Antonio Rüdiger is retained at Real Madrid until June 2027. The 33-year-old defender earns £280,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Antonio Rüdiger
Current Club: Real Madrid
🌍 German/Sierra Leonean
💰 Weekly Wage: £280,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Antonio Rüdiger earns 446.1% above the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Antonio Rüdiger was a defender at Chelsea. He now plays as a centre-back for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Germany national team.
He joined Chelsea in 2017 for an estimated £27 million and won the FA Cup in his first season, the UEFA Europa League in his second season, and the UEFA Champions League in 2021.
However, he started his career at VfB Stuttgart, where he played for the reserve team in the 3. Liga and the primary group in the Bundesliga. He joined Roma in 2015, first on loan and then for a fee of €9 million a year later. Rüdiger signed a contract with Real Madrid in 2022 as a free agent.
Antonio Rudiger has scored an impressive number of goals throughout his career and is regarded as one of the world’s best defenders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Antonio Rüdiger's contract expire?
Antonio Rüdiger's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Antonio Rüdiger earn per week?
Antonio Rüdiger earns approximately £280,000 per week.
Who does Antonio Rüdiger play for?
Antonio Rüdiger currently plays for Real Madrid.
What position does Antonio Rüdiger play?
Antonio Rüdiger plays as a defender.
How old is Antonio Rüdiger?
Antonio Rüdiger is 33 years old.
What is Antonio Rüdiger's annual salary?
Annualised, Antonio Rüdiger's basic salary is approximately £14,560,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £280,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Antonio Rüdiger sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Antonio Rüdiger can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2026, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2027.
How many months are left on Antonio Rüdiger's contract?
Antonio Rüdiger has approximately 10 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2027. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Antonio Rüdiger's wage compare to other defenders?
Antonio Rüdiger earns roughly 5.46x the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Antonio Rüdiger is paid 5.46x the position average.
When was Antonio Rüdiger born?
Antonio Rüdiger was born on March 3, 1993, making the player 33 years old as of today.