Per Mertesacker

Per Mertesacker

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Per Mertesacker is a retired German footballer who played as a central defender. Born on September 29, 1984, in Hanover, he had a distinguished career, notably with Werder Bremen and Arsenal, where he was known for his leadership and defensive prowess. Mertesacker also represented the German national team, earning 104 caps and playing a vital role in their 2014 World Cup victory. Since retiring from professional football, he has transitioned into coaching and punditry, often collaborating with former teammate Christoph Kramer in media roles.

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Per Mertesacker is one of the younger players listening attentively to Christian Streich.

TV-Kritik zur Fußball-WM: Deutschland gegen Elfenbeinküste im ZDF - Medien
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-06-21
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The countries' shared passion for football will be reflected on Thursday when German stars Per Mertesacker and Kai Havertz join Steinmeier to visit a London school.

German president arrives in UK on landmark state visit
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-12-03
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Per Mertesacker is a former teammate of Christoph Kramer and currently works as a TV expert alongside him.

das Interview mit Christoph Kramer
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-29
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