Sami Khedira

Sami Khedira is a German professional footballer who now plays as a central midfielder for Juventus in Italy and for the German national team.

What is the Net Worth and Salary of Sami?

As of 2019, Sami Khedira’s net worth is projected to be over $60 million. He currently earns €5 million ($5.91 million) per year from his most recent team. His market value is at around €28 million ($33.10 million). Nike is a brand that Sami supports.

He is the founder of the Sami Khedira Foundation, which funds projects that benefit underprivileged children and youth. He also owns a Jeep Grand Cherokee, which costs between $30.59k and $85.9k.

Early Life of Sami Khedira:

Sami Khedira was born in Stuttgart, West Germany, on April 4, 1987, to German parents. He is 32 years old as of 2019, and his horoscope is Aries. Doris Khedira (mother) and Lazhar Khedira (father) are his parents (father). He was raised by his two brothers, Rani and Danny Khedira.

His Brother is a Midfielder:

Rani, his younger brother, is a professional football player who presently plays as a midfielder for Stuttgart in Germany. Sami is of German nationality and comes from a white ethnic group.

Sami stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches and weighs roughly 93 kilograms. Khedira’s hair is black, and his eyes are a dark brown tint.

Khedira’s Footballing Career:

Sami began his professional football career in 1995, when he joined the VfB Stuttgart B team, a local professional club. Khedira spent two seasons in the club’s second team, making 31 games and scoring one goal.

Stuttgart:

In a 2-2 tie against Hertha BSC on October 1, 2006, Sami made his debut for the club, replacing Antonio da Silva. Khedira scored his first goal in a 3-0 win over Schalke 04 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on October 29th. He signed a professional contract with the Stuttgart squad on January 29, 2007. He scored almost 16 goals in 132 games over the course of his career.

Real Madrid:

Sami Khedira, German football player (Source; Bio gossip)

On July 30, 2010, he signed with Real Madrid, a Spanish professional football team, for an undisclosed fee. On the 13th of August 2010, Sami made his debut for the squad in a friendly match against Bayern Munich, which ended in a 4-2 victory for the Franz-Beckenbauer-Cup.

Khedira scored his first competitive goal in the Champions League against Olympique Lyonnais on October 18, 2011. In a 3-2 home win over Malaga CF, Sami Alters scored his first Copa del Rey goal. He had played in 161 games and scored 9 goals by the end of the 2014-2015 season.

Juventus:

He signed a four-year contract with Juventus on a free transfer on June 9, 2015. Sami made his Serie A debut against Bologna on October 4, 2015, scoring the game-winning goal in a 3-1 home victory.

On the 7th of March 2018, he made his 100th appearance for the squad, assisting Gonzalo Higuain’s goal in a 2-1 victory over Tottenham in the UEFA Championship league.

International Career:

He made 30 appearances for the German national youth team. Sami was the captain of the team that won the European Under-21 Championship in 2009, scoring 4-0 against England. In a friendly match against South Africa on September 5, 2009, he made his senior national team debut as a substitute for Simon Rolfes.

World Cup:

Coach Joachim Low called him up to the German squad for the 2010 World Cup, replacing the injured central midfielder Michael Ballack.

After tearing his ACL in his right knee during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, he was questioned about his participation. Sami, on the other hand, recovered quickly and played in the team’s first match, a 4-0 victory over Portugal. As a midfielder, he was part of a 27-man Germany squad for the 2018 World Cup.

Euro Cup:

Sami featured in eight qualification matches for Euro 2012 and then assisted the national team in setting a new record of ten wins in ten matches. Their team defeated Greece 4-2 in the final match and was named Team of the Tournament. He received the name of Joachim Low’s 23-man Germany squad for the 2016 UEFA Euro.

Is Sami Khedira Single, Dating, or Married?

Sami Khedira with his ex-girlfriend, Lena Gerck (Source: Biogossip)

Sami Khedira is currently single. He was previously related to Adriana Lima, a Brazilian actress and model who is regarded as the most stunning woman on the planet. They never revealed their supposed relationship, though. Adriana is now dating Metin Hara.

Prior to Lima, Sami was involved with Lena Gerck, a German fashion model and TV broadcaster. In the year 2011, they began dating. They announced their breakup after dating for a few years, stating,

‘’ Together we decided to take different paths. It was not an easy decision, so we expect people to respect our privacy. Please do not ask all of the details that will not be disclosed to the public.’’

Three Tunisian journalists were imprisoned in 2012 after their newspaper published an explicit photo of the pair.

Khedira’s Injury

He had a hamstring injury, an extreme tear of muscle fiber, during a match against Lazio in 2015. Sami also suffered an injury in the first half of the Euro 2016 quarter-final against Italy. Despite his playing skills and physical prowess, he is known for being prone to injury.

Controversies and Rumors:

Because of her high privacy profile, this soccer star is immune to controversies and speculations. However, he was once embroiled in a photo incident that resulted in a mini-controversy. He condemned the imprisonment of three Tunisian journalists for republishing photos of the footballer and his semi-naked girlfriend.

Body Measurements:

Sami is a bodybuilder with a muscular and athletic physique. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall with a weight of 90 kilos. He most likely has black hair and hazel eyes.

Social Media:

Khedira is extremely active on social media. He has 6.8 million Instagram followers, 468.2 thousand Twitter followers, and 8.5 million Facebook fans.

Quick Facts

Age: 34 years 6 months
Birth Date: April 04, 1987
Horoscope (Sunshine): Aries
Full Name: Sami Khedira
Birth Place: Stuttgart, West Germany
Net Worth: $60M
Height / How tall : 6 feet 0 inches (1.83m)
Ethnicity: Mixed (Tunisian and German)
Nationality: German
Profession: Footballer
Father’s Name: Lazhar Khedira
Mother’s Name: Doris Khedira
Weight: 90 Kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Hazel
Lucky Number: 8
Lucky Stone: Diamond
Lucky Color: Red
Best Match for Marriage: Leo
Last Update: October, 2021