Georginio Rutter is a professional football player who plays as a forward for Leeds United.
Rutter switched Hoffenheim for Leeds in January 2023, joining The Whites for a club-record transfer fee.
The forward had a slow start to life at Elland Road, with struggles to move beyond the first-team squad and into the starting 11.
Since the club’s recent relegation back to the Championship, Rutter has grown into his role at Leeds and asserted himself as a regular in the team.
So, with that said, here is a look inside the life of Leeds United star Georginio Rutter.
Georginio Rutter age
Rutter was born on April 20th, 2002, meaning that at the time of writing, he is 22 years old.
Georginio Rutter’s height
Georginio Rutter’s height is approximately six feet and zero inches tall (183 cm), which makes him relatively tall for a forward.
That height comes with its advantages, such as a physical profile that allows for him to keep hold of the ball.
Where is Rutter from?
Leeds star Georginio Rutter was born in Plescop, which is a small commune in Brittany, on the north-west coast of France.
The forward spent his early years at Menimur and Vannes, before finally making his way through the youth ranks at Rennes.
A switch to Hoffeinheim saw the Rutter progress until he made the move across to Leeds.
What position does Rutter play?
Under current Leeds United boss Daniel Farke, Georginio Rutter has played as both a centre-forward and an attacking midfielder.
Rutter’s squad number
Georginio Rutter is the current Leeds United number 24, something he has held since joining the club.
In taking that squad number, the forward joins the likes of Leif Davis, Tom Adeyemi and Steve Guppy to have worn it.
Rutter has previously worn the number 33 at Hoffenheim as well as 33 and 35 at Stade Rennes during his time there.
Who are the parents of Georginio Rutter?
Little is known about Georginio Rutter’s parents, though it is known that his father is of Martinique descent and Reunion Madagascan descent from his mother.
The forward was born and raised in France, which has led to his representation of the French national teams at youth level.
Georginio Rutter transfer to Leeds
Leeds United paid a club-record transfer fee worth roughly £35.5m to land Georginio Rutter from Hoffenheim in January 2023.
Speaking to Sky Sports upon joining the club, the forward said: “There’s a lot of emotion today. It’s an important day. I’m very happy to be here and I’m very excited to start.
“I run and I bring a lot of energy to the pitch. I like dribbling and playing beautifully, scoring goals and getting assists.”
