Antonio Rudiger was born to his parents, Matthias, and Lily. His father Matthias reportedly comes from an Afro-German ethnicity, while his mother Lily is of Sierra Leonean descent, which is in the western part of Africa. While there is no exact information about his parents’ religion, Rudiger is Muslim and a devout follower of Islam.

Rüdiger, a practicing Muslim, posted on Instagram a photo of himself in a white robe kneeling on a prayer mat while pointing upward with his right index finger.

Rüdiger, a practicing Muslim, posted on Instagram a photo of himself in a white robe kneeling on a prayer mat while pointing upward with his right index finger.

Rüdiger is known for his dance moves in the dressing room and they are often showcased by his Chelsea teammates on their social media feeds. He doesn’t need a drink before throwing shapes either; as a practicing Muslim, he abstains from alcohol.