Read in-depth perspectives on Antonio Rudiger.

• He is a dual citizen of Germany and Sierra Leone, but he chose to represent Germany abroad.
• At different ages, he has represented Germany.
• He has competed at the U18, U19, U20, U21, and senior levels for Germany.
• On May 13, 2014, he made his debut for Germany against Poland in a 0-0 draw.
• After rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a training session on June 7, he was forced to miss UEFA Euro 2016 as a result of the injury.
• He was a member of the German national team that prevailed in Russia to claim the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. In the competition, he took part in four games, including the 1-0 victory over Chile in the championship.
• He scored his first goal for his country on October 8, 2017, when he headed in a 5-1 victory over Azerbaijan at home in World Cup qualifying.
• He was named to Germany’s final 23-man roster for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on June 4, 2018.