Julian Draxler

Julian Draxler

Germany

Personal Information

Full Name Julian Draxler
Date of Birth September 20, 1993
Nationality Germany
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.87 m)
Role Attacking midfielder / Winger
Family Lena Stiffel (Fiance), Monika Draxler (Mother), Hans-Jurgen Draxler (Father)

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Ex-PSG and Germany star Julian Draxler walks off pitch without explanation during game for new club Al Ahli in Qatar Ex-PSG and Germany star Julian Draxler walks off pitch without explanation during game for new club Al Ahli in Qatar
Ex-PSG and Germany star Julian Draxler walks off pitch without explanation during game for new club Al Ahli in Qatar
“Plays for half an hour and doesn’t make a single mistake” – Julian Draxler opens up on Lionel Messi’s first ever PSG training session “Plays for half an hour and doesn’t make a single mistake” – Julian Draxler opens up on Lionel Messi’s first ever PSG training session
“Plays for half an hour and doesn’t make a single mistake” – Julian Draxler opens up on Lionel Messi’s first ever PSG training session
PSG outcast set to join Qatari club; club likely to pay €20m transfer fee - Reports PSG outcast set to join Qatari club; club likely to pay €20m transfer fee - Reports
PSG outcast set to join Qatari club; club likely to pay €20m transfer fee - Reports
Seven people arrested outside the home of PSG attacker Julian Draxler on suspicion of attempted burglary Seven people arrested outside the home of PSG attacker Julian Draxler on suspicion of attempted burglary
Seven people arrested outside the home of PSG attacker Julian Draxler on suspicion of attempted burglary
Kylian Mbappe tells PSG's 'undesirables' they'd beat Luis Enrique's first team as he continues to be frozen out of squad: Reports Kylian Mbappe tells PSG's 'undesirables' they'd beat Luis Enrique's first team as he continues to be frozen out of squad: Reports
Kylian Mbappe tells PSG's 'undesirables' they'd beat Luis Enrique's first team as he continues to be frozen out of squad: Reports

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Mbappe wins ''Chopsticks Challenge'' ahead of China tour
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Julian Draxler: A Brief Biography

Julian Draxler Biography

Julian Draxler is a professional Footballer belonging to the European giants Germany.He plays as a winger for one of the most famous clubs in history, which has given birth to many legends; Paris Saint-Germain.

Draxler is a regular feature of the German National side.The 24-year-old dashing footballer was born on 20th September 1993 in Gladbeck, Germany. He was also a part of the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad which lifted the trophy. He has shown his leadership skills as well, as he captained his side during the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. The 6ft. 2 in. The lanky winger was also awarded the Golden Ball Trophy for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Debut

Draxler made a sparkling debut in Bundesliga, as he became the fourth youngest player to play on the Bundesliga.He became the youngest player to make his debut for Schalke on 15th January 2011 which Schalke lost against 0-1 to Hamburger SV.

On 9th August 2011 following consistent performances in the league, Draxler became a part of the U21 German national side. Germany emerged victorious over Cyprus with a scoreline of four goals to one. On 26 May 2012, he made his debut for the senior side in Germany's 5–3 loss to Switzerland.

On 31 August 2015, Draxler signed for VfL Wolfsburg on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee. On 24 December 2016, it was announced on VfL Wolfsburg's website that Draxler would be joining Paris Saint-Germain on a four-year contract.

High Points

Draxler is known for his speed and agility and his ability to deal with pressure situations. Draxler finished the 2012-13 season as the joint highest goal scorer for Schalke.

Draxler became Schalke's youngest ever player to appear in 100 competitive games.

Draxler has been a part of the German side which lifted the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He has also been the captain of the national side during the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. He was also awarded the Golden Ball trophy for his exceptional performance in the tournament.

Captaincy

He has been the captain of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, which the German side went on to win under his effective leadership.

Club Career

He has played for three clubs in his career as a footballer for Schalke, VFL Wolfsburg, and Paris Saint-Germain.

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