Sami Khedira
German association football player
Tunisia
Central midfielderMidfielder
Sami Khedira: profile
Sami Khedira (born 4 April 1987 in Stuttgart, Germany) is a retired Tunisian footballer who played as a central midfielder and midfielder.
Khedira's senior club career began in 2004 at VfB Stuttgart II. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 2004 and 2021. His most appearances came at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2010–2015), where he made 102 appearances and scored 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 329 appearances and 42 goals.
At international level, Khedira represented Germany (2009–2018), earning 77 caps and scoring 7 goals.
Stuttgart has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Serge Gnabry, Rani Khedira and Jean-Philippe Krasso.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2004–2021 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Germany, Spain and Italy
- Club goals per game
- 0.13 (42 in 329)
- Latest move
- Hertha BSC (2021)
- Shares a birthday with
- McDonald Mariga, Mounir Obbadi and Junior Kabananga (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 |  VfB Stuttgart II |
3. Liga | 21 | 1 |
| 2006–2010 | VfB Stuttgart |
Bundesliga | 98 | 14 |
| 2010–2015 |  Real Madrid Club de Fútbol |
La Liga | 102 | 6 |
| 2015–2021 |  Juventus FC |
Serie A | 99 | 21 |
| 2021 | Hertha BSC |
2. Bundesliga | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 329 | 42 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2003 | Germany U16 | Under-16 | 10 | 3 |
| 2003–2004 | Germany U17 |
Under-17 | 10 | 2 |
| 2007–2009 | Germany U21 |
Under-21 | 15 | 5 |
| 2009–2018 | Germany |
Senior | 77 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sami Khedira?
Sami Khedira was born on 4 April 1987, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Sami Khedira born?
Sami Khedira was born in Stuttgart, Germany.
Which national team does Sami Khedira play for?
Sami Khedira played international football for Germany. He has 77 caps and 7 goals on record.
Which clubs has Sami Khedira played for?
Sami Khedira's recorded clubs are VfB Stuttgart II, VfB Stuttgart, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Juventus FC and Hertha BSC.
How tall is Sami Khedira?
Sami Khedira is 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Sami Khedira play?
Sami Khedira played as a central midfielder and midfielder.
Tunisian players of the same generation
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Aymen AbdennourTunisia · Rodez AF
Youssef MsakniTunisia · b. 1990
Aymen MathlouthiTunisia · b. 1984
Yohan BenalouaneTunisia · b. 1987
Ali MaâloulTunisia · b. 1990
Karim HagguiTunisia · b. 1984
Änis Ben-HatiraTunisia · b. 1988
Saber KhelifaTunisia · b. 1986
Farouk Ben MustaphaTunisia · b. 1989
Syam Ben YoussefTunisia · b. 1989
Rami BedouiTunisia · b. 1990