André Schürrle
⭐ association football player
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André Schürrle is a celebrated German Athlete, born in 1990, known for their distinctive work in the field.
German association football player (born 1990)
"His most defining moment came in the 2014 FIFA World Cup final." — About André Schürrle
the 2014 FIFA World Cup finalJuly 2020the Arctic and climbing Mount KilimanjaroMario Götzethe 2014 FIFA World Cup final against Argthe 2014-15 season
Born
Years in career17 years active
November 6th, 1990
Birthplace
Ludwigshafen
Known for
⭐ Athlete
Nationality
Germany
Height
184 cm (6'0") (tall)
Generation
Millennial
Career
17 years
Region
Europe
How André Schürrle compares to other Athletes
🎂André Schürrle is 13 years younger than the average Athlete
📏10cm taller than the average Athlete
| Metric | André Schürrle | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 35 | 48 | -13 yrs |
| Height | 184cm (6'0") | 174cm | +10cm |
| Career length | 17 yrs | ~35 yrs | -18 yrs |
| Based on 416 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about André Schürrle
Did you know?
Did you know that André Schürrle once completed an arduous 100-kilometer ultra-marathon in the Arctic Circle after retiring from football?
5 Lesser-known facts
- Schürrle announced his retirement from professional football at the surprisingly young age of 29 in July 2020.
- After retiring, he embraced extreme sports, completing an ultra-marathon in the Arctic and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
- He provided the crucial assist for Mario Götze's winning goal in the 2014 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina.
- Schürrle won the Premier League title with Chelsea in the 2014-15 season, despite leaving the club mid-season.
- He scored a hat-trick for Germany against Sweden in a memorable 5-3 World Cup qualifier victory in October 2013.
Career highlight
His most defining moment came in the 2014 FIFA World Cup final. Coming on as a substitute, Schürrle delivered the precise cross that Mario Götze converted into the winning goal against Argentina, securing Germany's fourth World Cup title.
Legacy
Schürrle is remembered as a World Cup winner whose decisive assist cemented his place in German football history, later inspiring many with his early retirement and pursuit of new challenges.