In this article we are going to compare these two key strikers in the Premier League who battle it out head to head in the league, as well as alongside one another when they represent their country. Within this post we are going to explore their performance during the 18/19 season along with their history of matches together to try and gauge who is the strongest and who is more consistent with their performance on the pitch. So, if you want to find out more about how Sterling and Kane compare, then keep on reading.
Raheem Sterling’s 18/19 Performance
To start off with we are going to look at the performance of Raheem Sterling during the 2018/19 Premier League season. Below we have broken down each match he scored in and against who to see if we can spot any noticeable trends:
- 12/08/2018 – 1 goal scored against Arsenal
- 01/09/2018 – 1 goal scored against Newcastle
- 15/09/2018 – 1 goal scored against Fulham
- 29/09/2018 – 1 goal scored against Brighton
- 04/11/2018 – 2 goals scored against Southampton
- 24/11/2018 – 1 goal scored against West Ham
- 01/12/2018 – 1 goal scored against Bournemouth
- 15/12/2018 – 1 goal scored against Everton
- 20/01/2019 – 1 goal scored against Huddersfield
- 10/02/2019 – 2 goals scored against Chelsea
- 09/03/2019 – 3 goals scored against Watford
- 14/04/2019 – 2 goals scored against Crystal Palace
As we can see in the breakdown above, Raheem Sterling was considerably strong in matches against Watford, Crystal Palace, Southampton and Chelsea. In all of these matches he had scored more than one goal. Out of the 34 matches he played for Manchester City, Raheem scored 17 goals and 12 assists which helped his squad to win the league again for a second consecutive time.
In comparison to this, we are going to look into his performance in the Champions League during the same season to see how he coped with international squads:
- 07/11/2018 – 1 goal scored against Shakhtar Donetsk
- 20/02/2019 – 1 goal scored against Schalke 04
- 12/03/2019 – 1 goal scored against Schalke 04
- 17/04/2019 – 2 goals scored against Tottenham
Harry Kane’s 18/19 Performance
Next, we are going to analyze the performance of Harry Kane during the 18/19 Premier League season. Below we have listed all of the matches he scored in so that we can try to identify his strengths:
- 18/08/2018 – 1 goal scored against Fulham
- 27/08/2018 – 1 goal scored against Manchester United
- 22/09/2018 – 1 goal scored against Brighton (Penalty)
- 29/09/2018 – 2 goals scored against Huddersfield (1 penalty)
- 03/11/2018 – 1 goal scored against Wolves
- 24/11/2018 – 1 goal scored against Chelsea
- 02/12/2018 – 1 goal scored against Arsenal (Penalty)
- 05/12/2018 – 1 goal scored against Southampton
- 23/12/2018 – 2 goals scored against Everton
- 26/12/2018 – 1 goal scored against Bournemouth
- 29/12/2018 – 1 goal scored against Wolves
- 01/01/2019 – 1 goal scored against Cardiff City
- 23/02/2019 – 1 goal scored against Burnley
- 02/03/2019 – 1 goal scored against Arsenal (Penalty)
- 09/03/2019 – 1 goal scored against Southampton
In this breakdown above, we can see that he has been consistent with scoring at least 1 goal for Tottenham Hotspur. As well as this, he also successfully carried out 4 penalties throughout the season. After appearing only 28 times for Tottenham during the 18/19 Premier League season, he managed to net 17 goals and make 4 assists, which is the same amount of goals as Sterling acquired, only in a less amount of appearances.
Next, we are going to see the breakdown of his performance in the Champions League 2018/19 against international clubs:
- 03/10/2018 -1 goal scored against Barcelona
- 24/10/2018 - 1 goal scored against PSV Eindhoven
- 06/11/2018 – 2 goals scored against PSV Eindhoven
- 05/03/2019 – 1 goal scored against Borussia Dortmund
Sterling and Kane’s National Performance 2018
Above we have explored how Kane and Sterling both performed while playing for their clubs. However, now we are going to see how they perform when they are both on the same side. This interesting dynamic between the two is one that keeps them both competitive and motivated without letting rivalry take over.
World Cup 2018
- Raheem Sterling – 6 appearances, 0 goals, 1 assist
- Harry Kane – 6 appearances, 6 goals, 0 assists
First, we are going to compare how they performed during the FIFA World Cup 2018 when representing England. They both made 6 appearances on the pitch, with Kane being the captain of the national side. However, out of these 6 appearances each, Kane was the most successful as he emerged with 6 goals in total while Sterling managed to make one assist.
Nations League A
- Raheem Sterling – 5 appearances, 2 goals, 0 assists
- Harry Kane – 6 appearances, 1 goal, 3 assists
Next, we are going to see how they performed in the Nations League ahead of the Euro 2020 qualifiers. As we can see above, Sterling appeared only 1 time less than Kane, but managed to score one more goal. While Sterling scored 2 goals, Kane not only scored 1 goal but also made 3 assists for the national team.
How Their Club Stats Compare
Throughout the post we have focused on their performance separately, but now we are going to see how they compare to one another. Below we have broken down the club tournaments Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have both taken part in during 2018/19 along with the stats of Kane and Sterling.
Premier League 2018/19
- Raheem Sterling – 34 appearances, 17 goals, 12 assists
- Harry Kane – 28 appearances, 17 goals, 4 assists
To begin with we are going to compare their performance in the Premier League. As we can see above, despite Sterling appearing 6 more times compared to Kane, they both managed to acquire the same number of goals in total. However, Sterling made three times as many assists than Kane.
Champions League 2018/19
- Raheem Sterling – 10 appearances, 5 goals, 3 assists
- Harry Kane – 9 appearances, 5 goals, 1 assist
Secondly, we are going to look at their stats from the Champions League. Above we can see again that Sterling appeared more than Kane, but they both managed to achieve the same number of goals for their club. As well as this, Sterling again made a few more assists than Kane.
EFL 2018/19
- Raheem Sterling – 4 appearances, 3 goals, 2 assists
- Harry Kane – 2 appearances, 1 goal, 1 assist
During the EFL we can see that Sterling appeared double the amount of time as Kane and this led him to get three times as many goals and double the assists. In this particular tournament, we can see that Sterling was certainly in the lead.
FA Cup 2018/19
- Raheem Sterling – 3 appearances, 0 goals, 1 assist
- Harry Kane – 1 appearance, 1 goal, 0 assists
And now, we are going to compare their FA Cup performance which saw Sterling appear three times as many times as Kane. But despite Kane only taking to the pitch once, he managed to net a goal compared to Sterling who only achieved 1 assist.
Above we have explored their overall performance with clubs, but now we are going to see how they have performed when they are both on the pitch. Here is a breakdown of how each side has faired over the past few seasons.
Premier League Head to Heads:
- 29/10/2018 – Both in the lineup, but neither scored
- 14/04/2018 – Both in the lineup, Sterling scored once
- 16/12/2017 – Both in the lineup, Sterling scored twice
- 21/10/2017 – Both in the lineup, but neither scored
- 14/02/2016 – Both in the lineup, Kane scored a penalty
- 26/09/2015 – Both in the lineup, Kane scored once
Who Do You Think is the Most Effective Player?
In this article we have looked over the performance of both Sterling and Kane during the 18/19 season. Stay tuned for our update to this post in the coming months where we revisit this comparison with stats from 2019/20 too. Let us know over on our social media accounts who you think is the most effective player and why. As well as this, you can also get your hands on the official Tottenham Hotspur shirt, Manchester City jersey and England kit to showcase your support for your favourite player over on our online shop – Soccer Box.
This article was written exclusively for Soccer Box by Loren Astbury
