Career
VfB Stuttgart
On 23 July 2011, Rüdiger had his debut for VfB Stuttgart II in the 3. Liga against Arminia Bielefeld. On 29 January 2012, Rüdiger made his Bundesliga debut for VfB Stuttgart"s first team in a home professional match against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
He had his first appearance in the Union of European Football Associations Europa League on 4 October 2012 against Molde FK. On 19 April 2013, Rüdiger extended his contract with VfB Stuttgart until June 2017.
He scored his first goal for Stuttgart on 1 September 2013 in a 6–2 home victory against TSG Hoffenheim. Roma
On 19 August 2015, Serie A side Roma signed Rüdiger on loan from VfB Stuttgart for €4 million.
The clubs agreed on an optional €9 million transfer fee at the end of the one-year contract.