Quick Facts
Born:
1984-09-29
Birthplace:
Hannover, Germany
Credits:
15 Total Roles
Per Mertesacker
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Biography
Per Mertesacker is a German former professional footballer who played as a central defender. He was born on September 29, 1984, in Hanover, West Germany.
He began his professional career with Hannover 96 before moving to Werder Bremen in 2006. In 2011, he joined Arsenal, where he made over 200 appearances and won the FA Cup in the 2013–14, 2014–15, and 2016–17 seasons.
At international level, Mertesacker represented Germany, earning over 100 caps. He was part of the squad that won the 2014 FIFA World Cup and retired from international football after the tournament.
He began his professional career with Hannover 96 before moving to Werder Bremen in 2006. In 2011, he joined Arsenal, where he made over 200 appearances and won the FA Cup in the 2013–14, 2014–15, and 2016–17 seasons.
At international level, Mertesacker represented Germany, earning over 100 caps. He was part of the squad that won the 2014 FIFA World Cup and retired from international football after the tournament.
Known For
The Team
Self
Germany: A Summer's Fairytale
Self
Inas Nacht
Self
The Last Taboo
Self
Wir Weltmeister. Abenteuer Fußball-WM 2014
Self
Sportschau
Self
Match 64: The Maracanã
Self - Player Germany
Mesut Özil – Zu Gast bei Freunden
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mission Sommermärchen - Deutschlands Weg zur WM 2006 TV | Self |
| 2026 | Mesut Özil – Zu Gast bei Freunden TV | Self |
| 2025 | The Last Taboo MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Wir Weltmeister. Abenteuer Fußball-WM 2014 TV | Self |
| 2022 | Inside Hale End TV | Self |
| 2019 | The Fabric Of Football: Arsenal MOVIE | Himself |
| 2015 | Match 64: The Maracanã MOVIE | Self - Player Germany |
| 2014 | The Team MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | Arsenal: Season Review 2013/14 MOVIE | Self |
| 2007 | Inas Nacht TV | Self |