German · Stuttgart, Germany · Born 4 April 1987German midfielder who won the 2014 World Cup and Champions League titles with Real Madrid and Juventus, known for his box-to-box play and leadership.
Sami Khedira was born in Stuttgart, Germany on 4 April 1987. Of Tunisian descent, he came through Stuttgart's academy and won the Bundesliga in 2007. He joined Real Madrid in 2010 for €14 million and won La Liga, the Champions League in 2014, and the Copa del Rey. He moved to Juventus in 2015 on a free transfer, winning five Serie A titles. A powerful, intelligent midfielder with excellent timing of runs into the box, he earned 77 caps for Germany and was a key member of their 2014 World Cup-winning squad. Injuries impacted his later career.
Key player in Germany's 2014 World Cup victory
He scored Germany's seventh goal in their famous 7-1 demolition of Brazil in the 2014 World Cup semi-final on home soil.
Did You Know?How They Played
Box-to-box midfielder with strong aerial ability and work rate
Lasting Impact
Versatile midfielder who achieved success at club and international level
Career Honours
- World Cup 2014
- La Liga 2012
- Champions League 2014
- Serie A 5x
- Champions League 2016
- Serie A 2015
- Serie A 2016
- Serie A 2017
- Serie A 2018
- Serie A 2020
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart | 2006–2010 | 98 | 8 | #6 |
| Real Madrid | 2010–2015 | 76 | 7 | #5 |
| Juventus | 2015–2021 | 81 | 10 | #5 |
| Hertha Berlin | 2021–2022 | 26 | 2 | — |
 Germany | — | 77 | 7 | — |
German Athletes