Per Mertesacker
GermanyathleteMaleb. 19846.5Global Dominance: 0.02%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 set to succeed Andreas Rettig as the new sports director.
Jürgen Klopp wird neuer Bundestrainer
Switzerland· 2026-07-25
Former defender Per Mertesacker joins Klopp as the federation’s new managing director for sport.
Jürgen Klopp starts Germany coach job with talk of resigning
Canada· 2026-07-25Per Mertesacker is taking on a new role as the sports director for the DFB after previously leading the Academy at FC Arsenal.
Per Mertesacker beim DFB: Der erste Weltmeister von 2014 in einer Chefrolle - SportGermany· 2026-07-24
Per Mertesacker will take over as the sporting director of the DFB.
'Si llegan a tocar a mi familia, me marcho'
Colombia· 2026-07-24
Per Mertesacker will become the managing director of the DFB.
News am Abend - Nachrichten vom 24. Juli 2026 - PolitikGermany· 2026-07-24
Per Mertesacker will take over as the sporting director of the DFB.
Klopp, seleccionador de Alemania hasta 2030 con el sueño de trazar un estilo propio
Panama· 2026-07-24
Per Mertesacker will take over as the sporting director of the DFB.
Alemania presenta a Klopp como su nuevo entrenador
Honduras· 2026-07-24Per Mertesacker will take over as the DFB's managing director starting January 2027.
DFB: Jürgen Klopp wird neuer Bundestrainer, Mertesacker Geschäftsführer - SportGermany· 2026-07-24
Former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker, a World Cup winner with Germany in 2014, will replace Andreas Rettig as the DFB’s sporting director.
Jürgen Klopp confirmed as new Germany head coach – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-24
Per Mertesacker has been appointed as the new sports director of the DFB.
DFB: Klopp-Vorstellung als neuer Bundestrainer – die Pressekonferenz im Stream - SportGermany· 2026-07-24Per Mertesacker is invited as a former footballer for analysis.
WM 2026: Im TV-Marathon durch die Monster-WMSwitzerland· 2026-07-04
Per Mertesacker is part of the co-expert duo analyzing the lineup with great speed.
TV-Kritik Deutschland-Paraguay im ZDF: Bis zum bitteren Ende - MedienGermany· 2026-06-30
Per Mertesacker insisted on the need to avoid excessive rotations and maintain tactical stability.
La prensa alemana asegura que el duelo ante Ecuador será ‘como una final’ | Fútbol | Deportes
Ecuador· 2026-06-25
Per Mertesacker is one of the younger players listening attentively to Christian Streich.
TV-Kritik zur Fußball-WM: Deutschland gegen Elfenbeinküste im ZDF - MedienGermany· 2026-06-21
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
Kenya· 2025-12-03
Per Mertesacker is a former teammate of Christoph Kramer and currently works as a TV expert alongside him.
das Interview mit Christoph KramerSwitzerland· 2025-04-29
