Biography
Who is Timo Werner?
Early life and background
Timo Werner was born on March 6, 1996, in Stuttgart, Germany. He grew up in his hometown and attended Wirtemberg-Gymnasium Stuttgart-Untertürkheim. His father is Günther Schuh, who was a footballer, and his mother is Sabine Werner. Growing up in Germany, he developed an early interest in football and joined local youth setups to build his foundational skills.
Before entering the professional ranks at a young age, Timo played for TSV Steinhaldenfeld. In 2002, he made the move to join the academy of VfB Stuttgart. His rapid development through the youth ranks caught the attention of coaches, leading to significant achievements in junior competitions.
Club career beginnings
Timo began his senior club career in 2013 playing for VfB Stuttgart. During his time with the club, he became Stuttgart's youngest debutant and youngest goalscorer. He set multiple records in the Bundesliga for his goalscoring abilities and youthful appearances, quickly establishing himself as a well-known talent in German football.
In 2016, Timo signed for RB Leipzig at the age of 20 for a reported club record transfer fee of €10 million. With Leipzig, he continued breaking records by becoming the youngest player to reach 150 and 200 appearances in the Bundesliga. He finished as the league's second highest goalscorer in the 2019 to 2020 season and eventually became the club's all-time top goalscorer.
Chelsea and later career
After his successful spell at Leipzig, Timo departed to English club Chelsea in 2020 for a reported fee worth €50 million. In his very first season with the London club, he helped them win the UEFA Champions League. During his time in England, he also featured for Tottenham Hotspur on loan.
Following his spell abroad, Timo returned to RB Leipzig in August 2022 for a reported fee of £25.3 million. He continued to add to his goal tally for the German side, further cementing his legacy as one of the club's most productive modern forwards before taking on new loan opportunities.
International career
As a German international, Timo was a productive goalscorer at the youth level for his country, scoring 34 goals in 48 appearances across various age groups. He made his senior debut for the Germany men's national association football team in 2017.
Timo helped Germany win the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, where he earned the Golden Boot as the tournament's highest goalscorer. He also represented Germany at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2020, contributing significantly to the national team setup over multiple years.
Birthday and age
Timo Werner was born on March 6, 1996, which makes Timo 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Timo shares the date with 29 other famous people.
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