Daniel Sturridge is a versatile footballer who has proven his leadership skills thanks to a successful game in almost all positions available to the striker. The player is known for high precision gears, perfect technique, ability to perform rapid long backache.
Daniel Sturridge - biography
The future footballer was born in Birmingham on September 1, 1989. It was here that the boy began to take steps on the path to career growth. The first club in Sturridge was the local Aston Villa.
In 2002, a budding guy moved to Coventry City. Daniel defended the colors of the club for one season, until he received an offer to enter the academy of a more reputable team - Manchester City. Subsequently, the football association forced the new team of the 13-year-old to pay £ 30,000 for Coventry City.
At the age of 15, Daniel Sturridge already had the status of the top scorer of the youth team from Manchester. A year later, the player was transferred to the youth team, with whom he reached the final of the FA Cup for children under the age of 16 years. During the tournament, Daniel scored 6 goals, with 2 in the championship game. However, this was not enough to take the cup away from the Liverpool youth squad. By the sum of the two-match confrontation, “City” was defeated with a total score of 3: 2.
After such a successful start in the new team, Daniel Sturridge received an offer to sign a professional contract. The agreement between the player and the management of Manchester City entered into force as soon as the young football player reached the age of 17.
Start career at Manchester City
Daniel Sturridge began training with the main team in the 2006/2007 season. The player first appeared on the field from the bench in the match against Reading, which took place on February 5, 2007. Then the young footballer was allowed to spend the last 15 minutes in the game. A month later, during his second match for the main team, Daniel Sturridge seriously injured his hip and was out of order before the end of the season.
The young man scored the first goal in Manchester City in 2008 in a cup match against Sheffield. A few days later, Sturridge managed to score in the Premier League, scoring a goal against Derby County.
Despite a successful start, Daniel was regularly sent to play for the youth squad. Here in the 2008/2009 season, the footballer won the title of top scorer. In general, the official result of a year-long performance for the City was 4 goals scored in the Major League and several assists.
Career at Chelsea
In the summer of 2009, the agreement between City and Sturridge expired. As a free agent, the player decided to move to London Chelsea, with whom he signed a contract for 4 years.
Daniel Sturridge recorded his first goal for the new club in his debut match against the American Seattle Sounders during the off-season training camp. In the Premier League, the player appeared on the field on August 18, 2009, replacing team leader Didier Drogba at the end of the fight against Sunderland.
Subsequently, due to the highest competition for the position of an attacker in the team, Sturridge repeatedly had to "warm up" the bench, as well as wander around on leases. A negative set of circumstances made the player think about changing the team.
Daniel Sturridge - Liverpool
In 2013, with the off-season, Sturridge ended up in Liverpool. From the very first matches, the player began to justify the paid 12 million pounds for him. In the first season for the new club, Daniel scored 31 goals in 43 matches, which was a pleasant surprise for the leadership of the team.
Currently, the player remains in the holder of the main players of the club. According to not only the fans, but also the leadership of Liverpool, Sturridge has all the qualities to return to the former glory of the team.
Interesting Facts
Daniel's father is a former professional football player. As a child, he acted as a mentor for a young talent. On the contrary, the mother of the future player did everything possible to keep the guy focused on his studies.
Sturridge's parents made real sacrifices for the development of his career. At one time, the family decided to move from their native Birmingham, when Daniel, at the age of 13, was invited to play for Manchester City.
Daniel Sturridge and his family are religious people. Reading the Bible left its mark on the lifestyle of a football player. As the player himself admitted, he still reads the scripture on the eve of important games.