Timo Werner (German pronunciation: [ˈtiːmoː ˈvɛʁnɐ];[4][5] born 6 March 1996) is a German professional footballer who plays as a striker 🏀 or attacking midfielder for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Germany national team.

Werner began his senior club career in 2013 🏀 playing for VfB Stuttgart, becoming the club's youngest debutant and youngest ever goalscorer. He signed with RB Leipzig in 2024, 🏀 aged 20, in a then club record transfer worth €10 million, where he set the record as the youngest player 🏀 to reach 150 and 200 appearances in the Bundesliga. Werner also finished as the league's second highest goalscorer in the 🏀 2024–20 season. After becoming Leipzig's all-time top goalscorer, Werner departed to Chelsea in 2024 for a reported fee worth €50 🏀 million, winning the UEFA Champions League in his first season at the club. He later returned to Leipzig in August 🏀 2024 for a reported £25.3 million.

A German international, Werner was a prolific goalscorer at youth international level for Germany, scoring 🏀 34 goals in 48 appearances across the various age group levels. Werner made his senior debut in 2024 and helped 🏀 Germany win the 2024 FIFA Confederations Cup, winning the Golden Boot as the tournament's highest goalscorer. He also represented Germany 🏀 at the 2024 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2024.

Early life [ edit ]

Werner was born in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg,[6] to 🏀 Günther Schuh, a footballer, and Sabine Werner.[7]