Benjamin Paa Kwesi Henrichs (born 23 February 1997) is a German professional footballer who plays for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Germany national team.
Henrichs was born in Germany to a German father and a Ghanaian mother, and he was eligible to play for both countries until making his Germany debut. In a 2017 interview, he claimed that Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien was his childhood idol, but he opted to play for Germany since they approached him when he was still a teenager.
Benjamin Henrichs Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Benjamin Paa Kwesi Henrichs |
| Nick Name | Benjamin Henrichs |
| Age (as of 2023) | 26 years |
| Religion | Christian |
| Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Birth Place | Bocholt, Germany |
| Date of Birth | 23 February 1997 |
| Nationality | Germany |
| Hobbies | Music and Gym |
Family | |
| Mother's Name | Phyllis Henrichs |
| Father's Name | Not Available |
| Brother(s) | Not Available |
| Sister(s) | Not Available |
Marital Status, Wife and Children | |
| Wife/Spouse | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Education | |
| School | Not Available |
| College/University | Not Available |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Outfitter | Not Available |
Football Career | |
| Debut Club | B. Leverkusen |
| Debut International | Germany |
| Jersey Number | • Germany - 6 • RB Leipzig - 39 |
| Current Team(s) | • Germany • RB Leipzig |
| Position | Defender |
| Foot | Right |
| League level | First Tier |
| Caps/Goals | 7 / 0 |
| Career Manager/ Player Agent | CN Sports |
| Traits | • Injury Prone |
| Style Of Play | • Likes to play short passes • Likes to tackle |
| Strengths | • Tackling • Passing • Finishing • Ball interception • Defensive contribution |
| Weakness | None |
Height and Weight | |
| Height (as of 2022) | • in meters - 1.83 m • in feet inches - 6'0" |
| Weight (as of 2022) | • in kilograms - 79 kg • in pounds - 174lbs |
Extra Ordinary Features | |
| Race / Ethnicity | German |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Chest Size | 42 inches |
| Biceps Size | 12 inches |
| Waist Size | 32 inches |
Favourite Things | |
| Favorite Playing Position | Right-Back |
| Favorite Car | Not Available |
| Favorite Drinks | Red Wine |
| Favorite Color | White |
| Favorite Cell Phone/Brand | Iphone |
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Awards
RB Leipzig
- DFB-Pokal: 2021–22
Germany
- FIFA Confederations Cup: 2017
Individual
- Fritz Walter Medal U19 gold medal: 2016
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Benjamin Henrichs Net Worth
The range of Benjamin Henrichs’s net worth or income is thought to be between €13,000,000. However, his major occupation as a soccer player has brought him a significant amount of wealth.
| Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx) | €13,000,000 |
| Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx) | €10,949,120 |
| Salary Per Year (Approx) | €2,288,000 |
| Salary per Week | €44,000 |
| Contract Signed/Extension | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Contract Expires | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Market Value | €15,000,000 |
| Income Source | Professional Footballer |
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Benjamin Henrichs FIFA 22 Stats
In FIFA 22, Benjamin Henrichs has an overall rating of 77 and his potential is also 80.
FIFA 22 Stats | |||
Overall Rating In FIFA 22 | 77 | Potential In FIFA 22 | 80 |
| Attacking | Skill | ||
| 76 | Crossing | 77 | Dribbling |
| 50 | Finishing | 73 | Curve |
| 63 | Heading Accuracy | 49 | FK Accuracy |
| 76 | Short Passing | 66 | Long Passing |
| 53 | Volleys | 76 | Ball Control |
| Power | Movement | ||
| 62 | Shot Power | 74 | Acceleration |
| 66 | Jumping | 69 | Sprint Speed |
| 75 | Stamina | 75 | Agility |
| 68 | Strength | 76 | Reactions |
| 46 | Long Shots | 69 | Balance |
| Mentality | Goalkeeping | ||
| 68 | Aggression | 8 | GK Diving |
| 75 | Interceptions | 9 | GK Handling |
| 62 | Positioning | 13 | GK Kicking |
| 69 | Vision | 12 | GK Positioning |
| 73 | Composure | 14 | GK Reflexes |
| Defending | |||
| 74 | Defensive Awareness | 75 | Sliding Tackle |
| 77 | Standing Tackle | ||
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Club Career
Bayer Leverkusen
- Henrichs is a Bayer Leverkusen academy graduate, having joined the club at the age of seven and captaining the side at the under-19 level.
- He was promoted to the senior team in 2015 after impressing throughout his formative years with the club and made his Bundesliga debut on 20 September as a second-half substitute for Karim Bellarabi in a 3-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.
- The next season, he established himself as a regular with the team, appearing in 29 games.
- He eventually made over 80 appearances for the club in all competitions before joining Ligue 1 side AS Monaco in August 2018.
AS Monaco
- Henrichs signed a five-year contract with Monaco on August 28, 2018.
RB Leipzig (loan)
- Henrichs joined RB Leipzig on a season-long loan on July 8, 2020.
- The agreement includes a €15 million buyout option at the end of the season.
RB Leipzig
- Henrichs signed a permanent contract with RB Leipzig on April 12, 2021.
- The €15 million buyout option was exercised by RB Leipzig.
International Career
- Henrichs was called up to the German national team for the first time by manager Joachim Löw on November 4, 2016, for a World Cup qualification against San Marino and a friendly against Italy.
- Seven days later, he made his debut against the former in Germany’s 8-0 triumph.
- The following year, he was nominated to Löw’s team for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, which served as the warm-up for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and made two appearances as Germany won the tournament.
- He was later left out of Germany’s World Cup team.
FAQs
He is currently 26 years old (as of 2023).
He is 183 cm tall.
He plays as a defender.
After his transfer to RB Leipzig, his net worth is €13,000,000 (as of 2023).