Waldemar Anton, born on the 20th of July, 1996 (age 28), hailing from Uzbekistan, is an impressive football professional who excels in the role of a central defender, currently waving his wand at Borussia Dortmund. Standing tall at a height of 6ft 2in (1.89m), and tipping the scales at 11st 11lb (75kg), Anton commands the pitch wearing the number 3 jersey with authority. His footballing skills are not just confined to club football, as he has offered his services to the Germany national team as well.
According to Transfermarkt, Anton's current market value sits around £17.5m, a reflection of his prominence in the field. His contractual agreement with Borussia Dortmund, running for an additional 3 years and 10 months, is etched to conclude on the 30th of June, 2028.
Anton's footballing journey took off to a promising start in the 2015-2016 season at Hannover 96, a club nestled in Germany, where he marked eight appearances and a goal to his burgeoning career record. In the next season (2016-2017), he bolstered his appearances to 31 and doubled his goal tally. He registered identical figures in the 2017-2018 season, followed by another 34 appearances and one goal in the subsequent season. In the 2019-2020 season at Hannover 96, Anton chalked up another 30 appearances.
In a change of colours, Anton represented Stuttgart in the 2020-2021 season, making 31 first-team appearances. His stint at Stuttgart witnessed a further 96 appearances and three goals in the subsequent three seasons.
The 2024-2025 season saw Anton switch allegiance to Borussia Dortmund in Germany, for which he has rendered three first team appearances so far.
Anton's prowess isn't limited to domestic football; he has also made his presence felt in prestigious international competitions. He bagged two appearances as a substitute in the Euro 2024 for Germany. He also made an appearance each as a substitute in the Nations League (2024-2025) for Germany and the Champions League (2024-2025) whilst representing Borussia Dortmund.
