Summary

Antonio Rüdiger (Germany), Defender, 83 caps, 3 international goals, model: 1.1% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Antonio Rüdiger

#22 Defender Real Madrid C. F. (ESP) Germany

Antonio Rüdiger is a 33-year-old defender for Real Madrid C. F. (ESP) and Germany. He has earned 83 caps and 3 international goals for Germany. Our model puts Germany's title chance at 6% with a 96% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Antonio has collected 18 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

83 Caps

3 Goals

1 Season goals

0 Assists

6.94 Form rating

Age33Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)Weight185 lbsMarket value€8.1M

View next match prediction See Germany team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Low

High shots volume Average

Tournament form Steady

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Antonio Rüdiger · the model’s read

Antonio Rüdiger brings 83 caps and 3 international goals for Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Real Madrid C. F. (ESP). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Rüdiger's anytime-goalscoring probability at 1.1% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.02 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Antonio Rüdiger: World Cup 2026 Form

How Antonio has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.8

Avg rating 2 games · WC 2026

7.1

Last match vs Côte d'Ivoire

6.6

vs Curaçao

17 min

7.1

vs Côte d'Ivoire

45 min

Antonio Rüdiger: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (2 games) alongside the career baseline (49 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.8

Career baseline 6.9

1.45 Shotsper 90 min 0.71

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.11

— Key passesper 90 min 0.35

1.45 Tacklesper 90 min 0.87

— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.3

2.9 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.72

74 Touchesper 90 min 78

At World Cup 2026, Antonio is rating 6.8 — in line with his 6.9 career baseline.

Germany defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Antonio lines up behind for Germany at World Cup 2026 in Group E.

Manuel Neuer Goalkeeper 7.0 Career rating

Joshua Kimmich Defender 1.43 Tackles / 90

Jonathan Tah Defender 1.03 Tackles / 90

David Raum Defender 1.76 Tackles / 90

Nico Schlotterbeck Defender 1.85 Tackles / 90

Waldemar Anton Defender 1.98 Tackles / 90

Antonio Rüdiger: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Chelsea35M €

2017 - 2022

Roma

2015 - 2017

Stuttgart

2012 - 2016

Stuttgart II

2011 - 2015

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

18 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

3× FIFA Club World Cup 2021, 2022, 2024

3× UEFA Super Cup 2021, 2022, 2024

2× UEFA Champions League 2020-2021, 2023-2024

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

5 Cup Competitions

2 International

1 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

1× Spanish La Liga
2023-2024

Cup Competitions 5

3× FIFA Club World Cup
202120222024
3× UEFA Super Cup
202120222024
2× UEFA Champions League
2020-20212023-2024
1× English FA Cup
2017-2018

+ 1 more competition

International 2

1× FIFA Confederations Cup
2017
1× UEFA Europa League
2018-2019

Individual Awards 1

1× FIFA FIFPro World XI
2024

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Antonio's career.

2 LandmarksTop career moments

2 ClubsAcross top leagues

18 AchievementsMajor honours

English Premier League Player Of The Match Chelsea ·

English Premier League

Award

UEFA European Championships Player Of The Match Germany ·

UEFA European Championships

Award

Antonio Rüdiger: Quick Facts

#22Shirt number

33Age

1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)Height

185 lbsWeight

Berlin, GermanyBirthplace

Real Madrid C. F. (ESP)Club

Antonio in pictures

Antonio Rüdiger — Illustration — Illustration

Part of the Germany squad at World Cup 2026

Germany team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Antonio Rüdiger play?

Antonio Rüdiger plays as a Defender for Real Madrid C. F. (ESP). At World Cup 2026 they represent Germany.

How many caps does Antonio Rüdiger have?

Antonio Rüdiger has 83 international caps for Germany, with 3 international goals.

What trophies has Antonio Rüdiger won?

Antonio Rüdiger has won 18 career honours. Notable titles include FIFA Club World Cup (x3), UEFA Super Cup (x3), UEFA Champions League (x2).

What is Germany's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Germany at 6% to win World Cup 2026 and 96% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Germany in at World Cup 2026?

Germany are in Group E at World Cup 2026, facing Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador.