Antonio Rüdiger

Antonio Rüdiger is one of the most decorated defenders of his generation, winning the UEFA Champions League with both Chelsea in 2021 and Real Madrid in 2024. The powerful German centre-back began his career at VfB Stuttgart before spells at Roma and Chelsea, where he became a fan favourite at Stamford Bridge. Since joining Real Madrid in 2022, Rüdiger has added La Liga and further European honours to his collection. A Germany international with over 65 caps, he was part of the squad that won the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup and has represented his country at multiple European Championships and World Cups.