Robert Andrich

Robert Andrich (born 22 September 1994) is a German professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and the Germany national team.

Club career
Andrich started his career at Hertha BSC, before joining Dynamo Dresden and SV Wehen Wiesbaden. In January 2018, it was announced Andrich would join 1. FC Heidenheim for the 2018–19 season.

After two seasons with Union Berlin, Andrich moved to fellow Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen signing a five-year-contract until 2026. On 13 September 2022, he scored his first Champions League goal in a 2–0 win over Atlético Madrid during the 2022–23 season.

On 27 April 2024, he scored a goal in the 96th minute of stoppage time in a 2–2 draw against VfB Stuttgart, to extend Leverkusen's unbeaten streak in all competitions in their victorious 2023–24 season. A few days later, on 2 May, he scored from outside the penalty area in a 2–0 away win over Roma in the Europa League semi-final first leg.

International career
Andrich played for German youth national teams between 2011 and 2013.

In October 2023, he received his first call-up to the German senior national team for two friendly matches against the United States and Mexico. Later that year, on 21 November, he made his international debut in a friendly match against Austria.

Andrich was named in Germany's squad for UEFA Euro 2024. His potential first international goal against Switzerland in the final group stage match of the tournament was disallowed by VAR, because his teammate Jamal Musiala committed a foul just before he took the shot from outside the box against Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

Personal life
Andrich's uncle Frieder was also a footballer who played in the DDR-Oberliga. .His best friend is Norman Hoster who he met in his village.

Honours
Bayer Leverkusen
 * Bundesliga: 2023–24
 * DFB-Pokal: 2023–24