Antonio Rudiger

Antonio Rudiger

Germany

Personal Information

Date of Birth March 3, 1993
Nationality Germany
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Role Defender
Past Team(s)
Family Matthias Rudiger (Father), Lily Rudiger (Mother), Sahr Senesie (Half-Brother)

Antonio Rudiger News

Real Madrid star could miss Atletico Madrid clash after feeling unbearable pain in Getafe win - reports Real Madrid star could miss Atletico Madrid clash after feeling unbearable pain in Getafe win - reports
Real Madrid star could miss Atletico Madrid clash after feeling unbearable pain in Getafe win - reports
"That was my wish" - Real Madrid superstar admits he once wanted to join PSG "That was my wish" - Real Madrid superstar admits he once wanted to join PSG
"That was my wish" - Real Madrid superstar admits he once wanted to join PSG
Antonio Rudiger returns to training but seven Real Madrid players to miss Sevilla clash - Reports Antonio Rudiger returns to training but seven Real Madrid players to miss Sevilla clash - Reports
Antonio Rudiger returns to training but seven Real Madrid players to miss Sevilla clash - Reports
"I got along particularly well with him" - Ex-Chelsea star claims Thomas Tuchel revived his career during his time with the Blues "I got along particularly well with him" - Ex-Chelsea star claims Thomas Tuchel revived his career during his time with the Blues
"I got along particularly well with him" - Ex-Chelsea star claims Thomas Tuchel revived his career during his time with the Blues
When will Antonio Rudiger return from injury? Fresh reports emerge on Real Madrid star When will Antonio Rudiger return from injury? Fresh reports emerge on Real Madrid star
When will Antonio Rudiger return from injury? Fresh reports emerge on Real Madrid star 

Antonio Rudiger: A Brief Biography

Antonio Rudiger Biography


Antonio Rudiger is a German professional footballer who was born on 3 March 1993 in Berlin, Germany. He plays as a defender for both, his national team Germany and club Chelsea.


Background


Rudiger began playing football at a noticeable platform at VfB Stuttgart in 2012. Rudiger also played in the final of DFB Pokal where they lost 3-2 against FC Bayern Munich.


Debut


Rudiger was part of several German national youth football teams, including the Germany U21 team.


Rudiger made his debut for senior German national team on 13 May, 2014 in a 0-0 draw against Poland. He also got selected in Germany’s 23-man squad for UEFA Euro 2016 before he was ruled out due to an injury.


Rise to Glory


During 2013-14 season, Rudiger made 35 appearances for VfB Stuttgart where he scored two goals. After that he moved to Roma in 2015 and to Chelsea in 2017.


He had a very impressive season during 2015-16. For instance, on February 2016, Rudiger scored a goal in only the 4th minute of the match against AC Milan. His ruthless determination and spirit helped him to get regular matches for both his club team and national team. This earned him a transfer in one of the leading clubs, Chelsea for a reported fee of £29 million. In 2017, he was also part of the squad that won the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.


Low Points


Rudiger remained out of the team on many occasions due to injury like in 2014-15 season and during the Euros.


Club Career


Antonio Rudiger made his club career debut for VfB Stuttgart in 2011. He was retained for the team till 2015 season, after which he was contacted by Roma on loan.


He was retained by Roma in the next season also, where he made 35 appearances with 4 assists. In 2017, he moved to Chelsea for £29 million on a five-year deal.


During 2013-14 season, Antonio played 35 matches and scored two goals. His 2015-16 season, his performance was also similar to it where he scored two goals in 37 games.