Per Mertesacker
Per Mertesacker is a retired German footballer who played as a central defender. Born on September 29, 1984, in Hanover, he had a distinguished career, notably with Werder Bremen and Arsenal, where he was known for his leadership and defensive prowess. Mertesacker also represented the German national team, earning 104 caps and playing a vital role in their 2014 World Cup victory. Since retiring from professional football, he has transitioned into coaching and punditry, often collaborating with former teammate Christoph Kramer in media roles.
Born on Sep 29, 1984 (41 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4 | 6.75 | 0.33% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 275,832 | $3,845,000 | 12,658$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,042 | $700,000 | 570$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 8,643 | $25,000 | 22$ |
| Panama | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,169 | $76,000 | 73$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 44,478 | $350,000 | 306$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,174 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Totals | 9 | 162,570,824 | 344,338 | $5,001,100 | 13,633$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Colombia:
Per Mertesacker will take over as the sporting director of the DFB.
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Germany:
Per Mertesacker will become the managing director of the DFB.
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Panama:
Per Mertesacker will take over as the sporting director of the DFB.
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Honduras:
Per Mertesacker will take over as the sporting director of the DFB.
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Germany:
Per Mertesacker will take over as the DFB's managing director starting January 2027.
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Ireland:
Former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker, a World Cup winner with Germany in 2014, will replace Andreas Rettig as the DFB’s sporting director.
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Germany:
Per Mertesacker has been appointed as the new sports director of the DFB.
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Switzerland:
Per Mertesacker is invited as a former footballer for analysis.
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Germany:
Per Mertesacker is part of the co-expert duo analyzing the lineup with great speed.
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Ecuador:
Per Mertesacker insisted on the need to avoid excessive rotations and maintain tactical stability.
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