Antonio Rudiger, a German player, has committed to contribute a portion of his World Cup profits to help youngsters in Sierra Leone receive life-saving surgery.

The Real Madrid defender has long contributed to funding procedures for the nation’s impoverished youngsters. He established The Antonio Rudiger Foundation For Sierra Leone in January.

Rudiger says he would “like to implement many more projects in Sierra Leone” and that his efforts to the charity BigShoe are a “matter of honor” as the World Cup approaches.

Germany defender Antonio Rudiger will donate some of his World Cup earnings to charity

The Real Madrid star teamed up with charity BigShoe to help provide for kids in Sierra Leone

Rudiger’s reaction to the nation’s congenital clubfoot problem is action. Many children are impacted by this problem for the remainder of their lives.

“It hurts to see the circumstances in which Sierra Leonean children grow up,” said the former Chelsea defender in an explanation.

“After several months of follow-up treatment, the misalignment is corrected during surgery, allowing patients to finally walk and engage in social activities.”

“I have opportunities in Germany that many people in Sierra Leone do not have.” I am appreciative of the privileged position I am in and thankful for these opportunities.

It is an honor for me to assist here. In the future, I hope to work on a lot more initiatives in Sierra Leone alongside my family.

Additionally, Rudiger has already made charitable contributions to Sierra Leone.

His admirers were ecstatic when he arrived in the African country in January for the Monday launch of The Antonio Rudiger Foundation For Sierra Leone.

In 2020, Rudiger donated £75,000 to support Free Quality Education in the country

Rudiger posted a video to Twitter which showed him being swarmed by fans in Freetown, the Sierra Leonean capital.

The German shared the clip with the caption: ‘I’m speechless – these people are crazy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this overwhelming welcome, Sierra Leone. God bless you all.’

Rudiger, who has Sierra Leonean roots, has supported many causes in his ‘second home’ and in 2020 donated $101,000 (£75,000) support Free Quality Education in Sierra Leone.

The former Chelsea defender is preparing for Germany’s World Cup campaign that will see them face Costa Rica, Japan and Spain in the group stage.

The money donated will go towards life-changing surgeries for children with clubfoot