Dad Gave Pocket Money for Every Goal Scored: The Story Behind Timo Werner

In Timo Werner’s early years, his father, Günther Schuh, employed a unique motivational tactic to spur his son’s football ambitions: offering him pocket money for every goal scored. This strategy not only encouraged young Timo but also fueled his determination to excel on the field. Michael Bulling, head of football at TSV Steinhaldenfeld, recalled how Günther, who coached the adult team, would watch seven-year-old Timo play and reward him for his goals, quickly realizing the costliness of his promise due to Timo’s scoring prowess.

Beyond monetary incentives, Günther instilled in Timo a strong work ethic from a young age. He would have Timo run up mountains to build endurance and speed, shaping his physical abilities early on. Timo’s desire to impress his father, seen as a disciplined and formidable coach, drove him to push himself continually. This upbringing not only cultivated Timo’s athletic prowess but also laid the foundation for his relentless pursuit of excellence in football. Now, let’s dive into the full essence of Timo’s story.

Discovering Timo Werner's Childhood Passion for Football

Discovering Timo Werner’s Childhood Passion for Football

Preamble:

Welcome to the fascinating life story of Werner. As always, our aim is to ignite your interest in football autobiographies. Without delay, let’s delve into a gallery that traces Timo’s journey from his childhood to his rise to fame. Werner’s path has been marked by dedication and achievement, showcasing his remarkable journey through the world of football.

From his Early Life to his moment in Fame. The Untold Biography of Timo Werner.

From his Early Life to his moment in Fame. The Untold Biography of Timo Werner.

Yes, you and I know the German has lots of pace

Despite the accolade, only a few football fans have taken the time to read Timo Werner’s Bio. We’ve prepared that just for you, and without further ado, let’s begin with the story of his early years.

Timo Werner Childhood Story:

For Biography starters, ‘Turbo Timo’ is the German Forward’s nickname. Timo Werner was born on the 6th day of March 1996 to his mother, Sabine Werner and father, Günther Schuh, in the city of Stuttgart, southwest Germany.

The Footballer was born with no brother or sister, meaning he is the only son born to his parents.

Perhaps you must have wondered… Why doesn’t he bear his father’s surname- ‘Schuh’.

The truth is, Timo Werner’s parents, despite being together for long, appear not legally married. For this reason, the Footballer bears his mother’s surname ‘Werner’.

Timo Werner Family Background:

The German’s father, Gunter Schuh, operated a middle-class household in Stuttgart.

It is a home that, to date, holds high values for educating the young. Timo Werner comes from humble beginnings in his extraordinary home.

Growing up, his parents taught him four ideal moral values. They include; (1) respect for all (2) being generous/helpful (3) having a sense of responsibility (4) never hurting anyone and (5) formulating the habit of sharing.

Discussing his humble upbringing which reflects his character today, Timo Werner once told the German media;

When I’m with my family and friends, I am not Timo Werner the footballer. I’m simply Timo, the humble son and loyal friend.

The Truth is, I am just a guy like everyone else. If I do something wrong, my parents and friends are not scared to tell me!

Timo Werner Family Origin:

We all know he is a prolific German Striker. However, not everyone knows where he comes from in Germany.

Timo Werner’s family have their origin in Stuttgart, the capital of southwest Germany’s Baden-Württemberg state.

Timo Werner, the renowned German striker, hails from Stuttgart, the heart of southwest Germany’s Baden-Württemberg.

Timo Werner, the renowned German striker, hails from Stuttgart, the heart of southwest Germany’s Baden-Württemberg.

In case you didn’t know, the city bears the nickname “cradle of the automobile”. Did you know?… Stuttgart houses Porsche’s headquarters and the almighty Mercedes-Benz.

Timo Werner Education and Career Build-Up:

First and foremost, Timo Werner’s parents- especially his dad- are seen as the primary engineers of his destiny. The Footballer’s father was an amateur footballer who later became a coach.

As a little boy, Timo Werner’s father, Günther Schuh, taught him the meaning of endurance.

In the earliest days of his life, he allowed his only son to continuously run up the mountains in the name of improving his stamina and athleticism.

As a humble little boy who was well-bred, Timo possessed the mindset of wanting to impress his Father, whom many (especially his students) see as a disciplinarian with ‘scary’ coaching powers.

Back in the day, after running all day, Timo would ask his dad how fast he was. Continuously running up the mountains saw the Youngster developing his speed powers- a feat that has become one of his greatest assets today.

Mario Gomez- The Childhood Hero:

Günther Schuh guided his son into being an attacker, a feat that gave him the opportunity to pick a role model- in the person of Mario Gomez, the former German forward.

Back then (before his teenage years), Timo would stick the German Striker’s poster all over his room.

Ironically, little did he know he would be the one to retire his hero (Mario Gomez) from the German national team.

Timo Werner Biography – Early Career Life:

Growing up, there was a high certainty that football would be his calling. Interestingly, his father, Günther Schuh, allowed his son to enrol with TSV Steinhaldenfeld, a club where he coached their higher junior team.

He wanted to impress the man he looked up to most- his Dad. Little Timo Werner, who is pictured below, began from the grassroots.

The humble beginnings of Timo Werner.

The humble beginnings of Timo Werner.

Fatherly Motivation Tactics:

Also, in a bid to see him excel, Timo’s Dad had to apply monetary motivation as a tactic needed to see his son progress.

The truth is, the youngster enjoyed little incentives from both parents (more on his dad)- a feat that further pushed him a little bit harder as a child.

Did you know?… Gunter Schuh offered his son extra pocket money for every goal he scored.

Explaining how the whole thing happened, Michael Bulling, head of football at TSV Steinhaldenfeld, once gave his narration. In his words;

“Timo Werner’s dad was the coach of our adult’s team. He does come to watch his seven-year-old son play.

One day, he promised little Timo a bit of money for every goal. I think he ended up regretting it very quickly.”

For Gunter Schuh, such motivational tactics ended up becoming a very costly exercise. This was because his eight-year-old son (Timo Werner) was quite scary.

Back in the day, the youngster’s shots were very strong, and no one could comprehend how he dribbled and ran very fast.

Road to Fame Story:

While performing well for the community-based club in Stuttgart, Günther Schuh observed the German media getting interested in his son.

To prepare him further for the future, Günther Schuh took Timo- AGAIN- up the mountain- this time, making him run for hours coupled with extended football practice.

He knew fully well that local giants VfB Stuttgart were interested in his son.

After much consultation, Timo Werner’s parents agreed for their Rising German Son to join the Family’s local city team, VfB Stuttgart.

There, Little Timo rose through the ranks of the youth team. Although the club also had Serge Gnabry and Joshua Kimmich, Timo was their most special player. The German media had a special interest in the youngster at a very young age.

While journeying his way up, Timo Werner’s dad continued the tactics of motivating his son with incentives, even at the time he played for VfB Stuttgart. We talk about a top German club that once boasted of having Serhou Guirassy and Sami Khedira.

This time, rules were adjusted, and his dad agreed to pay only for goals Timo would score with his head and left foot.

To achieve this goal, “Turbo Timo,” as he was affectionately called, would often execute intricate maneuvers to score using both his head and left foot.

With time, that became too easy for the youngster, and he saw himself taking all his father’s money.

Timo Werner Biography – Success Story:

As expected, it took no time before young Timo saw himself eclipsing his father’s success, one who was a very proficient amateur footballer.

He attracted attention from RB Leipzig for his prolific scoring at the youth level, leading to his acquisition by the club on June 11, 2016.

A year later, he was called into the German national team by Joachim Löw- a podium he used to compete and displace his childhood hero- Mario Gomez.

The truth is, The German’s RB Leipzig career was marked by justifying the legacy of his youthful years. Timo Werner went into the first season with the club, scoring 21 times in 31 matches.

With Julian Nagelsmann, his goal tally got to 78- a feat which attracted Frank Lampard‘s bright light of London- Chelsea FC.

As of the time of updating this Biography, the RB Leipzig rocket fuel’ (as nicknamed by the club) and his partner in crime- Kai Havertz, are set to make their name more popular in England.

Without a doubt, Chelsea Football Fans are convinced he will be a success in England under Frank Lampard.

Fast forward to seasons later, Timo, a Champions League winner, has become a legend with Chelsea. As of January 2024, he, alongside Radu Dragusin, now plays football with Ange Postecoglou‘s Spurs team. The rest of this Bio, as we say, is now history.

Love Life:

As the saying goes…Behind every successful footballer, there is always a glamorous WAG.

Hence, there is no denying the fact that Werner’s cute baby face looks wouldn’t attract female fans who would want to label themselves as girlfriends, wife material, or mother of his child or children.

About Julia Nagler – Timo Werner’s Girlfriend:

For a long time, the Striker has been dating Stuttgart-based fitness model Julia Nagler since his early career days.

Timo Werner is one year older than his girlfriend- Julia Nagler. Pictured below, she was once a student at the University of Stuggart.

Meet Timo Werner's Girlfriend - Julia Nagler.

Meet Timo Werner’s Girlfriend – Julia Nagler.

Julia Nagler, as many know, is a selfless person who does nothing more than provide emotional support for her boyfriend, even though it means putting her own life on hold.

Football holidays are always special for the couple as they often get seen in their favourite summer getaways. The truth is, the couple’s love is reportedly going strong behind the flashes of media.

Would Timo Marry his Girlfriend – Julia Nagler?

Despite being together for so long, the expectations on the side of fans is no other than to see both lovers getting married. However, the current belief in Timo Werner’s family might not make that happen.
We noted earlier in this Bio about the Footballer’s dad and mum not agreeing to tie the knot- yet living happily. This might be the case between Timo Werner and his girlfriend, Julia Nagler.

Personal Life:

You’ve probably known him as a lethal striker, but how well do you know him off the pitch of play?

The truth is, Turbo Timo is someone who cares much about his facial looks- loving nothing more than a clean shave.

He also dedicates a great deal of his spare time in providing menial service, a good personal attribute he learnt from his mother.

The other side of Timo you probably didn't know about.

You probably didn’t know about the other side of Timo.

LifeStyle:

Here, we’ll tell you how the Forward spends its money. Away from the field of play, Timo would rather spend his money travelling to the United States to watch the NBA.

As seen below, he a loyal fan of the Lakers.

Not many football fans know that Werner is a Lakers fan.

Not many football fans know that Werner is a Lakers fan.

Car:

Timo Werner’s love for German Autos is constant. It is not surprising that the German city of Stuttgart- where Timo Werner’s family comes from is the home of automobiles- Mercedes Benz and Porche.

The former RB Leipzig man prefers wearing a top match shirt fit with his car. As viewed below, his car choice remains the Mercedes Benz. He is also a fan of racing cars.

Timo Werner Family Life:

As often said, the strength of a household, like the strength of an army, is in its loyalty to each other.

This is the bedrock on which Timo Werner’s family was built. This aspect of our Bio will tell you more about his parents and other members of his ménage.

About Timo Werner’s Mother:

The first thing to observe about Sabrine Werner, the German’s mum, is the fact that her surname fits perfectly with her son Timo.

Werner’s mum often receives credit for her role in ensuring her son completes his education.

According to Bundesliga, Timo did finish high school thanks to Sabine Werner, his mother, who wanted her son to have at least a minimum of high school before he became a professional footballer.

Thanks to her care, Timo, back then in school, was a normal kid but not a dull student. However, he missed half of his school hours due to football commitments.

His mum’s role paid off as he was able to graduate in 2014 at the age of 17 (as a Bundesliga player).

About Timo Werner’s Father:

As observed earlier, Günther Schuh, an amateur footballer who later became a coach, is just more than a dad to the Geman.

Noting living his dreams of becoming a pro, the poor dad went into coaching with the view of making his son continue where he left off. Thankfully, Timo Werner now lives his father’s dreams.

About Timo Werner’s Siblings:

After intensive research, we realize that the Footballer is the only child born to his parents- with no brother or sisters.

Untold Facts:

The average British person earning £29,009 a year would need to work for 25 years and 7 months to earn Timo Werner’s yearly salary at Chelsea.

Speed Facts:

Timo Werner once clocked 11.11 seconds after running 100 meters with the ball. This happened during his final year at school. For this reason, he got nicknamed ‘Turbo Timo’ by the German media, all thanks to that blistering pace.

FIFA Gamers’ Choice for Career Mode:

The German who is set to earn a Spurs permanent contract is blessed with lots of speed, coupled and tactical brilliance, is his main selling point on the pitch and also on FIFA. In terms of gameplay similarities in line with FIFA ratings, he is compared to Cyle Larin and Jonas Wind.

He Hates Noise:

Around 2017, the youngster once had breathing and air circulation problems caused by the noise of opposing fans.

The hostile atmosphere in Turkey left the Timo unfocused. In response, the Striker reacted desperately by sticking his fingers to both ears in other to block sound.

That didn’t work, and he was then given earplugs. After 31 minutes, Timo saw himself off the match.

Once a Manchester United Fan:

As of the time of writing his Bio, Timo Werner plays for Chelsea FC. The truth is, he was once in love with Man United, a club he would have preferred to play for because of their history.

Timo Werner’s Religion:

Judging by his first name, you can easily guess he is a Christian by birth. Timo is a boy’s name meaning “God’s honour”.

In the hometown where Timo Werner’s family comes from, more than 50% of citizens are Christians, with the most being Catholics. Hence, there is a high chance that the Footballer’s religion is Christianity.

EndNote:

Timo Werner’s Biography teaches us to believe that having consistency and determination is the bedrock to success. Also, being a supportive parent – like his means having your child’s best interests at heart.

Timo Werner’s parents- Günther Schuh and Sabrine Werner, have been helpful in seeing their son actualize his dreams, as seen in his Bio. Kindly let us know what you think about our article or the Footballer in the comment section.

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