Timo Werner
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| Full Name | Timo Werner |
| Date of Birth | 6 March 1996 |
| Place of Birth | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Position | Forward |
| Chelsea career | 2020 – 2022 |
| Debut | 14 September 2020 |
| Games (goals) | 89 (23) |
| Other clubs | VfB Stuttgart RB Leipzig Tottenham Hotspur (loan) |
Timo Werner is a German forward who joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig in July 2020. Werner’s Chelsea career was defined by tireless effort and tactical value, even if it didn’t produce the prolific goal numbers expected. Despite criticism for missed chances, he left Stamford Bridge with three major trophies and an important role in the club’s second European triumph.
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Before Chelsea
Werner began his professional career at VfB Stuttgart, where he became their youngest-ever debutant and goalscorer. He moved to RB Leipzig in 2016, where he developed into one of Europe’s most prolific strikers. Known for his pace, pressing, and movement off the ball, Werner scored 95 goals in 159 appearances for Leipzig. In the 2019–20 season, he netted 28 goals in the Bundesliga, finishing as the league’s second top scorer. His form attracted widespread interest, and Chelsea secured his signing ahead of the 2020–21 campaign.
Chelsea career
2020–21 Season
Werner’s debut season at Chelsea was a mix of promise and frustration. He started brightly under Frank Lampard with goals and assists across the Premier League and Champions League. However, as the season progressed, he struggled with finishing consistency, enduring long goal droughts despite high work rate and intelligent movement. After Thomas Tuchel took over mid-season, Werner continued to be a regular starter due to his tactical discipline. He scored 12 goals and registered 15 assists across all competitions. Importantly, he played a vital role in Chelsea’s Champions League-winning run, contributing directly to key goals against Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, and starting in the final against Manchester City.
2021–22 Season
Werner’s second season was again disrupted by inconsistent form, injuries, and increased competition from new signing Romelu Lukaku. He made 37 appearances, scoring 11 goals, including braces in the Champions League and Premier League. Though often used in rotation, he delivered important contributions late in the season, particularly in a purple patch during March and April. He featured in both domestic cup finals, which Chelsea lost on penalties to Liverpool, and added to his medal tally with the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup titles.
The German international returned to RB Leipzig in August 2022, bringing an end to his two-year stay in west London. Though his goal return never matched expectations, he was valued for his off-ball movement, selfless play, and team-first attitude.
Statistics
| Season | Prem | FA Cup | League Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 12 |
| 2021-22 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 37 | 11 |
| Total | 56 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 89 | 23 |
- Correct as of the end of the 2021-22 season"
Goals
| # | Season | Date | Year | Competition | Opponent | Score | Result | Venue |
| 1 | 2020-21 | 29 September | 2020 | League Cup | Tottenham Hotspur | 1-0 | 1-1 | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 2 | 2020-21 | 17 October | 2020 | Premier League | Southampton | 1-0 | 3-3 | Stamford Bridge |
| 3 | 2020-21 | 17 October | 2020 | Premier League | Southampton | 2-0 | 3-3 | Stamford Bridge |
| 4 | 2020-21 | 28 October | 2020 | UEFA Champions League | Krasnodar | 2-0 | 4-0 | Krasnodar Stadium |
| 5 | 2020-21 | 31 October | 2020 | Premier League | Burnley | 3-0 | 3-0 | Turf Moor |
| 6 | 2020-21 | 04 November | 2020 | UEFA Champions League | Rennes | 1-0 | 3-0 | Stamford Bridge |
| 7 | 2020-21 | 04 November | 2020 | UEFA Champions League | Rennes | 2-0 | 3-0 | Stamford Bridge |
| 8 | 2020-21 | 07 November | 2020 | Premier League | Sheffield United | 4-1 | 4-1 | Stamford Bridge |
| 9 | 2020-21 | 10 January | 2021 | FA Cup | Morecambe | 2-0 | 4-0 | Stamford Bridge |
| 10 | 2020-21 | 15 February | 2021 | Premier League | Newcastle United | 2-0 | 2-0 | Stamford Bridge |
| 11 | 2020-21 | 24 April | 2021 | Premier League | West Ham United | 1-0 | 1-0 | London Stadium |
| 12 | 2020-21 | 05 May | 2021 | UEFA Champions League | Real Madrid | 1-0 | 2-0 | Stamford Bridge |
| 13 | 2021-22 | 22 September | 2021 | League Cup | Aston Villa | 1-0 | 1-1 | Stamford Bridge |
| 14 | 2021-22 | 02 October | 2021 | Premier League | Southampton | 2-1 | 3-1 | Stamford Bridge |
| 15 | 2021-22 | 23 November | 2021 | UEFA Champions league | Juventus | 4-0 | 4-0 | Stamford Bridge |
| 16 | 2021-22 | 08 December | 2021 | UEFA Champions league | Zenit St Petersburg | 1-0 | 3-3 | Krestovsky Stadium |
| 17 | 2021-22 | 08 December | 2021 | UEFA Champions league | Zenit St Petersburg | 3-2 | 3-3 | Krestovsky Stadium |
| 18 | 2021-22 | 08 January | 2022 | FA Cup | Chesterfield | 1-0 | 5-1 | Stamford Bridge |
| 19 | 2021-22 | 02 March | 2022 | FA Cup | Luton Town | 2-2 | 3-2 | Kenilworth Road |
| 20 | 2021-22 | 09 April | 2022 | Premier League | Southampton | 3-0 | 6-0 | St Mary's Stadium |
| 21 | 2021-22 | 09 April | 2022 | Premier League | Southampton | 5-0 | 6-0 | St Mary's Stadium |
| 22 | 2021-22 | 12 April | 2022 | UEFA Champions League | Real Madrid | 3-0 | 3-2 | Santiago Bernabéu |
| 23 | 2021-22 | 20 April | 2022 | Premier League | Arsenal | 1-1 | 2-4 | Stamford Bridge |
International
Timo Werner made his senior debut for Germany in 2017 and quickly became a regular in the squad. He played a key role in Germany’s 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup win, finishing as the tournament’s top scorer. Werner also featured in the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020, but both campaigns ended early for Germany.
Honours
- UEFA Champions League: 2020-21
- UEFA Super Cup: 2021
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2021
