German · Stuttgart, Germany · Born 6 March 1996Rapid German forward whose pace and movement caused havoc, though his finishing was often scrutinised during a challenging spell at Chelsea.
Timo Werner was born in Stuttgart, Germany on 6 March 1996. He rose to prominence at RB Leipzig, scoring 95 goals in 159 appearances and becoming one of the Bundesliga's most feared strikers. He joined Chelsea in 2020 for £47.5 million but struggled to replicate his prolific German form, managing 23 goals in 89 appearances. Despite his finishing struggles, his pace, work rate and movement contributed to Chelsea winning the Champions League in 2021. He returned to RB Leipzig in 2022 and later joined Tottenham on loan. He has earned over 55 caps for Germany.
Becoming RB Leipzig's all-time leading scorer
Despite his struggles in front of goal at Chelsea, his tireless running and movement were key to their Champions League triumph in 2021.
Did You Know?How They Played
Pacey striker with excellent runs behind defensive lines and clinical finishing
Lasting Impact
Werner established himself as one of Germany's key attacking players during the late 2010s and early 2020s. His success at RB Leipzig helped elevate the club's profile in European football.
Career Honours
- Champions League 2021
- UEFA Super Cup 2021
- FIFA Confederations Cup 2017
- Club World Cup 2021
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart | 2013–2016 | — | 103 | 14 | #11 |
| Leipzig | 2016–2020 | loan | 179 | 27 | #8 |
| Chelsea | 2020–2023 | 53M EUR | 162 | 38 | #8 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 2024–2024 | loan | 10 | 2 | #8 |
 Germany | — | — | 57 | 24 | — |
German Athletes