Raheem Sterling

About this book

A star player for England and Manchester City, Raheem Sterling is one of the best footballers in the world. But how did he go from a kid playing on the streets of North London to competing in World Cups and winning league championships?

This short, accessible biography charts Raheem’s journey in bite-size chapters – the ups and downs and the challenges he has faced, what makes him a great footballer, and how he’s inspiring positive change in the world.

Born in Jamaica, Raheem’s family moved to the UK when he was little, after a family tragedy. From an early age he dreamed of being footballer, and when scouts first started to notice him as a teenager what they liked most was his resilience. Many things make him a great player, as author Musa Okwonga shows, but resilience is perhaps his greatest asset: not just on the pitch but also to help him face the challenges that have been thrown at him off the pitch too.

The ‘Football Legends’ series, of which this is one title, is a great way for football fans to see the world through the eyes of their favourite players. At just over one hundred pages, they also feel manageable and accessible for less keen readers.