Date of Birth: November 6, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
André Schürrle is a retired German professional footballer born on November 6, 1990, in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Known for his versatility on the field, Schürrle primarily played as a forward or winger. His football journey started in the youth ranks of local club Ludwigshafener SC, but he first gained significant attention at 1. FSV Mainz 05. After strong performances at Mainz, he moved to Bayer Leverkusen in 2011, where he further showcased his talent. In 2013, Schürrle signed with Premier League club Chelsea FC, where he contributed to the team’s success, including winning the Premier League title in the 2014-2015 season. However, he is perhaps best known for his role in the German national team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where he assisted Mario Götze’s winning goal in the final against Argentina. After leaving Chelsea, Schürrle played for VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund in Germany, before concluding his career with a stint at Fulham FC in England and Spartak Moscow in Russia. He announced his retirement from professional football in July 2020 at the age of 29, citing the mental and physical toll of the sport as contributing factors.
5 Interesting Facts about Andre Schurrle
1. Schürrle provided the assist for the winning goal in the 2014 FIFA World Cup final.
2. He won the Premier League with Chelsea in the 2014-2015 season.
3. Schürrle retired from professional football at the age of 29.
4. He scored a hat-trick in Germany’s 7-1 victory over Brazil in the 2014 World Cup semi-final.
5. Schürrle was once the youngest player to score for Bayer Leverkusen in a UEFA Champions League match.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Andre Schurrle
1. “I want to stop and let the other things take over my life.”
2. “In the end, it’s the moments that count.”
3. “The World Cup was a dream come true.”
4. “Football gave me everything, but it also took a lot from me.”
5. “It’s not just about the game, it’s about the journey.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At his peak, André Schürrle’s net worth was estimated to be around $20 million.
Children
André Schürrle has a daughter named Kaia, born in April 2019, with his wife Anna Sharypova.
Relevant Links
1. [André Schürrle – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_Sch%C3%BCrrle
2. [André Schürrle retires from football at 29](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/53440850
3. [Chelsea FC profile](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/teams/legends/andr%C3%A9-sch%C3%BCrrle
4. [FIFA World Cup 2014 profile](https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/players/player/317339/
5. [André Schürrle’s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/andreschuerrle/?hl=en
