Sami Khedira Biography: Awards, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Siblings, FIFA World Cup, Girlfriend, Age, Clubs, Stats

Sami Khedira is a renowned German former professional footballer, known for his role as a central midfielder, celebrated for his defensive prowess, tactical intelligence, and contributions to major titles including the 2014 FIFA World Cup with Germany, as well as league and European successes at clubs like VfB Stuttgart, Real Madrid, and Juventus.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Sami Khedira
• Stage Name: Sami Khedira
• Born: April 4, 1987
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Stuttgart, Germany
• Nationality: German
• Ethnicity: German-Tunisian
• Occupation: Former Professional Footballer, Central Midfielder
• Height: 1.89 m
• Religion: Islam
• Parents: Lazhar Khedira and Doris Khedira
• Siblings: Rani Khedira, Denny Khedira
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $60 million USD

Early Life and Education

Sami Khedira was born on April 4, 1987, in Stuttgart, Germany. He was raised by his parents Lazhar Khedira, who immigrated from Tunisia, and Doris Khedira, a German native, in a supportive family environment that encouraged discipline and sports.

He grew up alongside his two brothers, Rani Khedira and Denny Khedira, who also became involved in football. Sami joined the youth academy of VfB Stuttgart in 1995 at the age of eight after starting at TV Oeffingen.

His formal education details remain limited as his career in professional football began early, though he later completed UEFA coaching and leadership courses after retiring. His ethnicity is German-Tunisian. His religion is Islam.

Career

Sami Khedira made his professional debut with VfB Stuttgart in 2006 and helped the team win the Bundesliga title in the 2006–2007 season. In 2010 he transferred to Real Madrid, where he appeared in 161 matches, scored 9 goals, and won the UEFA Champions League in 2013–2014, one La Liga title, two Copa del Rey titles, one FIFA Club World Cup, and one UEFA Super Cup.

He joined Juventus in 2015 and played a central role in five consecutive Serie A titles from 2015 to 2020, along with multiple Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana victories, including a memorable hat-trick in 2017. His final club was Hertha BSC in 2021 before he retired from playing.

For Germany he earned 77 caps and was a key member of the 2014 FIFA World Cup-winning squad, also featuring in several European Championships and World Cups.

After retirement he established the Sami Khedira Foundation to support youth and charitable initiatives, launched the Balira Coffee brand, and took on ambassador roles including with Porsche while exploring opportunities in football leadership.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @sami_khedira6

Personal Life

Sami Khedira, 38. His height is 1.89 m. He keeps his personal life private, with no confirmed current spouse or children publicly known.

He was previously in a relationship with German model Lena Gercke from 2011 until their split in 2015, reportedly due to differing views on family plans.

No further past relationships have been widely reported. He remains close to his parents and brothers and dedicates time to family, business activities, and philanthropy through his foundation focused on helping disadvantaged and sick children.

Net Worth

Sami Khedira’s net worth is estimated at $60 million USD. His income primarily comes from high-earning contracts during his time at Real Madrid and Juventus, performance bonuses from major trophy wins, long-term endorsement partnerships including with Porsche, occasional media and punditry work, and post-retirement ventures such as his coffee brand Balira Coffee and other investments.