Rüdiger Advocates for Refugees' Rights

Antonio Rüdiger is using his platform as a top footballer to advocate for refugees, challenging stereotypes and emphasizing their need to be heard. The Real Madrid defender grew up in Neukölln, Berlin, in a community largely made up of refugees, where his parents settled after fleeing civil war in Sierra Leone.

Football played a crucial role in Rüdiger's youth, keeping him out of trouble in what he describes as a tough area. Looking back at his childhood, the defender recalls watching games on a small pitch that helped him develop the skills that would eventually take him to the top of the sport. mchezo.co.za