]
"Raheem is a very exciting young English player whose progress was being closely monitored by many other leading clubs and I'm delighted he's joining us.[1]
"Frank McParland (academy director) and his staff have done a great job in bringing him to Liverpool."[1]
The former QPR teenager enjoyed a dream start for the club when he got on the scoresheet in the U18 Merseyside derby. Liverpool won the entertaining match 4-3.[7]
External links
- The first post - 'Fulham challenge Arsenal to get Raheem Sterling'
- Daily Mail - Manchester United back in the chase for QPR wonderkid Raheem Sterling
- BBC - Liverpool sign youth international Sterling from QPR
- Goal.com - 'Official: Liverpool Land QPR Midfielder Raheem Sterling'
References
- ^ a b c d e «Красные» подписали полузащитника КПР | LiverBird.ru Template:Ru icon
- ^ a b Football fancast - 'Who is Raheem Sterling…the object of the PL’s affections?'
- ^ Raheem London Evening Standard - Sterling prepares for England debut as QPR insist he will not leave Loftus Road
- ^ Football Fancast - 'So what’s all the fuss about Raheem Sterling then?'
- ^ Стерлинг, Рахим | LiverBird.ru Template:Ru icon
- ^ People.Co.Uk - Raheem Sterling Agrees To Join Liverpool
- ^ 'Great signing' Raheem Sterling makes dream Liverpool debut as 15-year-old scores in academy win against Everton | Mail Online