- German footballer and former Schalke 04 player, Julian Draxler is one of three children born to his parents in Gladbeck, Germany
- His father who currently serves as his manager played football at the amateur level, while his brother has played as a defender for smaller German clubs
- He is in a relationship with French dancer and Choreographer, Sethanie Taing, and they are expecting a baby boy
Julian Draxler is a 31-year-old German international soccer star, he is currently playing as an attacking midfielder for the Portuguese club, Benfica on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, and Germany national team. He gained fair recognition for his ability to play in a one-on-one quickly, and can also play as a left-winger and right-winger.
He was born into a family of footballers; his father Hans Jurgen Draxler is a former footballer, and his brother, Patrick Draxler is also a footballer.
Biography Of Julian Draxler
His parents Monika and Hans-Jurgen Draxler gave birth to Julian Draxler on September 20, 1993, in Gladbeck, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The town where he grew up is a migrant setup that is notorious for breeding local football talents. The likes of Mesut Ozil and Leroy Sane who are both migrants come from there.
Draxler knew about football as far as he can remember. His desire to play football began after his father took him to a Schalke 04 match when he was little, he eventually went on to play for the club. But, he didn’t begin to there.
He started playing at the age of 5 for BV Rentfort. He spent two years with the club. While there, his star begins to shine. He was no match for his peers.
It didn’t take much time before he attracted the attention of several youth teams. He ended up signing for SSV Buer, but he didn’t last a year with the club when Schalke 04 signed him in 2001. He went through the club’s youth systems, until 2011 when he made his debut for the first team in his first Bundesliga appearance.
In 2017, he transferred to PSG and is currently on loan at the Primeira Liga club, Benfica.
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7 Other Interesting Facts About Julian Draxler
1. He Hails From A Family Of Footballers
The attacking midfielder comes from a family of football players. His father played football but only at the amateur level. Since he failed in playing professionally, he ensured that his son played at the professional level. His brother, Patrick Draxler is also a footballer who played a defender for clubs such as TuS Haltern, Wattenscheid 09, and BV Renfort
Furthermore, his father introduced him to football from an early age and now serves as his manager.
2. Schalke 04 Fans Labels Him A ‘Judas’ For Moving To Wolfsburg In 2015
When a good number of top European clubs rushed for his signature, he picks Wolfsburg, a club regarded as Schalke’s rival as his next stop. He went on to sign a 5-year contract with the club on 31st August 2015 for a reported fee of €36 million.
The development didn’t go down well with Schalke’s supporters. They labeled him as ‘Judas’ for betraying the club.
3. His Religious Sentiments
According to reports, the German soccer player has Jewish roots. And base on this, he devotes himself to Jewish customs and traditions. As a firm believer, he believes Jewish laws are rooted in the Torah, and Abraham as the father of Judaism.
4. Is He In Any Relationship?
He was once in a relationship with his childhood friend, Lena Stiffel. They knew each other as far back as the 5th grade, having attended the same school. Sources say they were even classmates.
The two were engaged, but, things went sour and they parted. Since 2019, the German is romantically involved with a French dancer and Choreographer, Sethanie Taing.
The lovers are currently expecting a baby boy.
5. Messi’s Movement To PSG Made Him Stay
Many soccer players look up to the Argentine, so, nobody would want to turn down an opportunity to play side by side with the G.O.A.T.
Since he joined the Paris-based club, Draxler has been playing, but his position on the team came under threat when the club signed Neymar Jr. a few months after his arrival. There were speculations about him joining Bayern Munich in 2020, but things seem to change with the signing of Messi.
With the caliber of the club’s summer signings, this would an opportunity for PSG to achieve what has been eloping them- a Champion League trophy. Draxler sees this as an opportunity to lays his hands on it too.
6. How Rich Is He?
Draxler has an estimated net worth of $5 million. He acquired the fortune from his soccer career and through endorsement deals. He currently earns a salary of €417,000 every week, and €5 million every year from playing for PSG.
At the transfer market, he is valued at €18 million, after previously hitting €40 million in 2018.
7. Draxler’s Height and Weight
He is blessed with height. Even FIFA acknowledged him as ‘tall and fast’. He stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.85m) tall, and his body weighs 72kg (158lbs).
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