Raheem Sterling turns 31 today, and what a ride it's been. Born in Brent, Sterling's journey started with local youth team Alpha Omega before he joined Queens Park Rangers at just 10 years old.
He was scouted by the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Fulham, Liverpool, and Manchester City he made a smart move to escape London's hostile gang culture by signing for Liverpool.
Liverpool snapped him up in 2010, and Sterling quickly made waves. From scoring five goals in a youth game to debuting for the senior team at 17, he showed he was something special.
