Per Mertesacker discusses his role in Germany's 2014 World Cup victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Per Mertesacker reflected on his contributions to Germany's 2014 World Cup win as they celebrated their historic triumph. Mertesacker highlighted his role as a defensive leader and locker-room presence during the tournament. After retiring in 2018, he transitioned to football administration and now serves as the academy manager at Arsenal FC, focusing on developing young talent. His efforts in England have earned him praise for building a respected youth system.
- •Germany won the 2014 FIFA World Cup against Argentina.
- •Mertesacker played a key leadership role during the tournament.
- •He retired from playing in 2018 and now works at Arsenal FC.
- •Mertesacker emphasizes youth player development over coaching.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Germany’s 2014 World Cup winners — Where are they now? Per Mertesacker
"Throwing it back to 2014 at the World Cup.
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