Kazaiah Roy Barrett Sterling (born 9 November 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for SDS FC.
Career Born in Enfield and of Jamaican descent, Sterling attended Winchmore School and was in the youth programme at Leyton Orient until Tottenham signed him on 1 July 2015. He represented Tottenham in youth level competitions and played in the EFL Trophy against AFC Wimbledon and Barnet. On 6 December 2017, he made his competitive senior debut for the club, coming on as an 88th-minute substitute for Dele Alli in Spurs' final Champions League group game against APOEL Nicosia, a 3–0 win at Wembley Stadium.
In the January 2019 transfer window Sterling was loaned out to Sunderland for the remainder of the season. He made his EFL League One debut on 2 February 2019, in a 1–0 home win over AFC Wimbledon, as a 59th-minute substitute for Charlie Wyke. Sterling scored his first senior goal on 3 April 2019, in a 3–0 away win against Accrington Stanley.
In August 2019, Sterling went out on a season long loan to Doncaster Rovers. He scored his first goal for Doncaster in an EFL Trophy tie against Lincoln City on 3 September 2019.
After the Doncaster deal was cut short due to injury, Sterling signed for League Two club Leyton Orient on a six-month loan.
On 9 October 2020, Sterling joined Southend United on loan. He scored his first goal for the club on 10 November, in an EFL Trophy tie against Colchester United. On 5 January 2021, Sterling returned to Tottenham, after his loan at Southend came to an end.
On 1 February 2021, Sterling joined Scottish side Greenock Morton on loan until the end of the season.
On 4 October 2021, Sterling made his debut for Isthmian League Premier Division side Potters Bar Town, providing an assist before the game was abandoned.
On 28 February 2022, Sterling made the move to the United States, signing with third-tier USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta. He had an immediate impact, leading the club in goals and helping clinch a playoff spot. The club would go on to win the league championship on Sterling's four goals in the playoffs. He was named MVP of the championship match.
On 28 February 2024, Sterling signed with USL Championship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds on a one-year deal. He was released by Pittsburgh following their 2024 season.
In 2025, Sterling participated in the inaugural Baller League UK, winning the trophy for SDS FC. He was chosen as the MVP of the Season.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsTottenham Hotspur2017–18Premier League0000001Appearance in the UEFA Champions League0—102018–19Premier League00100000—102019–20Premier League00000000—002020–21Premier League00000000—00Total001000100020Tottenham U23s2017–18—2Appearances in EFL Trophy0202018–19—2020Total000000004040Sunderland (loan)2018–19League One810000——81Doncaster Rovers (loan)2019–20League One300000—1141Southend United (loan)2020–21League One1000010—11121Greenock Morton (loan)2020–21Scottish Championship700000——70Potters Bar Town2021–22Isthmian League Premier Division63———2Appearance in FA Trophy285Tormenta FC2022USL League One2617310029182023211500002115Total473231005033Career total8136104110849541
Honours Tormenta FC
USL League One: 2022
References
External links Kazaiah Sterling at Tottenham Hotspur. England profile at The Football Association