Antonio Rudiger
32-Year-Old
Real Madrid
La Liga
OUT
Injury Quadriceps
Est. Return 10/4/2025
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.
Suffers quadriceps injury
Rudiger was diagnosed with a left quadriceps injury and will be sidelined for the time being, the club announced Friday.
ANALYSIS
Rudiger underwent tests following Friday's training session, and while there's no clear timetable for his return, he's expected to miss a few games even in a best-case scenario. This means Dean Huijsen and Eder Militao should continue to start at center-back going forward, with David Alaba and Raul Asencio providing depth.
Rudiger underwent tests following Friday's training session, and while there's no clear timetable for his return, he's expected to miss a few games even in a best-case scenario. This means Dean Huijsen and Eder Militao should continue to start at center-back going forward, with David Alaba and Raul Asencio providing depth.
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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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Back available Monday
Rudiger (knee) has received the medical green light and is back available for Monday's clash against Pachuca in the FIFA Club World Cup, coach Xabi Alonso said in the press conference. "Rudiger has been given the all-clear and is in the squad after his surgery. He's going to be very important. We'll have to take it gradually, but we're happy."
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Aiming return against Pachuca
Rudiger (knee) is aiming for a return to competition in the second clash of the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup against Pachuca, coach Xabi Alonso said in the press conference. "Rudiger made a tremendous effort during the season and has put in a very good effort for his recovery. He's going to be the first to return. If all goes well, he'll be called up for the second game."
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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.