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My Take
Per Mertesacker was never the defender highlight reels loved, and that's exactly why I rate him. At 200 cm he could have relied on size, but his real weapon was reading the game and positioning, snuffing out danger before it ever became a moment. Rising through Hannover 96's youth ranks gave him a grounded, self-made quality I admire. He was a quiet pillar of Germany's 2014 World Cup-winning side, the kind of steady presence champions need behind them. Moving into developing young players at the Arsenal Academy fits him perfectly. Defenders this unflashy and intelligent deserve far more respect than they get.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Per Mertesacker
- Name (Japanese)
- ペア・メルテザッカー
- Reading
- ぺあ・めるてざっかー
- Born
- September 29, 1984 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rat
- Origin
- Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 200 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2014 Silbernes Lorbeerblatt
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Per Mertesacker born?
Born September 29, 1984 (age 41).
Where is Per Mertesacker from?
Per Mertesacker is from Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany.
What does Per Mertesacker do?
Per Mertesacker works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Per Mertesacker?
Per Mertesacker is 200 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.