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Antonio Rüdiger

Germany

3 March 1993

centre-back

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Antonio Rüdiger is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Germany national team. He is known for his aggressive playing style, speed, tackling ability and strong aerial presence.

Rüdiger began his career at VfB Stuttgart, representing their reserves in 3. Liga and the first team in the Bundesliga. In 2015 he joined Roma, initially on loan and a year later for a €9 million fee. He was signed by Chelsea in 2017 for an estimated £27 million, where he won the FA Cup in his first season, followed by the UEFA Europa League in his second season, and the UEFA Champions League in 2021. In 2022, he was signed by Real Madrid, winning a Copa del Rey in his first season, as well as La Liga and a second Champions League title in 2024.

He made his international debut for Germany in May 2014. He was forced to miss UEFA Euro 2016 due to an injury suffered earlier in the season but he was part of the squad that won the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. He kept his spot in the squad for the 2018 World Cup, and later also took part at UEFA Euro 2020, 2022 World Cup, and UEFA Euro 2024.

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📋 Profile & Career

: Rüdiger with Real Madrid in 2025

⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Antonio Rüdiger
Date of birth: (1993-03-03) 3 March 1993 (age 32)
Place of birth: Berlin, Germany
Height: 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s): Centre-back

⚽ Team information:
Current team: Real Madrid
Number: 22

⚽ Youth career:
2000–2002: VfB Sperber Neukölln
2002–2005: SV Tasmania Berlin
2005–2006: Neuköllner Sportfreunde 1907
2006–2008: Hertha Zehlendorf
2008–2011: Borussia Dortmund
2011–2012: VfB Stuttgart

⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2015: VfB Stuttgart II 22 (3)
2012–2016: VfB Stuttgart 66 (2)
2015–2016: → Roma (loan) 30 (2)
2016–2017: Roma 26 (0)
2017–2022: Chelsea 133 (9)
2022–: Real Madrid 96 (2)

⚽ International career‡:
2010–2011: Germany U18 8 (4)
2011–2012: Germany U19 14 (1)
2012: Germany U20 2 (0)
2012–2014: Germany U21 10 (1)
2014–: Germany 80 (3)