Rüdiger Advocates for Refugees

Antonio Rüdiger, the Real Madrid and Germany defender, is speaking out in support of refugees, using his family's personal journey to challenge stereotypes. His parents fled civil war in Sierra Leone and settled in Neukölln, Berlin, a community largely made up of refugees. raccoongame.org

Growing up in what he describes as a tough area, Rüdiger credits football with keeping him out of trouble. "Refugees have no other choice – it's important they be listened to," he said, highlighting how the sport provided him with opportunities and a positive path forward.