Player Profile
Waldemar Anton
Waldemar Anton
Borussia Dortmund
Position
Primary
Centre-Back
Others
Right-Back, Defensive Midfielder
Dortmund 2026 Snapshot
Career
Trophies
Waldemar Anton gives Germany a practical, flexible defensive profile that coaches tend to value in tournament squads. The 29-year-old is not built on hype, but on usefulness and steady top-level work. FIFA World Cup 2026.
That keeps him 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
Anton matters because Germany need defenders who can cover more than one job. He helps give the back line and squad list more flexibility. 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 kind of utility matters a lot.
Early Life and Background
Birthplace, family, and youth football journey
Anton was born in Olmaliq on 20 July 1996 and built his career through German football. His rise came from consistency, versatility, and earning trust rather than from star-level attention.
That route still fits his profile.
Club Career
Early clubs and development
Years at Hannover and Stuttgart gave Anton long stretches of senior football and helped him mature into a reliable Bundesliga defender. That foundation made his later move into a bigger spotlight more natural.
Those years were important.
Current club and recent form
At Dortmund he offers defensive cover, structure, and honest work across the back line. Germany benefit from players who can do that without needing a system built around them.
That is where his value sits. Supporters following his club rhythm through the broadcast guide can already see how closely his club form connects to Germany's wider 2026 picture.
Waldemar Anton — Stats and Performance
| Season | Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2024 | Hannover / Stuttgart | 280 | 14 | 14 |
| 2024-2026 | Borussia Dortmund | 72 | 4 | 3 |
Anton's numbers are not built on glamour. His value is in defensive dependability, positional flexibility, and experience across different roles.
International Career
Caps, goals, and major tournaments
Germany use Anton as part of a broader defensive group rather than as a permanent headline starter. Even so, players with his flexibility can become very important over the course of a long tournament.
That keeps him relevant.
| National team | Caps | Goals | Tournament involvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 12 | 0 | Senior 2026 cycle defender |
Playing Style and Key Strengths
Position, role, and standout qualities
Anton is a right-footed defender who plays with control and practicality. He likes to keep situations simple, defend strongly, and support the overall structure rather than chase flashy moments.
That discipline is his biggest strength.
Personal Info and Profile
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Waldemar Anton |
| Date of birth | 20 July 1996 |
| Age | 29 |
| Nationality | Germany |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (189 cm) |
| Weight | 183 lbs (83 kg) |
| Position | Defender |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Current club | Borussia Dortmund |
| Contract end | 2028 |
| Transfer value | €18M |
| Jersey number | 3 |
| Weekly salary | yet to be confirmed |
| Estimated net worth | yet to be confirmed |
Transfer News and Market Value
Anton's 2026 story is about role value rather than transfer drama. The real football question is how much his versatility can help Germany once tournament football becomes attritional.
That is the key talking point around him.
Salary and Net Worth
Public salary reporting around Waldemar Anton's exact weekly wages is limited in 2026, so a verified public benchmark is yet to be confirmed. His current status still points to established top-flight earnings rather than a fringe-level contract.
Public net worth tracking is also limited. The clearest story is that he has turned steady Bundesliga progression into genuine national-team relevance.
Waldemar Anton 2026 Style, Strengths, and Tournament Outlook
Anton's biggest strength is versatility with defensive discipline. Germany can use that in multiple ways during the tournament cycle.
The challenge is turning squad usefulness into an undisputed starting role.
Even so, he remains a valuable option. Fans can follow the detail through fixture pages, the live race in the group standings, and real-time updates on live scores.