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Per Mertesacker
Biography
Per Mertesacker is a German former professional footballer who played as a central defender. He was born on September 29, 1984, in Hanover, West Germany. He began his professional career with Hannover 96 before moving to Werder Bremen in 2006. In 2011, he joined Arsenal, where he made over 200 appearances and won the FA Cup in the 2013–14, 2014–15, and 2016–17 seasons. At international level, Mertesacker represented Germany, earning over 100 caps. He was part of the squad that won the 2014 FIFA World Cup and retired from international football after the tournament.
Top Filmography

6.6
The Team
2014 // MOVIE

6.8
Germany: A Summer's Fairytale
2006 // MOVIE

7.8
Inas Nacht
2007 // TV

6.0
The Last Taboo
2025 // MOVIE

7.1
Wir Weltmeister. Abenteuer Fußball-WM 2014
2024 // TV

3.5
Match 64: The Maracanã
2015 // MOVIE

7.0
Sportschau
1961 // TV

7.0
Sportclub
2000 // TV

0.0
The Fabric Of Football: Arsenal
2019 // MOVIE

0.0
Arsenal: Season Review 2013/14
2014 // MOVIE

0.0
Inside Hale End
2022 // TV
0.0
Das aktuelle Sportstudio
1963 // TV