Antonio Rüdiger Net Worth: Investments, Salary & Endorsements
Antonio Rüdiger is a German professional footballer who has a net worth of $25 million. Antonio Rüdiger plays as a defender for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Germany national team . Considered one of the best defenders in the world, he is known for his aggressive playing style, speed, tackling ability and strong aerial presence. Rüdiger began his career with VfB Stuttgart , representing their reserves in the 3. Liga and the first team in the Bundesliga . In 2015, he joined Roma , initially on loan and a year later for a fee of €9 million. He was signed by Chelsea in 2017 for a reported £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, Rüdiger signed for European champions Real Madrid, winning the Champions League again in 2024. He made his international debut for Germany in May 2014. He was forced to miss UEFA Euro 2016 due to an injury sustained early in the season, but was part of the squad that won the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. He retained his place in the squad for the 2018 World Cup , and later also featured in UEFA Euro 2020 , the 2022 World Cup and UEFA Euro 2024 .
Career
He played for several different clubs during his youth career, including VfB Sperber Neukölln, Tasmania Berlin, Neuköllner Sportfreunde, Hertha Zehlendorf and Borussia Dortmund .
Stuttgart
Rüdiger joined Stuttgart ‘s youth academy in May 2011. At the time he was already 18 years old, so he could have played for the B team, but according to FIFA rules , a player cannot play competitive matches for two teams in the same season, so he had to wait until July. His professional debut for Stuttgart II was on 23 July against Arminia Bielefeld , on the first matchday of the 2011–12 3. Liga season .
He made his debut for the first team on 29 January 2012, in a match against Borussia Mönchengladbach , which ended in a 3–0 defeat. On 4 October 2012, he had his first competitive international match at club level, against Molde Fotballklub in the UEFA Europa League . After the departure of Maza Rodríguez in the winter transfer window, Rüdiger eventually became a regular starter for the club, further strengthened by the injuries of Georg Niedermeier and Serdar Taşçı . On 19 April 2013, he extended his contract with Stuttgart until June 2017. Rüdiger scored his first goal on 1 September 2013, in a home match against Hoffenheim , which ended in a 6–2 win for the Reds .
Rome
On 19 August 2015, Rüdiger was loaned to Roma for one year, in a deal that cost 4 million euros with an option to buy.
Roma exercised their option to buy on 30 May 2016, with the defender signing a four-year deal with the Giallorossi .
Chelsea
He was announced by Chelsea on 9 July 2017, signing a five-year contract. Rüdiger was given the number 2 shirt, previously worn by Serbian Branislav Ivanović , who had left the club in January. The transfer fee was not disclosed, but was speculated to be around £34 million.
In May 2018, he won his first title with the team, the FA Cup . The pinnacle came three years later, with the UEFA Champions League title . Rüdiger had a great performance in the tournament and was a regular starter for Thomas Tuchel ‘s team , where he formed the central defensive trio alongside César Azpilicueta and Thiago Silva .
The trio were retained for the following season, as Chelsea sought their third Champions League title. The team were eventually knocked out of the Champions League in April 2022 in the quarter-finals by Real Madrid . Despite winning 3–2 away at the Santiago Bernabéu , the Blues were eliminated 5–4 on aggregate.
Real Madrid
He was announced as a reinforcement for Real Madrid on June 2, 2022, signing with the Spanish club for four seasons. He made his official debut on August 10, in a 2–0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt , in a match valid for the UEFA Super Cup.
Salary and contract
As of June 2024, according to Capology, Antonio Rudiger earns a weekly salary of €280,385 ($300,000) at the Bernabeu. This translates to an estimated annual gross salary, including bonuses, of €14,580,000 ($15,640,000). Like many soccer stars, Rudiger also enjoys a boot sponsorship with American company Under Armour. With over 10.3 million followers on Instagram, he commands a significant influence on social media. While his financial success is beyond doubt, let’s delve deeper into his personal life.
Endorsements
Antonio Rüdiger has secured sponsorship deals with several brands throughout his career. Notably, he has a personal sponsorship deal with Nike, which requires him to wear Nike footwear in all of his professional matches.
Investments
Rüdiger is not only an experienced football player, but also an astute businessman. He has invested in several ventures that have contributed to his wealth:
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- Real estate investments and their returns
