It is no easy task for anyone to become the star of Real Madrid and be recognized as one of the best stoppers in the world, yet Rüdiger's path has been full of spikes.
His family fled the civil war in Sierra Leone and sought refuge in Germany.
He survived by playing soccer with immigrant kids.
Disliked in Dortmund, he made his own way in Stuttgart.
Antonio Rüdiger, the sledgehammer of Roma, the joy of Chelsea, the wall of Real Madrid...
His biggest dream now is to build a future for his country, for his people, for Sierra Leone.
Because two things never leave your side: the mother next to you, and the wound in your heart.
🎬 Director & Video Editor: Kazım Altan Gürel
🎙 Presenter & Copywriter: Yasin Tekşen
🎞 Animation: Rüçhan Çağlar
🔍 R&D: İbrahim Güler
🎵 Music: @JunkySkull
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