Name: Sami Khedira

• Full name: Sami Khedira
• Date of birth: April 4, 1987
• Place of birth: Stuttgart, West Germany
• Nationality: German (also of Tunisian descent)
• Position: Central / Defensive Midfielder
• Height: 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)

Club career (highlights):

• VfB Stuttgart (Youth – 2010): Broke through at Stuttgart, winning the Bundesliga title in 2006–07 with involvement from the youth/reserve setup through the first team.
• Real Madrid (2010–2015): Joined Real Madrid, where he won multiple trophies including La Liga (2011–12) and the UEFA Champions League (2013–14).
• Juventus (2015–2021): Key squad member in midfield, winning several Serie A titles and domestic cups.
• Hertha BSC (2021–2022): Returned to the Bundesliga before retiring from professional football.

International career (Germany):

• Senior debut: 2009 for the Germany national team.
• Caps / Goals: 77 caps and 9 goals (2009–2018).
• Tournaments: Part of Germany's squads at UEFA Euro 2012, 2016 and FIFA World Cup 2010 and 2014.
• Major honour: FIFA World Cup winner with Germany in 2014 — an important midfield presence during the tournament, though he missed the semifinal due to suspension and the final through selection decisions, he contributed in earlier rounds and in qualifying.

Playing style: A physically strong, hardworking box-to-box and defensive midfielder known for his stamina, tactical intelligence, good passing range, aerial ability, and timely forward runs. Also noted for his defensive positioning and ability to break up opposition play.

After playing career: Following his retirement from professional football in 2022, Khedira has been involved in media, ambassadorial roles, and charitable activities; he has also participated in events and projects related to football and social causes.

Notable honours (selected):

• FIFA World Cup: 2014 (with Germany)
• UEFA Champions League: 2013–14 (with Real Madrid)
• La Liga: 2011–12 (with Real Madrid)
• Serie A: multiple titles (with Juventus)