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Timo Werner

Timo Werner is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Timo Werner is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for the San Jose Earthquakes. He is known for his pace and has played for VfB Stuttgart, RB Leipzig, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as the Germany national team. Werner is widely associated with the nickname 'Turbo Timo' because of his speed.

Early life and youth career

Werner was born in Stuttgart and came through the youth system at VfB Stuttgart after earlier youth football with TSV Steinhaldenfeld. He progressed into Stuttgart's senior team in 2013.

Club career

Werner began his senior career with VfB Stuttgart in 2013 and became the club's youngest debutant and youngest goalscorer. He joined RB Leipzig in 2016 for a then-club-record fee of €10 million. Werner signed for Chelsea in 2020 and won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup with the club. He returned to RB Leipzig in 2022 and later joined Tottenham Hotspur on loan before moving to the San Jose Earthquakes.

International career

Werner has represented Germany at senior international level and was part of the squad that won the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. He received the tournament's Golden Boot.

Playing style and reputation

Werner is a forward known for his acceleration and pace, which earned him the nickname 'Turbo Timo'. He has also been used across forward and wide attacking roles.

Key facts

  • Werner began his senior career with VfB Stuttgart in 2013 and became the club's youngest debutant and youngest goalscorer.
  • He joined RB Leipzig in 2016 for a then-club-record fee of €10 million.
  • Werner signed for Chelsea in 2020 and won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup with the club.
  • He returned to RB Leipzig in 2022 and later joined Tottenham Hotspur on loan before moving to the San Jose Earthquakes.
  • Werner has represented Germany at senior international level and was part of the squad that won the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.
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Canadian context

Werner has played in competitions followed by Canadian soccer audiences, including the UEFA Champions League and major European leagues. His moves between Bundesliga, Premier League and MLS clubs also connect him to leagues widely covered in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Timo Werner play?
He is primarily a forward, and has also been listed as a left winger or centre-forward.
Where was Timo Werner born?
He was born in Stuttgart, Germany.
Which clubs has Timo Werner played for?
His senior clubs include VfB Stuttgart, RB Leipzig, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and the San Jose Earthquakes.
What is Timo Werner known for?
He is known for his pace, movement and goal-scoring, especially during his years at RB Leipzig and Chelsea.
Has Timo Werner won major titles?
Yes. Sources list trophies including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and the FIFA Confederations Cup.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timo_Werner
    Supports: Early senior career at VfB Stuttgart and move to RB Leipzig in 2016 for a club-record fee.
  2. San Jose Earthquakeshttps://www.sjearthquakes.com/news/get-to-know-timo-werner
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, position, nickname, clubs, and listed honours and statistics.
  3. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/191088/timo-werner
    Supports: Nationality, birthdate, height/weight, and position.
  4. Wikipedia bahasa Indonesiahttps://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timo_Werner
    Supports: International career details, Confederations Cup win, Golden Boot, and Chelsea transfer.
  5. Bundesligahttps://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/timo-werner-10-things-on-the-rb-leipzig-and-germany-striker-2746-1259
    Supports: Chelsea spell, goals and assists total there, and major honours.
  6. Bundesligahttps://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/timo-werner-tottenham-forward-made-in-germany-champions-league-leipzig-stuttgart-chelsea-16093
    Supports: Career progression, Leipzig club-record scoring, Chelsea honours, and return to Leipzig.
  7. Transfermarkthttps://www.transfermarkt.us/timo-werner/profil/spieler/170527
    Supports: Current club and positional listing.
  8. Major League Soccerhttps://www.mlssoccer.com/players/timo-werner/
    Supports: San Jose Earthquakes roster listing, height, weight, birthdate and position.