Antonio Rüdiger
Real MadridCB
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Mar 3, 1993 (33)
Right
6'3"
187 lb
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Records four clearances
Rudiger recorded one tackle (zero won) and four clearances in Thursday's 2-1 loss versus Ecuador.
Analysis: Rudiger started in the defense for the first time for Germany at this World Cup, recording a tackle and four clearances in his 90 minutes. With Nico Schlotterbeck out for the rest of the tournament, Rudiger is likely to now see an elevated role moving forward. However, with two goals allowed Thursday, this was a rough start for the center-back, with Waldemar Anton or Malick Thiaw as other options.
Signs contract extension until 2027
Rudiger signed a contract extension with Real Madrid until June 2027, the club announced.
Analysis: Rudiger made 25 appearances across all competitions this season, contributing one goal in 18 La Liga outings as injury limited his availability throughout what was a challenging campaign for the Merengues. Rudiger has been one of the most important defensive figures at the Bernabeu since joining from Chelsea in 2022, accumulating 182 La Liga appearances for the club and winning multiple major honours including the Champions League and La Liga title during his time in Madrid. His extension commits one of Real Madrid's most experienced and physically dominant defenders to the club for at least one further season.
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