Waldemar Anton, born on the 20th of July, 1996 in Uzbekistan, is a robust figure in the football world, primarily holding the fort as a central defender for Borussia Dortmund. His commanding presence belies his relatively young age of 28. Towering at a height of 6ft 2in (1.89m), and tipping the scales at 11st 11lb (75kg), Anton dons the number 3 jersey with élan. Though miles away from his birthplace, Anton has had the honour of donning the German colours on the international stage.
As per the data furnished by Transfermarkt, Anton's current market value hovers around the impressive sum of £17.9m. His contract with Borussia Dortmund, with three years and nine months remaining, is set to expire on the final day of June in the year 2028.
Anton's football journey saw him join Hannover 96 in the German 2. Bundesliga in July 2014. His tenure there was marked by a steady ascent in first-team appearances, peaking at 34 matches in the 2018 - 2019 season. After six fruitful seasons, Anton transferred to Stuttgart in July 2020 for an estimated sum of £3.6m, continuing to showcase his talent with consistent league performances over four seasons.
In a significant career move, Anton transferred from Stuttgart to Borussia Dortmund in July 2024 for a hefty sum of £19m. As of the current 2024 - 2025 season, Anton has put in a commendable performance with six first-team appearances for Dortmund. His clout has also been felt on the international stage, with appearances in Euro 2024 for Germany and the Nations League 2024 - 2025. He has also made his mark in the Champions League 2024 - 2025 season for Borussia Dortmund.
