Antonio Rudiger
32-Year-Old
Real Madrid
La Liga
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Rudiger was the anchor of Real Madrid's defense during a 2024/25 season plagued by injuries across the back line. He managed 33 appearances (30 starts) and despite a late knee injury, should be set for the new season after featuring regularly in the Club World Cup. Rudiger's physicality and leadership helped Los Blancos maintain one of the top defensive records in La Liga last season, as he totaled 11 clean sheets. For now, it seems like he'll remain a starter, which makes him one of the best center-back options in the league in terms of fantasy.
Starting immediately
Rudiger (quadriceps) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Girona.
ANALYSIS
Rudiger has wasted no time finding time on the field after an injury that has left him out since the second match of the season, with the defender starting immediately on Sunday. He has only been an option for two games all season, starting in both, likely to maintain this role if he can maintain fitness.
Rudiger has wasted no time finding time on the field after an injury that has left him out since the second match of the season, with the defender starting immediately on Sunday. He has only been an option for two games all season, starting in both, likely to maintain this role if he can maintain fitness.
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Back available Sunday
Rudiger (quadriceps) is back available for Sunday's clash against Girona, coach Xabi Alonso said in the press conference, according to Madrid Xtra. "Rudiger is back."
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Suffers quadriceps injury
Rudiger was diagnosed with a left quadriceps injury and will be sidelined for the time being, the club announced Friday.
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Clears suspension
Rudiger has cleared his suspension of six games for throwing an object at an official in April and is back available for Real Madrid moving forward.
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Still suspended one game
Rudiger is back fit for Real Madrid but will miss the season opener against Osasuna next Tuesday as he still has one game remaining on his six-match suspension for throwing an object at an official in April, the league announced in April.
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Deemed fit again
Rudiger (knee) appeared off the bench for 12 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 win over Pachuca.
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Real Madrid to offer new deal?
Real Madrid are ready to offer Rudiger a new contract, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport Deutschland.
ANALYSIS
Rudiger's current contract at Real Madrid expires at the end of the 2025/26 season, but Los Merengues are already exploring the alternative of keeping him around past that date. Even though Rudiger is not getting any younger, the defender remains one of the best center-backs in the world. Teams in the Saudi Pro League are also keeping close tabs on the Germany international.
Rudiger's current contract at Real Madrid expires at the end of the 2025/26 season, but Los Merengues are already exploring the alternative of keeping him around past that date. Even though Rudiger is not getting any younger, the defender remains one of the best center-backs in the world. Teams in the Saudi Pro League are also keeping close tabs on the Germany international.