Sebastian Rudy is a versatile German footballer who played as a midfielder and defender throughout his career.
He began his professional career at VfB Stuttgart, where he made his debut in 2008.
Rudy spent a significant part of his career at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim from 2010 to 2017.
Biography
Early Life
Sebastian Rudy is a German former professional footballer known for his versatility on the field, playing primarily as a midfielder or defender. He began his football journey at a young age, joining VfB Stuttgart's youth academy in 2003. Rudy made his senior debut with VfB Stuttgart II in 2007, showcasing his talent in the semi-professional Regionalliga Süd before stepping up to the first team.
Career
Rudy's professional career took off when he signed with VfB Stuttgart's first team in 2008. He made his competitive debut in the DFB-Pokal shortly after, contributing to a significant 5-0 victory over Hansa Lüneburg. In 2010, he transferred to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, where he spent a majority of his career, making his Bundesliga debut later that year. His time at Hoffenheim was marked by consistent performances, including his first goal for the club in 2011.
In 2017, Rudy joined Bayern Munich, where he won the Bundesliga title during his one-year stint. He later moved to Schalke 04 in 2018, before returning to Hoffenheim on loan in 2019 and then permanently in 2021. Rudy's international career was equally impressive; he debuted for the German national team in 2014 and was part of the squad that won the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2017. He also made headlines for scoring the fastest goal in World Cup qualifiers for Germany in 2017.
Rudy retired from professional football in 2023 and currently plays for the German amateur team SG Dilsberg, marking a new chapter in his football journey.
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Career & Clubs
VfB Stuttgart
Rudy joined VfB Stuttgart's youth academy in 2003 and started his senior career in 2007 with the club's reserve team, playing in the semi-professional Regionalliga Süd. He made his professional debut with the same team in the newly established 3. Liga on 2 August 2008 against Union Berlin. During the summer of 2008, he also signed a contract with VfB Stuttgart's first team, for which he made his competitive debut in the first round of the DFB-Pokal on 10 August 2008 in their 5–0 away victory over Hansa Lüneburg.
TSG Hoffenheim
Rudy moved to TSG Hoffenheim in 2010. On 28 August 2010, Rudy made his debut in a Bundesliga match as a substitute by replacing Peniel Mlapa in the 89th minute in a 1–0 victory over St. Pauli. On 5 February 2011, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 victory over 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
Bayern Munich
On 15 January 2017, it was announced that Rudy would join Bayern Munich on 1 July 2017 after his Hoffenheim contract expired. On 6 August 2017, Rudy made his debut in a 5–4 penalty-shootout victory over Borussia Dortmund in the 2017 DFL-Supercup. In his first Bundesliga match with the club, he provided an assist from the free-kick to his fellow Bayern newcomer and his former Hoffenheim teammate Niklas Süle in a 3–1 win over Bayer Leverkusen. Rudy scored his first goal for Bayern Munich in a 3–0 victory over Hannover in the Bundesliga.
Schalke 04
On 27 August 2018, Rudy joined Schalke 04 on a…
Rudy debuted for the German senior team on 13 May 2014 in a friendly against Poland in Hamburg's Imtech Arena. On 6 October 2017, Rudy scored his first international goal from outside the box in a 3–1 victory over Northern Ireland. The goal was scored in the 2nd minute of the match and was Germany's fastest goal ever in World Cup qualifiers. On 4 June 2018, Rudy was named in Joachim Löw's final 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Club
International
Germany score listed first, score column indicates score after each Rudy goal.
- Club
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (2019–2021)
- Club
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (2021–2023)
- Club
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (2010–2017)
- Club
- VfB Stuttgart (2008–2010)
- Club
- Germany men's national association football team (2014–2019)
- Club
- VfB Stuttgart II (2007–2010)
- Club
- Germany national under-21 football team (2009–2013)
- Club
- Germany national under-18 football team (2007–2008)
- Club
- Germany national under-19 football team (2008–2009)
- Club
- Germany national under-17 association football team (2007–2008)
- Club
- FC Bayern Munich (2017–2018)
- Club
- Schalke 04 (2018–2021)
- League
- 3. Liga
- League
- Bundesliga
- National team
- Germany
Legacy
Bayern Munich
Bundesliga: 2017–18 DFL-Supercup: 2017, 2018 Germany U17
FIFA U-17 World Cup third place: 2007 Germany
FIFA Confederations Cup: 2017 Individual
Fritz Walter Medal U18 Silver Medal: 2008
Clubs
- Germany national under-17 association football team2007–2008
- Germany national under-18 football team2007–2008
- VfB Stuttgart II2007–2010
- Germany national under-19 football team2008–2009
- VfB Stuttgart2008–2010
- Germany national under-21 football team2009–2013
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim2010–2017
- Germany men's national association football team2014–2019
- FC Bayern Munich2017–2018
- Schalke 042018–2021
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim2019–2021
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim2021–2023
Played together with
- Adam AznouFC Bayern Munich · 2022
Adam HloušekVfB Stuttgart · 2014–2016- Adam HloušekVfB Stuttgart · 2014–2016
Adam HložekTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2024- Adhemar Ferreira de Camargo NetoVfB Stuttgart · 2001–2003
- Adolfo ValenciaFC Bayern Munich · 1993–1994
Adrian FeinFC Bayern Munich- Adrian KnupVfB Stuttgart · 1992–1994
Afriyie AcquahTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2013–2015
Aggelos CharisteasSchalke 04 · 2011–2011
Ahmed KutucuSchalke 04 · 2011
Alain SutterFC Bayern Munich · 1994–1995
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Identifiers & aliases
Sebastian Rudy is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder or defender. He began his senior career at VfB Stuttgart in 2008 before moving to TSG Hoffenheim in 2010, where he spent a majority of his playing career. Rudy transferred to Bayern Munich in 2017 and won the Bundesliga during a one-year spell with the club. He moved to Schalke 04 in 2018, before returning to Hoffenheim on a loan in 2019 and a permanent transfer in 2021. Rudy retired from professional football in 2023. He currently plays for German amateur team SG Dilsberg.
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