
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.
Appearances16
2020s
- 2026
Mission Sommermärchen - Deutschlands Weg zur WM 2006
Self · 3 episodes
Mesut Özil – Among Friends
Self · 3 episodes
- 2025
- 2024
Wir Weltmeister. Abenteuer Fußball-WM 2014
Self · 4 episodes
- 2022
Inside Hale End
Self · 6 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Lionel Messi - The GOAT - Official Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Fabric Of Football: Arsenal
Himself
- 2015
Match 64: The Maracanã
Self - Player Germany
- 2014
VM-krönika 2014
Self (archive footage)
The Team
Self
Arsenal: Season Review 2013/14
Self
2000s
- 2007
- 2006
Germany: A Summer's Fairytale
Self
- 2000