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Football Biography

Daniel Sturridge

“Studge”

English · Birmingham · Born 1 September 1989

Forward
160
apps
68
goals
26
england caps
2019
champions league

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Electrifying English striker whose lethal finishing powered Liverpool's famous 2013-14 title challenge alongside Luis Suárez.

Daniel Andre Sturridge was born in Birmingham on 1 September 1989. After coming through Manchester City's academy, he joined Chelsea in 2009 and then Liverpool in January 2013. His partnership with Luis Suárez in 2013-14 was explosive — he scored 24 goals as Liverpool came within games of winning the Premier League. Quick, intelligent and a natural finisher, injuries tragically curtailed his career. He made 160 appearances for Liverpool and scored 68 goals. He won the Champions League in 2019. He earned 26 England caps and scored 8 goals. He later played for West Brom and Trabzonspor.

Best Known For

Champions League 2019

His partnership with Luis Suárez in 2013-14 produced 52 combined goals, one of the most devastating strike partnerships in Premier League history.

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Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Champions League 2019
Career Journey

Timeline

1989 👶 Born in Birmingham
2023 🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Manchester City
🏟️ Chelsea
🏟️ Liverpool
🏟️ West Brom
🏆 Champions League 2019
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Daniel Sturridge

He scored 68 goals in 160 appearances for Liverpool.

In 2013-14, they combined for 52 goals as Liverpool came agonisingly close to the Premier League title.

Yes, though injured, he was part of Liverpool's Champions League-winning squad in 2019.

Persistent injuries limited his availability and prevented him from fulfilling his enormous potential.

Daniel Sturridge was born on 1 September 1989 in Birmingham.

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Career Timeline — Daniel Sturridge
1989
Born in Birmingham
2023
Retired from professional sport
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Manchester City
Manchester City
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Chelsea
Chelsea
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Liverpool
Liverpool
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West Brom
West Brom
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Champions League 2019