Raheem Shaquille Sterling, born 8 December 1994, is an English professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Manchester City and the England national team as a winger and attacking midfielder.

Sterling, who was born in Jamaica to Jamaican parents, went to London when he was five years old. He started his career at Queens Park Rangers before joining Liverpool in 2010. In 2014, he received the Golden Boy award. Following a protracted contract dispute, he was signed by Manchester City in a deal costing up to £49 million, the largest transfer price ever paid for an English player at the time. He then helped Manchester City win back-to-back Premier League championships in 2017–18 and 2018–19.

Raheem Sterling Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Raheem Shaquille Sterling
Nick Name	Heemio
Age	29 years (as in 2023)
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Birth Place	Kingston, Jamaica
Date of Birth	December 8, 1994
Nationality	English
Residence	Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Home Town	Kingston, Jamaica
Hobbies	Reading, Listening to music
Family
Mother’s Name	Nadine Sterling
Father’s Name	Not Available
Brother	Kingston Sterling
Sister	None
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Paige Milian
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	None
Marriage Date	Unmarried
Children	Two
Education
School	Ark Elvin Academy
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Graduate
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike, H&M
Career Manager	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	1.7 meters
Weight (Approx.)	69 kgs.
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	44 inches
Biceps Size	16 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Jamaican
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	10 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favourite Food	Rice
Favourite Book	Not Available
Favourite Colors	Brown
Favourite Sport	Football
Controversies	Arrested for assaulting girlfriend, later proven innocent.

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Life of Raheem Sterling

Raheem Shaquille Sterling was born on December 8, 1994. He is an English professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Manchester City and the England national team as a winger and offensive midfielder.

Sterling, who was born in Jamaica to Jamaican parents, went to London when he was five years old. He started his career at Queens Park Rangers before joining Liverpool in 2010. In 2014, he received the Golden Boy award.

Sterling was described in 2013 as claiming he was influenced by his mother “I am not completely religious, but my faith is strong. When the time comes, I will totally embrace Christianity.” He also stated that he believes in God and prays on a daily basis. Melody Rose, his daughter from a previous relationship, was born in 2012.

Shaquille gets his middle name from his grandmother, who was living in America at the time and wanted to name him after Shaquille O’Neal. Sterling was arrested on August 8, 2013, for an alleged common assault on his former girlfriend, a model. On September 20, he was found not guilty at Liverpool Magistrates Court after the complainant was unable to provide consistent evidence.

A few months earlier, on 20 May 2013, a case of common assault against another lady was withdrawn after a witness failed to appear in court. Sterling was purportedly captured by the Sunday Mirror using a shisha pipe and by The Sun breathing nitrous gas for recreational purposes in April 2015. 

Brendan Rodgers, the manager, stated, “It’s as simple as that: I don’t think it’s something you should be doing… Young players make errors. That is all that matters as long as they learn from them.” Sterling made a “significant” gift to individuals affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy in June 2017, which killed 71 people.

Sterling was attacked outside Manchester City’s training field on December 16, 2017 by a guy who yelled racist remarks at him. Karl Anderson, a 29-year-old convicted football hooligan, pleaded guilty to racially aggravated common assault four days later and was sentenced to 16 weeks in jail and a £100 fine.

The Guardian complimented Sterling’s fortitude and bravery in opting to play barely four hours later. Sterling had an M16 weapon tattooed on his thigh, which drew condemnation from anti-violence organizations; in response, Sterling stated that the tattoo had a deeper significance and alluded to his father, who died when Sterling was two years old.

The way the British tabloid media, such as The Sun, cover and portray Sterling has been criticized, with pieces judged unfair and racist by analysts like Ian Wright. Sterling was selected one of the 100 most influential Black Britons in both the 2020 and 2021 editions of the annual Powerlist.

Raheem Sterling was named a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2021 Birthday Honors for her contributions to racial equality in sports. He established his own philanthropic foundation at his previous school, Ark Elvin Academy, in November 2021. 

The Raheem Sterling Foundation’s mission is to “inform, empower, and encourage young people to be better equipped for the future and to embrace chances for greater social mobility.” “My foundation is founded on my experiences, triumphs, and the numerous hurdles I overcame,” Sterling said during the launch. “I now want to assist young people succeed and be the best they can be.”

Raheem Sterling Net Worth

Raheem Sterling is one of the richest English footballers. He has been around for a really long time now. Experience, as we know, is priceless. Thus, Raheem enjoys a high market value of about 85 Million Euros. His 2015 transfer from Liverpool to Manchester City took place at a transfer fee of about 49 Million Euros then. This fetches him an annual salary of about 18 Million Euros. Currently, Raheem’s net worth is estimated to be nearly 60 Million Euros. 

Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx)	60 Million Euros
Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx)	42 Million Euros
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx)	40 Million Euros
Annual Salary	18 Million Euros
Monthly Salary	1.5 Million Euros
Market Value	85 Million Euros
Cars Collection	Raheem owns an Audi Q7, another Audi, Range Rover, and a Bentley.
Income Source	Professional Football and Brand Endorsements

Football Career

Club Career

Sterling played four years with local junior team Alpha & Omega before signing as a winger for Queens Park Rangers at the age of ten. Sterling was later scouted by Arsenal, Chelsea, Fulham, Liverpool, and Manchester City academies. His mother, on the other hand, advised him not to frequent local clubs in order to avoid London’s nasty gang culture.

Sterling was recruited by Liverpool from Queens Park Rangers’ academy in February 2010 by then academy director Frank McParland and Rafael Bentez for an initial sum of £450,000, with the option of increasing to £2 million depending on how many first-team appearances he made.

He began his career with the club’s youth squad, making his debut in an Under-18s rivalry against Everton. Sterling scored his first goal for Liverpool in a 2–2 draw against Hibernian in a friendly match. His debut Premier Academy League encounter was a 2–2 draw against Aston Villa, with his first win following a week later at home against Bristol City.

Sterling made his senior Liverpool debut as a substitute in a league match against Wigan Athletic on March 24, 2012, at the age of 17 years and 107 days, becoming the club’s third-youngest player. He appeared twice more as a substitute for the remainder of the season.

He made his European debut for the club in August 2012, when he came in as a substitute in a UEFA Europa League qualifying match against Gomel, replacing Joe Cole in a 1–0 away win.

Sterling scored his first goal for the senior squad the following week in a friendly against Bayer Leverkusen. On August 23, 2012, he made his Liverpool debut in a 1–0 win against Hearts in a Europa League qualifying match. Three days later, he made his league debut in a 2–2 tie against Manchester City at Anfield.

Sterling was among a group of adolescents that traveled to Switzerland on September 19 to play Young Boys in a UEFA Europa League group match. He came in in the second half to replace Stewart Downing as Liverpool triumphed 5–3.

Sterling scored his first senior competitive goal for Liverpool in the 29th minute of a 1–0 league win over Reading on 20 October with a shot from the outside of the box. As a result, he became Liverpool’s second-youngest player to score in a competitive match, trailing only Michael Owen.

Sterling signed a contract extension with Liverpool on December 21, 2012, pledging his future to the club.

On 2 January 2013, he scored his second league goal for the club, starting the scoring in a 3–0 win over Sunderland with a lob over goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.

Sterling scored his first goal of the 2013–14 season against Notts County in a 4–2 League Cup triumph on August 27, 2013. Raheem Sterling scored his first Premier League goal of the season for Liverpool in a 5–1 win over Norwich City on December 4. In December, he scored two more goals in victories over Tottenham Hotspur (5–0) and Cardiff City (3–1).

He scored twice in a 5–1 triumph over Arsenal at Anfield on February 8, 2014. On April 13, he scored Liverpool’s first goal in a 3–2 victory over Manchester City. A week later, he scored two goals and set up another as Liverpool defeated Norwich City 3–2 at Carrow Road.

Sterling was chosen one of six players on the PFA Young Player of the Year shortlist on April 18, 2014. In April, he was voted Liverpool Chartered Player of the Month. He was selected Liverpool’s Young Player of the Year at the end of the season.

Sterling scored in Liverpool’s opening match of the 2014–15 season, a 2–1 win over Southampton at Anfield on August 17, 2014.

Raheem Sterling was chosen man of the match after scoring the first goal in a 3–0 league triumph over Tottenham at White Hart Lane on August 31. Sterling was awarded the August Liverpool Player of the Month.

Raheem made his UEFA Champions League debut against Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad at Anfield on September 16. He made his 100th appearance for Liverpool in a match against Manchester United at Old Trafford on December 14, 2014. Sterling scored twice in a 3–1 League Cup quarter-final win over Bournemouth at Dean Court on December 17.

He was selected the 2014 Golden Boy award winner on December 20. Sterling was officially excused from Liverpool’s FA Cup match against AFC Wimbledon in January 2015, with manager Brendan Rodgers attempting to keep the player fresh. He spent his vacation time in Jamaica.

Raheem Sterling scored a fantastic solo goal against Chelsea in a 1–1 draw in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final at Anfield on 20 January 2015, getting past Nemanja Mati and Gary Cahill before beating Thibaut Courtois.

Raheem Sterling scored the first goal in a 2–0 win over West Ham United on January 31. He has two years remaining on his £35,000-per-week deal and stated that he would not discuss a new contract until the end of the season.

Liverpool allegedly rejected a £30 million deal from Manchester City on June 11. One week later, they allegedly rejected a second proposal for £40 million from City, with Liverpool valuing Sterling at £50 million. Sterling reportedly begged to be pulled out of Liverpool’s preseason vacation to Asia and missed two days of training due to sickness, prompting severe criticism from former Liverpool players such as Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, and Graeme Souness.

On July 12, 2015, a contract for his transfer to Manchester City was completed for an initial £44 million, with a further possible £5 million in add-ons, subject to personal conditions and a physical, making him the most expensive English footballer of all time. Sterling officially joined Manchester City on July 14, signing a five-year contract. 

On 10 August, he made his debut as City opened the season with a 3–0 triumph away to West Bromwich Albion. Sterling scored his first competitive goal for Manchester City in a 2–0 win over Watford at the City of Manchester Stadium nineteen days later. On October 17, Sterling scored his first professional hat-trick as City defeated Bournemouth 5–1.

Sterling scored his first UEFA Champions League goal in a 3–1 triumph over Sevilla on November 3. On December 8, he scored twice in the closing ten minutes of City’s final group stage match against Borussia Mönchengladbach. He converted a 2–1 deficit into a 4–2 victory and ensured City surpassed Juventus in the final group rankings. 

He suffered a groin injury in a 1–0 loss to rivals Manchester United on March 20, 2016, and was declared out for eight weeks. Sterling was later dropped from the starting lineup.

Sterling played regularly for Manchester City during the 2016–17 season under Pep Guardiola. He was named Premier League Player of the Month for August 2016 after scoring two goals and assisting one in three games. Sterling scored the first goal before setting up Sergio Agüero’s goal in a 5–3 Champions League home triumph over Monaco on February 21, 2017.

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Sterling scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time against AFC Bournemouth on August 26, 2017. Mike Dean gave him a second yellow card as he celebrated with traveling fans who had surged onto the pitch. Sterling scored a 96th-minute winner against Southampton in a 2–1 home win on November 29, 2017.

On 22 April 2018, he scored his eighteenth and last league goal of the season in a 5–0 win over Swansea City, his most ever at this time in his career.

Sterling returned to Manchester City’s starting lineup immediately after England’s World Cup campaign. Sterling scored the first goal in Manchester City’s 2–0 away win over Arsenal on August 12, 2018, less than a month after starting in England’s 2–0 loss to Belgium in the third place play-off. 

Raheem Sterling’s score was his 50th Premier League goal. Sterling scored twice and assisted twice in a 6–1 home win over Southampton on November 4, 2018, marking his 50th goal for Manchester City in all competitions.

He signed a three-year agreement with City in November 2018, keeping him at the club until 2023. Sterling claimed in December 2018 that the media’s portrayal of young black footballers tended to “feed prejudice.” The remarks came after Sterling was allegedly exposed to racial abuse during City’s 2–0 loss at Chelsea.

He opened 2019 with a 2–1 victory over Liverpool, in which he assisted Leroy Sané’s game-winning goal.

On January 6, 2019, he scored one goal and assisted on another in a 7–0 triumph over Rotherham, advancing them to the fourth round. He scored a goal in City’s 3–0 triumph over Huddersfield Town on January 20, 2019.

On 3 February 2019, he assisted on two of Sergio Agüero’s goals as City defeated Arsenal 3–1, moving City two points behind Liverpool. On February 10, 2019, he scored two goals as Manchester City defeated Chelsea 6–0 at the Etihad Stadium.

In March, he scored a hat-trick for the first time since 2015 in 13 minutes — the season’s quickest hat-trick – to secure a 3–1 victory over Watford.

He scored again in the return leg of Man City’s Champions League match against Schalke, helping the team to a 7–0 (10–2) victory and equaling the record for the greatest winning margin in the competition’s knockout round. Sterling scored twice as Manchester City defeated Watford 6–0 in the 2019 FA Cup Final on May 18, 2019, to complete a domestic triple.

He was selected to the PFA Premier League Team of the Year in 2018–19, as well as PFA Young Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year.

Sterling scored the first goal in the 2019 FA Community Shield against Liverpool on 4 August, resulting in a 1–1 tie; Manchester City won the trophy 5–4 on penalties. Sterling scored a second-half hat-trick – his third of the calendar year – in Manchester City’s opening game of the 2019–20 Premier League. It was in a 5–0 away triumph over West Ham, which took them top of the table on goal difference after one game. 

Sterling scored his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick in a 5–1 win over Atalanta in the group stages of the 2019–20 season on October 22, 2019. Raheem Sterling was asked if he would like to play for Real Madrid in a February 2020 interview with Diario AS.

He got his third hat-trick of the season in a 5–0 away thumping of Brighton on July 11, 2020. He added three more goals in the final three league games of the season, bringing his season total to 20, his greatest ever in the Premier League.

Raheem scored the first goal in a 2–1 home victory over Real Madrid on August 7, 2020, putting them out of the Champions League in the Round of 16. It was his 100th goal for City in all competitions, making him the first Englishman to do it since Dennis Tueart in 1995.

Sterling scored his 100th goal for Manchester City under Pep Guardiola in all competitions on 7 February 2021, in a 4–1 away win over his previous side Liverpool. He appeared in the 2021 UEFA Champions League Final, which Manchester City lost 1–0 to Chelsea on May 29.

Sterling scored his 100th Premier League goal, a penalty, as the lone goal in a 1–0 home win over Wolves on December 11, 2021. Raheem Sterling was later named Premier League Player of the Month for December 2021.

International Career

Sterling’s international career paralleled the implementation of the “home nations agreement.” It wasn’t until September 2009 that FIFA agreed to the English, Northern Irish, Scottish, and Welsh Football Associations’ bids to revise the agreement. 

This allowed players schooled in their country for five years or more to become eligible for their national team. Sterling made his England under-16 debut in a match against Northern Ireland in November 2009.

Sterling was chosen to represent England at the 2011 U-17 World Cup. At England’s opening 2–0 triumph over Rwanda in Pachuca, he scored a long-range goal.

He also scored against Argentina in the second round, which England won on penalties 4–2. Sterling was called up to the senior England squad for the first time on September 10, 2012, for a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Ukraine, where he was an unused replacement. 

He was called up to the England under-21 team for the first time in early October, and made his debut as a substitute against Serbia on October 16. On 13 August 2013, he scored his first goal for England U21 in a 6–0 triumph over Scotland.

Sterling made his senior England debut on November 14, 2012, starting in a friendly against Sweden. Raheem Sterling got his second cap and was awarded man of the match as England defeated Denmark 1–0 in a friendly match at Wembley Stadium on March 5, 2014.

He was chosen to England’s 23-man team for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on May 12, 2014.

On his fourth cap, Sterling slipped into Antonio Valencia, who retaliated by grabbing Sterling’s neck in a pre-tournament friendly against Ecuador in Miami on June 4; both earned red cards for their actions. Valencia later apologized for his outburst. Sterling started England’s first group encounter, a 2–1 loss to Italy in Manaus, on June 14, and was recognised as the team’s best player.

Raheem Sterling scored his first senior goal for England in a 4–0 UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania at Wembley Stadium on March 27, 2015. Sterling scored his second goal of the qualifying campaign in a 2–0 victory over Estonia on October 9, 2015, by which time the squad had already qualified. He was one of the final 23 participants picked for the competition.

He was included in England’s 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Sterling scored twice in a UEFA Nations League group game against Spain on 15 October 2018, snapping a 27-game goal drought for England. England eventually won the match 3–2.

Sterling scored his first hat-trick for England in a 5–0 triumph over the Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier on March 22, 2019.

Sterling scored twice in a 6–0 win over Bulgaria in October 2019. Sterling’s first goal of the game tied him with Eric Brook and Francis Lee for the most England goals scored by a Manchester City player (10). Sterling’s second goal in the game gave him the single record in this category.

Raheem Sterling was dismissed from the England team in November 2019 after fighting with international teammate but club rival Joe Gomez. Sterling scored the only goal in England’s UEFA Euro 2020 campaign opener against Croatia on June 13, 2021. On June 22, he also scored the only goal in England’s 1–0 triumph over the Czech Republic, helping the team finish first in Group D.

In the round of 16, he scored the first goal against Germany on June 29. England won the match 2–0 and advanced to the quarterfinals. Sterling won a penalty in extra time during England’s semi-final match against Denmark on July 7, when the score was 1–1.

Dietmar Hamann, an ex-Liverpool/Manchester City player, and others accused him of diving in this event. The penalty was saved, but Harry Kane scored on the rebound.

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Raheem Sterling FIFA 22

Raheem Sterling was born on Dec. 8, 1994. He is currently 29 years old and plays as a Wide Man for Manchester City in England. His overall rating in FIFA 22 is 87 with a potential of 87. Sterling has got a 4-star skill moves rating. He prefers to shoot with his right foot. His workrates are High / Medium. Sterling’s height is 170 cm and his weight is estimated at 69 kg according to our database. Currently, Raheem Sterling is playing with numbers 10 and 7. His best stats are: 

• Acceleration: 95
• Agility: 94
• Balance: 93
• Att. Position: 91
• Reactions: 90.

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Facts about Raheem Sterling

• Raheem was born in Kingston, Jamaica.
• Liverpool was his big break.
• His European Debut was in 2012.
• Sterling was arrested in 2013.
• He was arrested for alleged common assault of his girlfriend. Later, he was found not guilty at the Liverpool Court in September. 
• Raheem won the Golden Boy Award in 2014.
• Sterling had a contract dispute with Liverpool in 2015.
• Sterling had a record-breaking transfer in 2015.
• He won the Young Player of the Year in the 2018-2019 season.
• Sterling was a staple in the England Youth Teams.
• Sterling got a massive tattoo of an M16 rifle on his leg – something that divided the viewers.

FAQs

Serbian footballer Luka Jovic (born 23 December 1997) plays as a striker for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Serbian national team. In a 3-3 draw with FK Vojvodina on 28 May 2014, he scored his first professional goal and became the club’s youngest goalscorer. He would make close to half a century of Crevno-beli appearances, scoring 13 goals and providing four assists. SL Benfica signed the Serbian to a 5-year contract in February 2016; the striker made his debut a month later, coming on as a substitute in a 1-0 win over Boavista.

In June 2017, he joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a two-year loan deal. He found the back of the net 35 times and assisted 9 times in 75 competitive appearances for Die Adler, a perfect platform for the 20-year-old Serbian forward to break into the international scene. On 19 October 2018, he scored 5 goals in a 7-1 win against Fortuna Düsseldorf, becoming the youngest player ever to do so in a Bundesliga match. The Serbian hitman signed a six-year deal with Real Madrid in June for a fee of 60 million euros; he made his debut in a 3-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Luka Jovic Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Luka Jović
Nick Name	Luka
Age	26 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Born Place	Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Date of Birth	23 December 1997
Nationality	Serbian
Residence	Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Home Town	Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Family
Mother’s Name	Svetlana Jović
Father’s Name	Milan Jović
Brother(s)	Not Available
Sister(s)	Milijana Jović
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Sofija Milošević
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Sofija Milošević (to be)
Children	Daughters- None Sons- • Aleksej • Teodor • David (with his former girlfriend Anđela Manitašević, whom he split up with in 2016)
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Not Available
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Adidas
Career Manager/ Player Agent	LIAN Sports Group
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2021: Eintracht Frankfurt (on loan) • 2019: Real Madrid CF • 2017: Eintracht Frankfurt • 2016: S.L. Benfica B, S.L. Benfica • 2014: FK Crvena zvezda
Debut International	• 2018: Serbia national football team
Jersey Number	• 16 (Real Madrid) • 11 (Serbia national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Real Madrid • Serbia national football team
Coach/Mentor	Carlo Ancelotti
Position	Attack – Centre-Forward
Foot	Both
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 182 cm in meters- 1.82 m in feet inches- 6’0”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 85 kg in pounds- 187 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	41 inches
Biceps Size	14 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Serbian
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	9 U.S.
Shoe Size	10 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Forward
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Drinks	Coffee
Favorite Color	Black
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Life Journey

His early life, family background, education/career ascent, early career life, the road to fame story, story about how he rose to stardom, relationship life, personal life, family life, lifestyle facts, etc. are discussed in the analysis.

We all know about his instincts in front of goal, one that has made him one of the most sought-after footballers in the history of European football.

The thing is, only a handful of football fans pay attention to Luka Jovic’s biography, which is quite interesting. Now, without further ado, let’s get started.

Firstly, let me tell you that Luka Jovic was born on the 23rd of December 1997. Born to a mother named Svetlana Jovic and a father named Milan Jovic (an ex-footballer) in Bijeljina, Bosnia, and Herzegovina, he is the first of three children.

Jovic grew up in the rural village of Batar, which is about 14 miles south of Bijeljina, with his parents and sister in a very poor family.

The provocation and takeover which took place in Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina in the early 1990s made his parents and his entire family suffer before his birth.

The Luka Jovic Family and fellow country people once suffered provocations during the early 1990s. Because of this instability, footballers in Bosnia and Herzegovina were unable to pursue a successful careers, and Luka Jovic’s father was affected by it as well.

Unfortunately, Milan Jovic only got the chance to play amateur football with the Partizan Belgrade team, which offered little income to his family.

The only thing Jovic had as a kid was a football, which he kicked and played with his father when he was a kid.

Luka Jovic’s father, Milan, at some point in his slow career, decided to continue living his dreams through his son Luka.

Luka Jovic was raised by a football-loving dad and a protective mother, so it was only natural that the love for the beautiful game would be instilled in him, who was always seen having outings with his dad.

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Milan encouraged his son, with the aim of helping him continue to live his unimaginable dreams, to focus on football education.

Luka Jovic was introduced to the game at the age of five in 2002, the year when his passion for the game caused him to compromise his education as a means to begin a career in the sport.

The lucky Luka got the chance to lay his career foundations at the prestigious MINI Maxi after a successful trial in 2004. This is a development league in Belgrade for kids between the ages of four and twelve.

Jovic’s father taught him how to work with both feet before he was going to have his first game. In spite of the fact that Jovic initially favored his right foot more than his left, he soon learned that he could hit the ball just as confidently with his left foot.

From his very first game in the league, it was obvious that Luka Jovic had talent. As a result of his hat-trick in his first game, he was offered cash by the club’s directors to motivate him to score more goals by offering the money to his dad.

The father of Milan Jovic was offered €50 for every goal his son scored. In addition, 2000 dinars were paid to him for the traveling costs he incurred in bringing Luka from their village to Belgrade. All this was done because his son was considered to be their most valuable player.

Jovic got spotted while playing in one of his games where he scored a lot of goals by Toma Milicevic, a Red Star scout, who invited him to trial with Red Star Belgrade.

In the end, Luka Jovic passed with flying colors, and he became a member of the club.

Before joining the club, Jovic’s father once took him to train with Partizan, a club for which he played and for which he had lobbied to sign Jović.

Milan was offered to pay Partizan 200 euros per month for his son Luka Jovic to play with them, but he changed his mind and decided to make his little boy stay with Red Star.

Jović continued to shine in the youth teams and was quickly regarded as a wonderkid for the future of French football.

As a teenager, he began idolizing soccer stars like Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Radamel Falcao. On his Facebook profile, Jovic once wrote the names of his idols in brackets alongside the names of his own.

Jovic made his professional debut with Red Star on the 28th of May 2014, when he was only 16 years old. Early on in his professional career, he broke Dejan Stankovic’s record of being the youngest goalscorer in a competitive match in the club’s history.

As a result of this impressive feat, clubs all over Europe were looking to sign him. In February of 2016, Jovic decided that he would move on to pastures new when he decided to move on to new pastures.

With the 18-year-old football star joining Portuguese giants Benfica, he made the first major move of his career. Football Leaks released a report during Jovic’s time at Benfica which revealed vested interests in Jovic’s contract, a piece of news that demoralized the young star at the time.

Jovic began to stagnate in his development again later on and this caused a lot of distress for the young footballer.

“I had mental health issues, I was homesick and I made some serious mistakes,” he said.

According to Jovic, in a statement to the media. It is ironic that the Serbian forward who was once Red Star’s first-choice record-breaker was demoted to playing for Benfica B in the Segunda Liga as he once was Red Star’s first-choice forward.

Even after he was almost forgotten in Europe, one club stuck by him in their continued request for the Serbian player.

The club Eintracht Frankfurt ultimately saved Jovic from the nightmare that was his Benfica spell by signing him to the club. After accepting him on loan, the club later made him a permanent member of the club.

After a scintillating second season in Germany, the stocky and quick forward found his form and became an integral part of Eintracht Frankfurt’s first team in the following season.

It has become known that Jovic is known for striking the ball with both feet in a crisp manner. As it turns out, he was blessed with an innate sense of timing, which brought with it beautiful goals and a huge celebration.

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During the last couple of years, Jovic endured a meteoric rise to prominence which has made him one of the hottest and newest properties in Europe.

There is no doubt that the Serbian forward who has Real Madrid knocking at his door has grown up to be a high and mighty player who is not ready to let go of the gas until he reaches the summit. As they say, the rest is now history as they say.

Jovic’s rise to fame makes it certain that his fans will ask the burning question when he becomes a household name. Are you wondering who is Luka Jovic’s girlfriend, wife, or as some call it, his WAG?.

Luke Jovic has been in a relationship with Andjela Manitasevic since the days of his youth career with the Red Star Belgrade.

It is evident that Andjela Manitasevic is much older than the man she is dating. Who cares! In the end, true love is everything and age is just a number.

Luke Jovic is known for the way that he shows off the escapades of both him and his girlfriend Andjela Manitasevic on social media. There is no doubt that the two of them share a solid relationship that is built on friendship.

As both partners have been dating for quite some time, it is not surprising that a wedding could be the next formal step in their relationship.

Knowing more about Luka Jovic’s personal life can help you come to a more complete understanding of him. To begin with, Jovic is a very open-minded individual.

He is very optimistic, and enthusiastic, and he likes to change things around. He is capable of transforming his thoughts into action and is willing to go to any length in order to achieve his career and personal goals.

Just as we at Woodgram love our pets, soccer players are also very passionate about their sport, and Luka Jovic is no exception.

In spite of the fact that there is a saying that there is no loyalty in the modern game, it fails to take into account the relationship that Jovic shares with his dogs and the monkey.

It is difficult, however, to detect Jovic’s presence among the pretty impressive cars, the alcohol, the swagger, and the girls. It is apparent he knows how to manage his money in those aspects of his life.

Speaking of Luka Jovic’s family background, they have their roots in Yugoslavia, which she divided into six republics after the Second World War, one of which is Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Luka Jovic’s father Milan, born in 1975, was a former player of Serbia’s Partizan football club and was a former left winger.

Unlike his son Luka, Milan has not achieved many good heights in his career. After 82 matches in his professional career as a player, he won the Russian Premier League in the year 2000 before finally hanging up his boots in 2003.

Despite the fact that his son is one of the richest footballers in the world, Milan Jovic and his wife Svetlana prefer to live a middle-class life in Serbia.

When one German newspaper once went in search of traces of the Jovic family home in Serbia, they came across this information. In fact, they found his father and his family’s status as middle class.

During the interview with Blid, Milan Jovic revealed that he once tricked his wife, Svetlana, for the career of his son and, in the process, got himself into a big debt.

In the present day, Jovic’s dad, mom, sister, and relatives have reaped the benefits of the risk taken by the head of the family.

Luka Jovic Net Worth

What will his salary be in the year 2023?

In July, the striker signed a contract with Real Madrid under which he will receive a staggering salary of 21 Million Euros (18.6 Million Pounds) per year. After crunching the numbers, we have come to the conclusion that he earns €104,105 (£91,954) per day and €4,338 (£3,831) per hour!

During his career with Red Star Belgrade, the Serbian striker was able to climb the ranks before hitting the global spotlight with his performances with German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt.

During the summer of 2019, he secured a huge deal to join Real Madrid, bringing his net worth to a staggering €150 million (£131 million). Even at the age of 26, with most of his prime years ahead of him, he commands a hefty market value of well over $17.60 million.

Luka Jovic Stats/ Rating In FIFA 22

Currently, Luka Jovic is 26 years old and resides in Spain where he plays as a striker for Real Madrid. The player’s overall rating in FIFA 22 is 79, with a potential of 84. In addition, the player has a 3-star skill move to rate.

With his right foot, he prefers to shoot the ball. As for his workrate, it is Medium / Medium. According to our database, his height is 182 cm and the weight of his body is estimated at 85 kg. As of right now, Luka Jović is playing with the numbers 16 and 11.

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Club Career

Red Star Belgrade

• In 2005, Jovic was offered the chance to play for Red Star Belgrade.
• His father took him to train with Partizan, who had been trying to sign him for some time before he committed.
• His father was offered €200 per month for him to play with them, but he refused.
• Jovic made his professional debut against FK Vojvodina in Novi Sad on 28 May 2014, at the age of 16 years, five months, and five days, breaking Dejan Stankovic’s record as the youngest goalscorer in the club’s history.
• Red Star won the Serbian SuperLiga title with a score of 3–3, just two minutes after he came on as a substitute.
• In October 2014, Jovic became the youngest player to play in the Eternal Derby at the age of 16 years, 9 months, and 25 days, breaking the previous record of Dejan Milovanovic, who was 17 years and 6 months old at the time.
• In the spring half of the season, Jovic scored six goals despite missing some crucial changes. In a match where Red Star celebrated its 70th birthday, he scored his first goal of the season.
• Then he scored against Spartak, a double against Borac, and a decisive goal against Vozdovac, ahead of the Eternal Derby.
• Due to injury, he missed the end of the season and the FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand in 2015.
• Red Star signed him to a three-year contract on 17 May 2015 that will last until 2018.
• During the 2015-16 season, Jovic played as a first choice in the Red Star attack along with Hugo Vieira and scored 3 goals in the first 5 games.
• Red Star won again at Stadion na Vraaru when he scored the winning goal against Vozdovac.
• In Subotica, he scored the game-winner against Spartak.
• In November 2015, a racketeer from Loznica threatened him and his family that if they did not pay him money, he would “break Jovic’s legs”. Immediately following the incident, a suspect was apprehended.

Benfica

• Jovic signed a contract with Benfica until 2021 in February 2016.
• On 9 March, he made his debut for the club’s reserve team in a 2–2 draw at home against Sporting da Covilha in the Segunda Liga.
• During a 1–0 away victory against Boavista in the Primeira Liga on 20 March, he made his first-team debut as a substitute.
• On 30 January 2017, Jovic made his first appearance for the first team, coming on as a substitute in the 81st minute against Vitória de Setubal.

Loan to Eintracht Frankfurt

• Eintracht Frankfurt signed Jovic on a two-year loan in June 2017, with the option to sign him permanently.
• A five-time DFB-Pokal winner, he scored the only goal in the semi-finals against Schalke 04 on 18 April 2018, but was an unused substitute in the 3–1 win over Bayern Munich in the final.
• The 20-year-old became the youngest player to score five goals in a Bundesliga game with a 7–1 win over Fortuna Düsseldorf on 19 October 2018.
• In a 1–0 win over Inter Milan on 14 March 2019, he scored the only goal, his seventh of the season, to ensure the club’s progression to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
• As a result, Eintracht became the first German club to win eight games in a single season in the competition.
• Eintracht Frankfurt activated a clause in Jovic’s contract on 17 April 2019 to make his loan move permanent until 30 June 2023.
• Eintracht Frankfurt lost 4–3 on penalties after drawing 1–1 in both of its semi-final matches against Chelsea in May 2019.
• Despite this, Jovic managed to score ten goals in the Europa League season.

Real Madrid

• Jovic signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid on 4 June 2019 for a reported $60 million.
• On 17 August 2019, he made his debut as a substitute in a 3–1 victory over Celta Vigo.
• At the end of October, he scored his first goal for the club in our 5–0 win over CD Leganés.
• He started both the semifinal and final matches of the 2019–20 Supercopa de Espaa against Valencia and Atlético Madrid, respectively.
• Real Madrid won the final 4–1 on penalties on 12 January 2020, granting Jovic his first trophy as a Real Madrid player.
• His injury-plagued season resulted in 17 appearances and two goals as Real Madrid won the 2019–20 La Liga title.
• Jovic was loaned back to Eintracht Frankfurt until the end of the 2020–21 season on 14 January 2021.
• Jovic scored two goals within half an hour as Frankfurt defeated Schalke 3-1 on 17 January, his first match back with his former club.

International Career

• In a 4–1 victory over Croatia U-17 on 11 December 2013, Jovic scored a hat-trick for Serbia U-17.
• Veljko Paunovic called him up to Serbia’s U-19 squad for the 2014 UEFA European Under-19 Championship in July 2014.
• In May 2018, Jovic was named to Serbia’s preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup in Russia.
• In the 84th minute of a friendly match against Chile on 4 June, he made his international debut as a substitute for Aleksandar Mitrovic.
• In June, Jovic was selected for the 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where he played as a substitute against Brazil.
• On 20 March 2019, Jovic scored his first goal for the national team in a friendly against Germany.

Facts About Luka Jovic

• Luka Jovic’s family endured a difficult month in November 2015.
• A racketeer from Loznica (a city in Serbia) threatened Luka Jovic to break his legs if he didn’t pay him money.
• Jovic’s parents reported the matter to the police, who then took their time to investigate and bring the suspect to justice.
• The Mercedes car of Luka Jovic once had an accident near his birthplace of Bijeljina, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, near the town of Patkovaca.
• Luka Jovic was injured in the accident, but he was immediately rescued after a quick intervention. The tattoo on Jovic’s chest has left fans wondering what it means.
• Well, it certainly looks like an image of Jesus reflecting his Christian Orthodox faith, which predominates in Serbia.
• This tattoo was first revealed by Jovic during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
• Jovic is the youngest player to score five goals in a single Bundesliga match.
• Robert Lewandowski previously held the record. Below is a video of his record-breaking five goals in a single game.
• Jovic’s older sister survived leukemia when she was ten years old. This period “left a mark on their lives” and motivated him to become a “fighter like her”.
• Jovic and his former girlfriend Andela Manitasevic, with whom he split in 2016, welcomed a baby boy, David, on 25 February 2019. He is in a relationship with Serbian model Sofija Milosevic as of summer 2019.
• Aleksej Milosevic, Milosevic and Jovic’s first child, was born on 8 September 2020.
• Teodor Jovic and Milosevic were blessed with another son on 27 March 2022.
• As Serbia faced the COVID-19 pandemic on 18 March 2020, Jovic broke its self-isolation protocol by flying from Madrid to Belgrade to attend Milosevic’s birthday party, drawing criticism from Ana Brnabic, Serbia’s prime minister, and possibly being prosecuted. He tested positive for COVID-19 on 30 December 2021.

FAQs

Conclusion

A look at Luka Jovic’s life story reveals that our career path is not solely dependent on our childhood dreams when it comes to our career path. The fact that kids compelled him to stay in the post against his wishes was an opportunity for him to build himself up.

In our opinion, the parents should be commended for the fact that they have devoted a large part of their money to enrolling Luka Jovic in a sports academy. It is true they will be very proud of the fact that he never wasted the opportunity he had to succeed in his endeavors.

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