Julian Draxler biography, career and net worth

• Julian Draxler is a professional footballer playing for the German National Team and Ligue 1 club Paris St Germain.
• Draxler is renowned for his quickness, agility, and capacity for handling pressure.

Julian Draxler is a professional footballer playing for the German National Team and Ligue 1 club Paris St Germain.

Draxler is renowned for his quickness, agility, and capacity for handling pressure.

Julian Draxler Biography 

Career

When he was five years old, Draxler joined in the Rentfort football academy and began playing amateur football. He attended the Rentfort football academy for two years before transferring to The Buer, another football academy in his hometown.

Draxler made an immediate impression on his parents, convincing them to sign him up for a trial at the academy of Schalke 04, their longtime favorite club. Draxler breezed through the examination and signed up for the club’s illustrious academy in 2001. He remained there for the following 10 years.

Draxler’s professional career began when he was 18 years old when he was called up to the Schalke 04 senior team in 2011.

In the summer of 2015, Draxler teamed up with Wolfsburg, Schalke’s rival. His choice to join the club’s rival was strongly critized by fans. Later, Draxler said that Schake will always have a special place in his heart and that he would not have been able to refuse Wolfsburg’s offer had it not been for the fact that they had qualified for the Uefa Champions League.

Julian Draxler in Wolfsburg. Photo/Getty Images

At his new squad, Draxler enjoyed a fantastic debut season. In September 2015, during a 1-0 Champions League victory against CSKA Moscow, he scored his first goal for the team.

In the January 2016 transfer window, he requested permission to leave the club, but the decision was not signed in his favor by the team. He was wanted by Barcelona and Arsenal, but the deal fell through, thus he was obliged to stay until the conclusion of the season. Draxler was jeered by some Wolfsburg supporters when he came back onto the pitch.

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In December of the following year, Draxler ultimately moved from Wolfsburg to Paris Saint-Germain. Over the course of 45 games with Wolfsburg, he contributed 10 assists and 8 goals.

In December 2016, Draxler signed a four-year contract to join Paris Saint-Germain. In a 7-0 Coupe de France victory over Bastia, he scored on his PSG debut.

Draxler in action for PSG . Photo/PSGtalk

Draxler’s outstanding first season at PSG continued in the next game as he notched a brace against Bastia to bring his total to four goals in his first five outings for PSG in all competitions.

The 4-0 victory at home over Barcelona in the 2016–17 Champions League Round of 16 was one of Draxler’s most memorable performances for PSG.

International Career

Draxler scored his first goal for the Germany under-21 squad on August 9, 2011, in a 4-1 victory against Cyprus in a UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying match.

He made his senior team debut on May 26, 2012, in Germany’s 5-3 loss to Switzerland. entering the game in place of Lukas Podolski in the 62nd minute. On June 2, 2013, he scored his first goal for his country against the United States in a friendly match.

Personal Life

Draxler with his then girlfriend, Lena Stiffel. Photo/Cosmopolitan

He’s been a supporter of Schalke 04 ever since he and his father used to watch home matches together when he was little.

Draxler was engaged to his childhood girlfriend, Lena Stiffel.

He started dating Sethanie Taing, a French actress and choreographer, in 2019.

In addition to playing football, Julian Draxler likes to play video games and hanging out with his loved ones. He enjoys exploring the outdoors.

Marco Verratt is a good friend of Draxler’s at PSG. In a 2019 interview, Draxler discussed his bond with the Italian.

Net Worth

Julian Draxler’s net worth is estimated to be around $42 Million. His current contract with PSG is set to expire in June 2024.

FAQs

How old is Julian Draxler?

Born on 20 September 1993, Draxler is currently 29 years old.

Where did Draxler start his career?

Julian Draxler started his career in Schalke 04.

Which position does Draxler play?

Draxler is a dynamic player who can play anywhere in the front-line.

What is Draxler’s net worth?

Julian Draxler’s net worth is estimated to be $42 Million.

Which country does Draxler play for?

Julian Draxler plays for the German National Team.