SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

TIMO WERNER
TIMO WERNER
TIMO WERNER
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Number
#9
Nationality
Germany
Team
GERMANY (Europe)
Coach
JOACHIM LOW
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 7 6 4 7 7 7 44 0.6 £8M

Timo Werner

  • Full name: Timo Werner
  • Date of birth: March 6, 1996
  • Place of birth: Stuttgart, Germany
  • Nationality: German
  • Position: Forward / Striker / Winger
  • Preferred foot: Right

Club career (high-level):

  • VfB Stuttgart (Youth & II): Came through the Stuttgart youth academy and made early senior appearances for VfB Stuttgart II.
  • RB Leipzig (2013–2020, 2022–2023): Broke through at RB Leipzig, becoming one of the Bundesliga’s top scorers and helping the club establish itself in the Bundesliga and in European competition.
  • Chelsea (2020–2022): Moved to Chelsea FC, winning the UEFA Champions League with the club in 2021–22 (squad member) and contributing across competitions.
  • Return to RB Leipzig (loan/permanent details varied): Returned to RB Leipzig after Chelsea; appearances and role varied by season.

International career (Germany):

  • Regular at youth levels for Germany, including standout performances for the U21s.
  • Senior Germany debut: 2017.
  • Major tournaments: Represented Germany at UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021) and the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying cycle; also part of squads for other qualifiers and Nations League matches during his international career.
  • Known for pace, direct running, and goal-scoring instincts at international level; has scored multiple goals for the senior national team.

Playing style and strengths:

  • Very quick and explosive over short distances, excellent in behind-the-defence runs.
  • Strong off-the-ball movement and ability to stretch defences.
  • Finishing ability inside the box, though sometimes criticized for inconsistency at the highest club level.
  • Can play centrally as a striker or on either wing; contributes to pressing from the front.

Notable honours:

  • UEFA Champions League winner (with Chelsea, 2020–21 season squad/2021–22 final campaign involvement)
  • Domestic cup and league honors at club level may include DFB-Pokal or Bundesliga placements depending on season; also various youth-level trophies with German national teams and clubs.

Career notes: Timo Werner remains one of Germany’s well-known forwards of his generation, notable for his speed and goal-scoring at RB Leipzig and for his high-profile transfer to Chelsea. His exact club status, minutes and statistics can change season to season, so for up-to-date match appearances, goals and current club details consult the latest club roster or sports databases.