Per Mertesacker

Per Mertesacker is a German former professional footballer who played as a central defender. He was born on September 29, 1984, in Hanover, West Germany. He began his professional career with Hannover 96 before moving to Werder Bremen in 2006. In 2011, he joined Arsenal, where he made over 200 appearances and won the FA Cup in the 2013–14, 2014–15, and 2016–17 seasons. At international level, Mertesacker represented Germany, earning over 100 caps. He was part of the squad that won the 2014 FIFA World Cup and retired from international football after the tournament.

Per Mertesacker ist ein ehemaliger deutscher Fußballspieler. Er stand zuletzt beim FC Arsenal unter Vertrag und leitet dessen Fußballakademie Arsenal Academy. Von 2004 bis 2014 bestritt er 104 Spiele für die Nationalmannschaft und wurde 2014 in Brasilien Weltmeister.