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Following his triumphant win in the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea, Antonio Rudiger has found himself well-positioned to replicate the same accomplishment now with Real Madrid. This opportunity represents a significant milestone for the 31-year-old, allowing him to etch his name into the storied history of Real Madrid’s European triumphs. Throughout these accolades, there is a constant source of support cheering him on – his wife, Laura Rudiger.

Antonio Rudiger exchanged vows with Laura in 2019 and has been together since. Now, let’s delve into all the essential details about her.

Who is Laura Rudiger?

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Laura Rudiger is a distinguished 29-year-old German handball player. She enjoyed a commendable professional career with the German national team and clubs including VfL Oldenburg and Frisch Auf Göppingen. However, Laura decided to retire from sports in 2019, coinciding with her marriage to Antonio Rudiger.

The couple had been in a long-term relationship since Rudiger was still playing for VfB Stuttgart. In 2019, they celebrated their union through a private wedding ceremony attended by their closest friends and family members. The Rudigers are also parents to two children. Their son Djamal Sahr Rudiger, was born in February 2020, and the couple welcomed their daughter Aaliyah Trophy Rudiger a year later in June 2021.

 

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Drawing a clear line between their private lives and public personas, Laura and Antonio seldom share personal photographs on social media or discuss their relationship publicly. Nonetheless, it is evident that Laura’s unwavering support has been instrumental to the center-back’s successful soccer career. Additionally, the invaluable contributions of his parents have also significantly shaped his journey as a professional athlete.

All about Antonio Rudiger’s parents

Antonio Rudiger was born to Matthias and Lily Rudiger, both of whom hail from Sierra Leone. The couple fled their homeland during the civil war that erupted in 1991. The couple seek refuge in Germany where Antonio was born a year later. As immigrants, his parents were committed to ensuring that the future Real Madrid star grew up in a secure neighborhood and received a quality education.

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In addition to Antonio, they have one other son and four daughters. Even though he was born and raised in Germany, the ex-Chelsea star maintains strong ties to his African heritage. His journey from these beginnings to becoming an esteemed player at Real Madrid is nothing short of remarkable.

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