Player Info
Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Aerial presence (198 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Germany international
- Imposing frame
Next match
Per Mertesacker profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
-
Germany
- Date of birth
- 29 Sep 1984 (41 years)
- Height
- 198 cm
- Weight
- 90 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- P. Mertesacker
Per Mertesacker recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Germany vs Ghana
|
International Friendly | 30 Mar 2026 | 2 – 1 |
Switzerland vs Germany
|
International Friendly | 27 Mar 2026 | 3 – 4 |
|
Germany vs Slovakia
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 17 Nov 2025 | 6 – 0 |
Luxembourg vs Germany
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 14 Nov 2025 | 0 – 2 |
Northern Ireland vs Germany
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 13 Oct 2025 | 0 – 1 |
|
Germany vs Finland
|
International Friendly | 31 May 2026 | Upcoming |
USA vs Germany
|
International Friendly | 06 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Germany vs Curacao
|
FIFA World Cup | 14 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Germany vs Cote d'Ivoire
|
FIFA World Cup | 20 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Ecuador vs Germany
|
FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Per Mertesacker transfer history (7 moves)
Germany national team
About Per Mertesacker
Per Mertesacker is a 41-year-old Germany professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 29 September 1984 in Germany, Per Mertesacker has been eligible for senior professional football since 2001. Per Mertesacker stands 198 cm tall and weighs 90 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Germany national team fixtures are played, Per Mertesacker's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Germany vs Finland in the International Friendly on Sunday 31 May 2026 at 18:45 UTC. Most recent fixture: Germany 2-1 Ghana in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Per Mertesacker hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
Players from Germany
Germany competitions
Frequently asked questions about Per Mertesacker
What team does Per Mertesacker play for?
Per Mertesacker's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Per Mertesacker play?
Per Mertesacker plays as a defender.
How old is Per Mertesacker?
Per Mertesacker was born on 29 September 1984, making them 41 years old.
What nationality is Per Mertesacker?
Per Mertesacker represents Germany.
How tall is Per Mertesacker?
Per Mertesacker stands 198 cm tall and weighs 90 kg.
Is Per Mertesacker left-footed or right-footed?
Per Mertesacker's preferred foot is right.
Does Per Mertesacker play for the national team?
Per Mertesacker is eligible for Germany. Their next match is Germany vs Finland on Sunday 31 May 2026 UTC.
Statistics
National team
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