Here is everything you need to know about Antonio Rüdiger’s wife, Laura Rüdiger

Here is everything you need to know about Antonio Rüdiger’s wife, Laura Rüdiger

Ciku Njuguna
updated at October 15, 2023 at 8:16 AM
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The Afro-German defender has represented top-tier football clubs and the German national football team for nearly two decades. The centre-back is known for his devotion to religion and philanthropy. Dig into this article to dive deeply into Antonio Rüdiger's wife's biography and family life.

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German national football player Antonio Rüdiger poses for a portrait during the official UEFA Euro 2020 media access day on June 12, 2021, in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Photo by Boris Streubel - UEFA.
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What are some interesting facts about Antonio Rüdiger? This article dives into the personal life of one of the six German football players to play for Serie A's Associazione Sportiva Roma. Scroll down and discover more about the Sierra Leonean defender's wife, Laura Rüdiger, one of the least-known football WAGS in the world.

Laura Rüdiger's profile summary and bio

Full name

Laura Rüdiger

Gender

Female

Year of birth

1993

Age

30 years old as of 2023

Current residence

Navàs, Barcelona, and Madrid, in Spain

Nationality

German

Hair colour

Brown

Eye colour

Brown

Relationship status

Married

Spouse

Antonio Rüdiger

Children

2

Profession

Homemaker

Antonio Rüdiger's wife's biography

Much is not known about Laura's background and upbringing. While most tabloids refer to Antonio Rüdiger's wife's name as Laura, a report in the Daily Mail suggests that her name is Lauren.

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Real Madrid CF's Antonio Rüdiger controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League match against Union Berlin at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 20, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno.
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What is Antonio Rüdiger's wife's birthplace?

The details of Laura's birthplace have yet to be revealed to the public. On the other hand, her husband is a Berlin-born striker whose roots can be traced to the Kono tribe of Sierra Leone.

What is Antonio Rüdiger's wife's nationality?

Like her husband, the reclusive WAG is a German national. According to tabloids, Antonio Rüdiger's wife, Laura, is a university graduate who studied at an unspecified German institute of higher learning.

How old is Antonio Rüdiger's wife, Laura?

Born on an unknown date in 1993, Laura is about 30 years old as of 2023. Her zodiac sign is unknown.

What is Antonio Rüdiger's religion?

The Sierra Leonean soccer star is a practising Muslim. While playing for Chelsea, he and other players, including Hakim Ziyech, N'Golo Kante, and Malang Sarr, wowed fans after they attended prayers at a local mosque in Abu Dhabi. However, neither he nor Laura have made the family's religious beliefs public.

Is Antonio Rüdiger's wife on Instagram?

Laura Rüdiger is not on Instagram. At the time of writing, there are no social media accounts of the German-born mother of two.

The Real Madrid defender periodically shares news of his family in interviews and shares pictures of their children on social media. However, none of Antonio Rüdiger's wife's photos can be found on any social media accounts.

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Although details of how the former Chelsea defender met his wife remain unknown, tabloids suggest that the two were childhood sweethearts. In 2019, the former street striker married his long-term girlfriend, Laura, in a private ceremony attended by friends and family. Speaking during the final year of his contract with Chelsea, he remarked on the role his wife played during the transfer talks, saying,

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AS Roma's Antonio Rüdiger poses for a photograph with his son after the Italian Serie A soccer match against AC Chievo Verona at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy on May 8, 2016. Photo by Claudio Pasquazi/Anadolu Agency.
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"You have to speak with the missus, but the missus left the decision to me. She said, "It is your decision", and "the kids are still small. It is not like they have friends already." So, yeah, it was down to me."

Does Antonio Rüdiger have a child?

February 2020 marked a new chapter in the couple's lives as they were blessed with their firstborn daughter, Djamal Sahr. In June 2021, the German couple got their second daughter, Aaliyah Trophy. In his now-deleted Instagram announcement, he remarked on Aaliyah's second name, saying,

"Alhamdulilah for everything. God always has a better plan than we do, Aaliyah Trophy Rudiger! My biggest 'Trophy'. Proud dad for the 2nd time."
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Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger warms up during a La Liga EA Sports football match against UD Las Palmas at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on September 27, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. Photo By Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press.
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What is Antonio Rüdiger's wife's net worth?

Laura's net worth has yet to be revealed to the public. On the other hand, her husband, Antonio Rüdiger's net worth is estimated at $30.4 million at the time of writing.

Although not much is known about Antonio Rüdiger's wife, Laura, she has received considerable fame from her connection to the German defender. Unlike most WAGs, she has succeeded in keeping details of her personal life private.

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Sports Brief has published a feature on world-class soccer star Antonio Rüdiger's career and his family life. The German-born centre-back is known for his rise from street striker to one of Chelsea's most expensive players. Click on the link above to discover more about the defender who has built a solid reputation as his team's dressing room dancer.

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Ciku Njuguna
Ciku Njuguna is a journalist with 3 year’s experience in content creation based in Kenya. She currently covers sports personnel as well as team biographies.