Timo Werner

• Full name: Timo Werner
• Date of birth: March 6, 1996
• Place of birth: Stuttgart, Germany
• Nationality: German
• Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
• Position: Forward / Striker (also plays as winger or second striker)

Club career (notable clubs)

• VfB Stuttgart (youth and senior debut) — Werner came through Stuttgart's youth system and made his professional debut with the club.
• RB Leipzig — Breakthrough club where he became a prolific goalscorer in the Bundesliga, earning a transfer to Chelsea after several standout seasons.
• Chelsea FC — Signed by Chelsea in July 2020. At Chelsea he contributed with pace, movement and pressing; he won the UEFA Champions League with the club in 2021 (part of the 2020–21 season squad). His time at Chelsea included important goals and appearances, though his finishing record at times drew criticism compared with his prolific Bundesliga form.
• Return to RB Leipzig — After his spell at Chelsea, Werner returned to RB Leipzig (loan initially in 2022 then permanent transfer), continuing his career back in Germany.

International career

• Germany national team: Werner debuted for the senior national team in 2017. He was part of Germany's squads in major tournaments including UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021) and the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying cycles and Nations League campaigns. Known for his pace and ability to stretch defenses, he has scored multiple goals for Germany at senior level.

Playing style and strengths

• Explosive acceleration and top-end pace, making him a consistent threat in behind defenses.
• Intelligent movement and timing of runs to exploit offside lines and through balls.
• Versatility to play across the front line — as a central striker, wide forward, or supporting attacker.
• Work-rate and pressing from the front, fitting modern counter-pressing systems.

Notable achievements

• UEFA Champions League winner (2020–21 with Chelsea).
• Bundesliga top-level breakout with RB Leipzig, multiple seasons with high goal tallies.
• Regular Germany international with goals in competitive fixtures.

Recent status

As of the last available updates, Werner returned to RB Leipzig after his stint at Chelsea and continued playing in the Bundesliga and for the German national team when selected. For the very latest club, transfer status, season statistics, and appearance/goals totals, consult current club sources or sports databases since transfers and stats change season to season.