Player Profile
David Raum
David Raum
RB Leipzig
Position
Primary
Left-Back
Others
Wing-Back, Wide Midfielder
RB Leipzig 2026 Snapshot
Career
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David Raum remains one of Germany's most useful wide defenders because he gives the team energy, service, and clear attacking support from the left side. The 27-year-old is an important modern full-back option. FIFA World Cup 2026.
That makes him very relevant in 2026. Fans tracking him alongside all qualified teams are still following one of the most important names in Germany's road to the tournament.
Team Overview
Raum matters because Germany often need width and crossing from their left-back. He gives them that without needing the whole attack built around him. Fans who want the full national-team picture can also track him through Germany and the tournament route that runs through the match schedule and the three-country map of the host venues.
That profile is very useful in tournament football.
Early Life and Background
Birthplace, family, and youth football journey
Raum was born in Nuremberg on 22 April 1998 and built his career through German football before becoming a bigger Bundesliga name. His rise was driven by attacking output from a defensive role.
Those strengths still define him.
Club Career
Early clubs and development
His years at Greuther Furth and Hoffenheim showed that he could produce serious end product from left-back. Leipzig then gave him a bigger stage to keep developing that profile.
That progression also helped his Germany role grow.
Current club and recent form
Raum remains useful because he can add quality service and constant width. Germany benefit from that when matches need more natural attacking support from full-back.
That is his clearest contribution. Supporters following his club rhythm through the broadcast guide can already see how closely his club form connects to Germany's wider 2026 picture.
David Raum — Stats and Performance
| Season | Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2021 | Greuther Furth | 94 | 7 | 14 |
| 2021-2022 | TSG Hoffenheim | 35 | 4 | 11 |
| 2022-2026 | RB Leipzig | 152 | 11 | 31 |
Raum's numbers are stronger than many defenders because he contributes regularly in the final third. His profile is built on assists, crossing, and attacking support from the flank.
International Career
Caps, goals, and major tournaments
Germany use Raum because he gives them an active left-sided outlet and a different wide rhythm. That matters in tournament football where full-backs can change the attacking shape.
It keeps him central to the current cycle.
| National team | Caps | Goals | Tournament involvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 34 | 1 | Euro 2024 and 2026 cycle left-back |
Playing Style and Key Strengths
Position, role, and standout qualities
Raum is a left-footed defender who likes to push high and deliver early or driven balls into the box. He works hard up and down the flank and is most effective when given license to support attacks.
That wide output is his biggest strength.
Personal Info and Profile
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | David Raum |
| Date of birth | 22 April 1998 |
| Age | 27 |
| Nationality | Germany |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 165 lbs (75 kg) |
| Position | Defender |
| Preferred foot | Left |
| Current club | RB Leipzig |
| Contract end | 2027 |
| Transfer value | €22M |
| Jersey number | 22 |
| Weekly salary | €90,000 |
| Estimated net worth | €8 million |
Transfer News and Market Value
Raum's 2026 story is about consistency and role rather than transfer noise. His main value is already clear, and the key football question is how big a role Germany want from his left-sided attacking game.
That is the real issue around him.
Salary and Net Worth
Public salary reporting places David Raum around the €90,000-per-week level, which works out to roughly €4.68 million per year. That fits a high-output Bundesliga full-back in his prime years.
Public wealth estimates in 2026 commonly place him around the €8 million mark. The exact private total can vary, but that is the clearest broad benchmark.
David Raum 2026 Style, Strengths, and Tournament Outlook
Raum's biggest strength is attacking support from the left. Germany can use that to bring more natural width and crossing into matches.
The challenge is defensive balance against higher-level wingers.
Even so, he remains a very useful option. Fans can follow the detail through fixture pages, the live race in the group standings, and real-time updates on live scores.