Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer (centre-back) |
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| Nationality | German |
| Date of Birth | 03/03/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Berlin, Germany |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Antonio Rüdiger
Germany were eliminated after a 1-1 draw with Paraguay that ended in a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat. Rüdiger played until the final 10 minutes of extra time and was part of a team that failed to keep a clean sheet at the tournament.
Rüdiger made his first start of the 2026 World Cup for Germany, replacing the injured Nico Schlotterbeck. Germany lost 2-1 to Ecuador, their first defeat of the tournament, despite having already topped Group E.
Real Madrid announced that Antonio Rüdiger had extended his contract until 2027, keeping him at the club after his previous deal was due to expire that summer. The one-year extension came after he had spent four seasons at Madrid and won trophies including a LaLiga title and a Champions League.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Antonio Rüdiger is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Real Madrid and captains the Germany national team's defence as vice-captain. He came through the youth systems of Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart before playing for Roma and Chelsea. |
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| Heritage | Born in Berlin to Sierra Leonean heritage |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.90 m |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Preferred Foot | Right |
| Position | Centre-back |
Career
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| International | Germany national team since 2014; represented Germany at youth levels from U18 to U21; played at the 2026 FIFA World Cup |
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Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Physical, aerial strength, recovery speed and distribution from the back |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began his youth career at a small Berlin club before joining Borussia Dortmund's academy | |
| 2. Played at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Germany |
