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Antonio Rüdiger
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.
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sports · German footballer (born 1993) · association football player · also Antonio Rüdiger, Antonio Rudiger, Rüdiger
Born 3 March 1993 · Q96755
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2026· 6 entries
Public attention spiked: 34,806 Wikipedia readers in one day, 19× the usual 1,831, with 1 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 10,075 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.5× the usual 1,831, with 4 article edits. Editors noted: upd nationalcaps
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Public attention spiked: 28,579 Wikipedia readers in one day, 15.6× the usual 1,831, with 1 article edits. Editors noted: upd nationalcaps
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Public attention spiked: 27,772 Wikipedia readers in one day, 15.2× the usual 1,831, with 6 article edits. Editors noted: This is a much clearer photo
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The Guardian: Antonio Rüdiger: ‘Refugees have no other choice – it’s important they be listened to’
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2025· 1 entry
Won award: La Liga Team of the Season (2024–25).
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2024· 12 entries
Won the FIFA Club World Cup with Real Madrid (2024).
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Won: UEFA Super Cup with Real Madrid (2024).
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Won: FIFA Intercontinental Cup with Real Madrid (2024).
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Won award: FIFA Men's World 11 (2024).
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Won award: FIFPRO Men's World 11 (2024).
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Won award: UEFA Champions League Squad/Team of the Season (2023–24).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (2023–24).
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Won award: La Liga Team of the Season (2023–24).
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Won award: IFFHS Men's World Team (2024).
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Won: La Liga with Real Madrid (2023–24).
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Won: Supercopa de España with Real Madrid (2024).
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Won: UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid (2023–24).
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2023· 1 entry
Won: Copa del Rey with Real Madrid (2022–23).
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2022· 10 entries
Won the FIFA Club World Cup with Real Madrid (2022).
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Runner-up: FA Cup with Chelsea (2021–22).
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Runner-up: EFL Cup with Chelsea (2021–22).
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Won: UEFA Super Cup with Real Madrid (2022).
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Won: FIFA Club World Cup with Real Madrid (2022).
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Won award: UEFA Champions League Squad/Team of the Season (2021–22).
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Won award: PFA Team of the Year (2021–22).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (2021–22).
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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
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Played for Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2022) — 106 appearances, 3 goals.
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2021· 7 entries
Won the FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea (2021).
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Won: FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea (2021).
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Won: UEFA Super Cup with Chelsea (2021).
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Won: UEFA Champions League with Chelsea (2020–21).
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Runner-up: FA Cup with Chelsea (2020–21).
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Won award: UEFA Champions League Squad/Team of the Season (2020–21).
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Wrote an article for The Players' Tribune, entitled "This Article Will Not Solve Racism in Football", on the subject, discussing his experiences with racism throughout his life and career, and potential ways to fight
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2020· 2 entries
Runner-up: FA Cup with Chelsea (2019–20).
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Rüdiger gave a like to an Islamistic diatribe against French President Emmanuel Macron on Instagram
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2019· 2 entries
Runner-up: EFL Cup with Chelsea (2018–19).
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Won: UEFA Europa League with Chelsea (2018–19).
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2018· 3 entries
Won the English FA Cup with Chelsea (2017-2018).
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Won: FA Cup with Chelsea (2017–18).
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2022 and 2026) and two UEFA European Championships (in 2020 and 2024)
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2017· 5 entries
Won the FIFA Confederations Cup with Germany (2017).
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Won: FIFA Confederations Cup with Germany (2017).
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Joined Chelsea in 2017.
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Played for Chelsea F.C. (2017–2022) — 133 appearances, 9 goals.
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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
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2016· 2 entries
Joined Roma in 2016.
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Played for AS Roma (2016–2017) — 26 appearances, 0 goals.
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2015· 4 entries
Joined Roma in 2015.
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Played for AS Roma (2015–2016) — 30 appearances, 2 goals.
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Joined Roma, initially on loan and a year later for a €9 million fee
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ESPN described him as a "tall, quick and athletic defender who is
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2014· 1 entry
Played for Germany men's national association football team (2014) — 81 appearances, 3 goals.
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2012· 5 entries
Won award: Fritz Walter Medal U19 Gold (2012).
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Played for VfB Stuttgart (2012–2016) — 66 appearances, 2 goals.
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Played for Germany national under-20 football team (2012–2012) — 2 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Germany national under-21 football team (2012–2013) — 10 appearances, 1 goals.
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Joined Stuttgart in 2012.
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2011· 3 entries
Joined Stuttgart II in 2011.
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Played for Germany national under-19 football team (2011–2012) — 13 appearances, 1 goals.
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Played for VfB Stuttgart II (2011–2012) — 22 appearances, 3 goals.
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2010· 1 entry
Played for Germany national under-18 football team (2010–2011) — 8 appearances, 4 goals.
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1993· 1 entry
Born 1993-03-03.
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