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november 26, 2015 - Nike
The voice of the athlete: Antonio Rüdiger
The next generation: #antoniordiger determined to extend the legacy of the #nike Tiempo.
Antonio Rüdiger contemplates famous Tiempos from years past and looks to the future.
AS Roma center-back #antoniordiger is targeting domestic and international honors in 2016. Like fellow Berliner Jérôme Boateng, Rüdiger favors the Tiempo Legend 6, and is fully aware of the Tiempo series’ legacy.
“So many legendary players of the past have worn Tiempo and when I think of the boot, I think of them,” he explains. “Looking back on over 25 years of Tiempo, you can see that greats in so many different positions have made their names in them — that is what inspired me to wear these. If you know who has worn it and who wears it now, you want to join in!”
Beyond its heritage, Rüdiger also selected the boot for its unprecedented touch. “I tested a wide range of boots and this Tiempo was the best because for me, the traction is perfect — you’re always stable in the shoe no matter what speed you’re going or what direction you’re moving in,” he says. “I need good control and a good pass so the leather touch is valuable. I always wear the boots directly from the box without needing to break them in.”
To further illustrate his need for a boot offering a responsive, dominant touch, the player underscores a point made by his international teammate, Jérôme Boateng, who shares his multifaceted style.
“Nowadays, as a defender you have to open up the game. Defenders launch attacks and the boot is now lighter compared to the previous Tiempo – it makes you quicker, nimbler. It has evolved, just as the game has changed.”
Nike #tiempolegend6 - Rüdiger's boot of choice.
The demand for increased versatility requires even more practice, Rüdiger clarifies. “After training I always work on my passing, because I want to be the player who opens up the game. This goal is a strong motivation because if I want the team to score, I need to be able to play a perfect pass.”
This commanding young player also knows that countering pressure through planning is key: “Preparation is everything — you need a plan, and that’s what we work on at the training ground. It’s the first step.” This projection, however, extends beyond practice. “You have to make sacrifices,” he asserts. “If you don’t stay focused off the pitch, you won’t be focused on the pitch. You have to keep yourself healthy. You want to play your best, so you need your rest time and being on the road a lot means that’s not easy. So when you’re at home, you want to eat well and sleep well. That’s how I live.”
But don’t take the player’s holistic approach to performance to mean he has a universal persona.“On the pitch I’m one person. Off the pitch I’m another person,” Rüdiger says. “For me, it’s not the same. There is a division. On the pitch I would do anything to win, but away from it I’m a calm guy.”
This understated character is reinforced by his stated ambitions for the current season; “I want to stay healthy, because my last year had its difficulties. I want to improve game by game to become a better player.”
To reach France next year is another of Rüdiger’s goals, “It would be my first big tournament, so I want to be there but, first of all, I want to keep my focus on my club – performing there is the only way I can be there as part of my national team. It’s always about playing, playing, playing so that my experience will grow.”
The #nike #tiempolegend6 will be available via the #nike Football App on November 29 and on #nike.com December 1. The boots will be available for #nikeid customization beginning November 30th via the #nike Football App, December 1 on #nike.com.
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