Antonio Rudiger
32-Year-Old
Real Madrid
La Liga
GTD
Injury Knee
Est. Return 2/1/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Rudiger was the anchor of Real Madrid's defense during a 2024/25 season plagued by injuries across the back line. He managed 33 appearances (30 starts) and despite a late knee injury, should be set for the new season after featuring regularly in the Club World Cup. Rudiger's physicality and leadership helped Los Blancos maintain one of the top defensive records in La Liga last season, as he totaled 11 clean sheets. For now, it seems like he'll remain a starter, which makes him one of the best center-back options in the league in terms of fantasy.
Returns to training Friday
Rudiger (knee) returned to training Friday and could be an option for Sunday's game against Rayo Vallecano, according to Juan Ignacio Garcia of MARCA.
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Rudiger missed Wednesday's loss against Benfica in the UEFA Champions League, but his return to training suggests the center-back could be an option over the weekend. Rudiger hasn't played in LaLiga since the 5-1 win over Real Betis on Jan. 4. but if healthy, he should be an option to start right away.
Rudiger missed Wednesday's loss against Benfica in the UEFA Champions League, but his return to training suggests the center-back could be an option over the weekend. Rudiger hasn't played in LaLiga since the 5-1 win over Real Betis on Jan. 4. but if healthy, he should be an option to start right away.
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Remains out Wednesday
Rudiger (knee) remains out for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Benfica, the club posted.
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Training with team
Rudiger (knee) was spotted training with the team on Monday, the club posted.
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Remains out
Rudiger (knee) remains out for the time being due to his discomfort, the club announced.
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Doesn't feature in final
Rudiger (knee) didn't feature in Sunday's defeat against Barcelona in the Supercopa final and will have to be monitored due to his recent discomfort.
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Won't miss Sunday's final
Rudiger (knee) is dealing with discomfort but won't miss Sunday's Supercopa final against Barcelona, according to Miguel Angel Diaz from COPE.
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Real Madrid to offer new deal?
Real Madrid are ready to offer Rudiger a new contract, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport Deutschland.
ANALYSIS
Rudiger's current contract at Real Madrid expires at the end of the 2025/26 season, but Los Merengues are already exploring the alternative of keeping him around past that date. Even though Rudiger is not getting any younger, the defender remains one of the best center-backs in the world. Teams in the Saudi Pro League are also keeping close tabs on the Germany international.
Rudiger's current contract at Real Madrid expires at the end of the 2025/26 season, but Los Merengues are already exploring the alternative of keeping him around past that date. Even though Rudiger is not getting any younger, the defender remains one of the best center-backs in the world. Teams in the Saudi Pro League are also keeping close tabs on the Germany international.