Waldemar Anton

• Full name: Waldemar Anton
• Date of birth: March 11, 1996
• Place of birth: Stendal, Germany
• Nationality: German (also of Russian descent through his mother)
• Primary position: Centre-back (can also play as a right-back or defensive midfielder)
• Current/most notable club: VfB Stuttgart
• Shirt number (at VfB Stuttgart): 13 (number may vary by season)

Career overview

• Youth career included time at FC Stendal and 1. FC Magdeburg, before joining VfL Bochum’s youth setup and later Hannover 96’s youth academy.
• Made his professional breakthrough with Hannover 96, progressing from the reserve side to the first team.
• Established himself as a reliable centre-back at Hannover 96 and served as team captain during his time there.
• Transferred to VfB Stuttgart in 2022, where he continued to play in the Bundesliga, contributing defensively and providing leadership.

Playing style

• Physical, strong in aerial duels and one-on-one defending.
• Comfortable with the ball at his feet for a centre-back; able to play out from the back.
• Versatile defensively, with experience at centre-back, right-back and in defensive midfield roles.

Honours & notes

• Played key roles in club campaigns in both the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga during his career.
• Remembered for leadership qualities and consistency at the back.

Sources & last update: Information compiled from publicly available records up to 2024. Club squad numbers and status can change with transfers and new seasons.