Antonio Rudiger is a German professional footballer who currently plays for La Liga side Real Madrid. He has established himself as one of the best centre-backs of his generation and plays incredibly well for both the German national team and Real Madrid, the two teams he currently represents. His awkward yet dominant style of defending sets him apart from other defenders and makes him a very tough opponent for attackers to face. This article talks about Antonio Rudiger’s net worth and the salary he earns while representing Real Madrid.
Antonio Rudiger started his footballing career when he joined the youth academy of VfB Sperber Neukolln in 2000. He represented them for a couple of years before moving to the youth academy of SV Tasmania Berlin. Rudiger stayed with them till 2005 before moving to Neukollner Sportfreunde 1907. He spent just a year with them before leaving to join Hertha Zehlendorf. He stayed with them till 2008 before joining the youth academy of Borussia Dortmund. Rudiger polished his football skills while rising through the ranks at all of these clubs before joining his final youth academy, VfB Stuttgart.
It was while playing for VfB Stuttgart that Rudiger got the opportunity to make his senior debut. Rudiger made his debut for VfB Stuttgart II in the 3. Liga against Arminia Bielefeld On 23rd July 2011. He followed this up by making his debut for VfB Stuttgart’s first team on 29th January 2012. Rudiger managed to develop into a crucial player for the club, but injuries always hampered him from becoming a regular starter, and he was sent out on loan to Serie A side AS Roma in the 2015/16 season.
A half-time sub for #ASRoma: Antonio Rudiger comes on for Kostas Manolas. pic.twitter.com/iLDdCh0x3G
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) February 23, 2017
Antonio Rudiger signed with AS Roma on 19th August 2015, with the clubs agreeing to an optional fee at the end of the loan if Roma wanted to sign him permanently. Rudiger made his debut for the club on 12th September 2015 against Frosinone. After a successful loan spell, Roma decided to sign Rudiger permanently and sealed the deal with VfB Stuttgart on 30th May 2016. Rudiger continued to impress with Roma in 2016/17, and his performances caught the eye of some of the top clubs in Europe.
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It was Premier League side Chelsea who decided to make the first move for the promising defender and signed him on 9th July 2017. It was while playing for Chelsea that Rudiger gained most of his fame and acclaim. He made his debut against Arsenal on 6th August 2017 in the FA Community Shield before making his Premier League debut for the club just six days later. Rudiger stayed with Chelsea till 2022 and ended up making 203 appearances in all competitions while winning various trophies like the UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Antonio Rudiger managed to impress one of the biggest clubs in the world, Real Madrid, who decided to sign the German star on 2nd June 2022 after he became a free agent. He made his debut for the club on 10th August 2022 and has become a regular at the club. He was offered a four-year deal to sign with the club, which is one of the many professional contracts Rudiger has received during his career. It is with the help of such lucrative football contracts that the German star has managed to accumulate a net worth of around $30 Million.
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Antonio Rudiger signed his latest contract when he joined La Liga side Real Madrid on 1st July 2022. This was a four-year contract that will keep the German star at the club till the summer of 2026. Rudiger’s contract with the club is worth a little more than $15 Million per year, which roughly translates to a salary of around $300,000 per week. This is just one of the many contracts Rudiger has received in his career, and such a high-paying contract will surely go a long way in helping boost Rudiger’s net worth even further.
Rudiger continues to excel in La Liga while playing for Real Madrid and has already won various trophies at the club, including the La Liga, Copa del Rey, Supercopa de Espana, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup. He is currently playing in his third season for Real Madrid and has already made 130 appearances for the club. Rudiger has become a regular starter for the Los Blancos and is an extremely crucial piece who fits right into the heart of the defence of Real Madrid.
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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