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Biography of Per Mertesacker

Per Mertesacker is a German footballer who currently plays as a central defender for the English club 'Arsenal' and the German national football team. He was born on September 29, 1984, in Hanover, Germany. His interest in football began at a young age due to his father, who was a coach for the youth team of the famous club 'Hannover 96'. Mertesacker spent most of his time at the club's stadium during his childhood.

After training with the local team 'TSV Pattensen' until 1995, Mertesacker caught the attention of scouts from 'Hannover 96'. He joined the club and played for their youth teams before making his professional debut.

Mertesacker stands out on the field due to his height of 198 centimeters, earning him the nickname 'the Defence Pole' in Germany and 'Big F*cking German' in England. Another distinctive characteristic of Mertesacker's game is Mertesacker biography printable.