Biography
Who is Waldemar Anton?
Early life and heritage
Waldemar Anton was born in the region of Olmaliq, which was part of the ex-Soviet territory. His parents are of Russian-German descent, with his father originating from Ekaterinburg and his mother being Volga German. The family moved to Germany when he was two years old.
Upon settling in Germany, his parents legally changed his birth name from Vladimir to the German equivalent, Waldemar, as a means of assimilation. He was raised in the Christian faith.
Early career at Hannover 96
His professional path began at Hannover 96. Initially, he played for the reserve side, Hannover 96 II, where he appeared in eleven matches and recorded one goal. Due to the club facing relegation risks, he signed a professional contract alongside teammate Mike-Steven Bähre to bolster the squad.
During the 2015-16 season, Waldemar Anton made his breakthrough with the first team. He appeared in a 2-1 victory against VfB Stuttgart in February 2016. Shortly after, he scored his first Bundesliga goal during a match against Borussia Mönchengladbach in April 2016.
Years at VfB Stuttgart
In July 2020, he transferred to VfB Stuttgart, signing an initial four-year agreement. He became a fixture in their defense, later extending his contract in 2021 and again in early 2024. By August 2023, he had taken on the role of team captain.
His final season with the club was highly successful. He helped the team secure a 3-1 win over Bayern Munich on the last day of the 2023-24 season, ensuring they finished as Bundesliga runners-up behind Bayer Leverkusen.
Move to Borussia Dortmund
Waldemar Anton joined Borussia Dortmund in July 2024 on a four-year contract. His transfer was met with significant backlash from some Stuttgart supporters because he had publicly committed his loyalty to his previous club just four months prior. He debuted for Dortmund in August 2024, scoring against Phönix Lübeck in the DFB-Pokal.
He has since featured in the Champions League, including a start in a 7-1 win over Celtic Glasgow and a full appearance in a 3-1 victory against FC Barcelona. In April 2026, he achieved his first victory against his former club, VfB Stuttgart, as part of a campaign where Dortmund finished as league runners-up.
International football career
He was eligible to represent Germany, Russia, or Uzbekistan. He chose Germany, playing at the youth level and winning the UEFA Under-21 Championship in 2017. He earned his senior national team debut in March 2024 during a match against France.
Waldemar Anton was part of the squad for UEFA Euro 2024, playing in the round of 16 and the quarter-final against Spain. He later participated in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making his tournament debut in an opening match against Curaçao. His national team run ended in the round of 32 after a penalty shootout against Paraguay.
Birthday and age
Waldemar Anton was born on July 20, 1996, which makes Waldemar 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Waldemar shares the date with 54 other famous people.
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