Per Mertesacker German Footballer Born 1984 in Hanover
Per Mertesacker · association football player and association football coach · German
Biography
Per Mertesacker, born 29 September 1984 in Hanover, is a German footballer. He has played for Germany men's national association football team (2004–2014) and Arsenal F.C. (2011–2018).
Career
He plays as a centre-back. Per Mertesacker’s listed career opens with Germany national under-20 football team in 2002. In all, 6 teams are listed for him, among them Germany men's national association football team, Arsenal F.C. and SV Werder Bremen. His longest spell on record is at Germany men's national association football team, from 2004 to 2014. At Germany men's national association football team (2004–2014), his team-mates on record include Bastian Schweinsteiger, Lukas Podolski and Philipp Lahm. Arsenal F.C. team-mates from the same years include Aaron Ramsey, Emiliano Martínez and Laurent Koscielny. There is one screen credit listed as well, Deutschland. Ein Sommermärchen (2006).
Recognition
In 2014, he won the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt.
Personal life
He has been married to Ulrike Stange since 2013.
Teams
6 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | Germany national under-20 football team | Centre-back |
| 2003–2004 | Germany national under-21 football team | Centre-back |
| 2003–2006 | Hannover 96 | Centre-back |
| 2004–2014 | Germany men's national association football team | Centre-back |
| 2006–2011 | SV Werder Bremen | Centre-back |
| 2011–2018 | Arsenal F.C. | Centre-back |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Silbernes Lorbeerblatt | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Deutschland. Ein Sommermärchen | Film |
Per Mertesacker on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 353K @p_mertesacker
- Engagement rate
- 2.07% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 7,217
- Average comments
- 91 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Per Mertesacker Photos
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Photo: Ronnie Macdonald from Chelmsford and Largs, United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Andrzej Otrębski · CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Photo: Ronnie Macdonald · CC BY 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Per Mertesacker?
Per Mertesacker is 42 years old, born on 29 September 1984 in Hanover.
What is Per Mertesacker known for?
Per Mertesacker is a centre-back who has played for Germany men's national association football team and Arsenal F.C..
How tall is Per Mertesacker?
Per Mertesacker is 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) tall.
What is Per Mertesacker’s nationality?
Per Mertesacker is German, born in Hanover.
Who is Per Mertesacker married to?
Per Mertesacker is married to Ulrike Stange; they married in 2013.
Has Per Mertesacker won any awards?
Yes. Per Mertesacker won Silbernes Lorbeerblatt (2014).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q70550), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Michael Kranewitter · CC BY 3.0 at
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