Rüdiger Advocates for Refugees

Antonio Rüdiger, the Real Madrid and Germany defender, is speaking out for refugees and challenging stereotypes. Drawing on his own family's experience, he highlights the importance of listening to refugees' stories.

Rüdiger grew up in Neukölln, Berlin, in a community largely made up of refugees, where his parents settled after fleeing civil war in Sierra Leone. By his own account, it was a tough area, but football helped him stay out of trouble and develop the skills that would take him to the top of the sport. catcross.biz