1. Bote Ridle Nzuzi Baku was born on Bote Nzuzi Baku; 8 April 1998 and is a German professional footballer who plays as a right-back, winger or midfielder for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Germany national team.
14 Facts About Ridle Baku
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Ridle Baku secured the victory for Mainz, scoring the final goal of the match in the 90th minute.
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On 1 October 2020, Ridle Baku completed a move to fellow Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg, for an undisclosed fee on a five-year contract.
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Ridle Baku impressed in his first season at the club and was named to the Bundesliga Team of the Season.
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Ridle Baku contributed with a league-leading 2583 intensive runs after 31 matchdays, including an league-leading 993 sprints, over 150 more than the second name on that particular list.
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Ridle Baku scored six goals and supplied a further four assists to go with 82 crosses, 32 shots, and 305 successful tackles.
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Ridle Baku scored again two weeks later in a come-from-behind league win over Hertha Berlin.
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On 10 January 2025, Ridle Baku signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with RB Leipzig.
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Ridle Baku earned his first call-up for the German senior team on 8 November 2020.
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Ridle Baku's debut came on 11 November 2020, in a friendly game against the Czech Republic.
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Ridle Baku has been described as an energetic right full-back who can both inflict damage going forward while possessing the defensive nous to hold things together defensively when on the back foot.
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Ridle Baku is the twin brother of Makana Baku, who is a professional footballer.
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Ridle Baku was given the nickname "Ridle" by his father, who was a fan of German footballer Karl-Heinz Riedle.
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In 2018, Baku had his name legally changed to include Ridle.