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The 2023 FIBA World Cup has taken the basketball world by storm lately. Within two days of proceedings, the high-intensity basketball action has captivated audiences across the globe. NBA players especially have stunned the world with their skills, exhibiting what it takes to make it to the prestigious league. One such player that has thoroughly impressed on and all is Team Germany’s Dennis Schroder.

Dennis Schoder displayed his brilliance en route to Team Germany’s dominant win against Team Japan. The million-dollar NBA star has often delivered such incredible performances on the international stage for Team Germany. Over the years, he has also shown his abilities on the NBA court, amassing a whopping 2.3M Instagram followers as a result. However, off the court, the Toronto Raptors guard is known for his family-oriented lifestyle. Given his love for family, who is the German phenom married to?

Who’s Dennis Schroder married to?

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Dennis Schroder is married to fashion model and social media influencer, Ellen Ziolo. Ziolo is a German national born on December 10, 1991, in Braunschweig. She started her modelling career in her early 20s, working with several European high-end brands in the fashion industry. She signed with a modelling agency early in her career and has never looked back. She has since worked in luxurious fashion campaigns such as Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel while also gracing magazines including Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar. The 31-year-old’s modelling portfolio includes a wide range of styles, from high-fashion editorial shoots to commercial campaigns. Additionally, she has also had an eminent career as a social media influencer.

 

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She often shares videos and images of her fashion choices, travels, and family life. She has a staggering following on Instagram where she possesses 66.8K followers. She also often shares images of herself with Schroder and family during extravagant vacations on social media, exciting several fans.

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Schroder and Ziolo have had a happily married life for 4 years. The couple also share two kids, Dennis Jr. and Imalia Dennis Jr., born in 2019 and 2020 respectively. Despite coming from contrasting professional worlds, the couple have shared a loving relationship over the years. Their relationship however dates back to much before their marriage. Here’s a look into how the two lovebirds met.

How did the happy couple meet?

Before their love blossomed into a happy marriage, the two German nationals met at high school. Schroder and Ziolo attended the same school in Braunschweig, Germany where they first started dating. At this time, Schroder already started showing early signs of his basketball brilliance while Ziolo pursued her education and modelling career.

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The couple finally tied the knot in 2019 and have not looked back since. Schroder has often credited his wife as a strong support system for him throughout his basketball career. He mentioned her role in helping him stay grounded and focused on his goals. She has also often attended Schroder’s basketball games in the NBA as well as in Germany, further extending her support for his endeavors.

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The $25M worth NBA star has also described her as his “best friend” and “biggest support”, expressing his love for her publicly. This love and support will be much needed for the 29-year-old now as he takes on the international stage to bring glory to his nation.