Germany’s Robert Andrich is married to wife Alicia
Here’s everything you need to know about Robert Andrich, who is making waves on X/Twitter after dying his hairs pink ahead of Spain vs Germany match in Euro 2024 quarterfinals. He had revealed that he opts to dye his hair pink due to it bringing him luck.
For the unversed, Hosts Germany faced Spain in the quarterfinals of Euro 2024.
Though both teams showed their prowess, however, Spain emerged victorious 2-1 after Spanish footballer Mikel Merino scored a goal for the team in the last minute.
Who is Alicia Andrich wife of footballer Robert Andrich as his pink hair color and hairstyle goes viral
Meanwhile, Germany’s one standout player, Robert Andrich, has become a key figure for both club and country.
The 29-year-old has drawn attention not just for his on-field performances but also for his bold decision to dye his hair pink ahead of Germany’s quarterfinal match against Spain.
While Andrich hasn’t provided a specific reason for the switch from bleached blonde to pink, he mentioned he simply wanted a change.
What Did Robert Andrich Say?
Earlier during a media briefing, he said, “I’ve been thinking about getting a new color for a while. Those who have been following me for a while, or my friends and family, won’t be surprised.”
New look for Robert Andrich 👀#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/Bn8uy3L9vp
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 4, 2024
Although, his hairstyle isn’t the only thing making waves among fans. His unusual pre-match meal routine has also caught attention after he revealed that he “love mealworms.”
Let us remind you, Andrich is not alone in making bold hairstyle choices at Euro 2024 as earlier Romania defender Andrei Rațiu has dyed his hair blue for the competition.
About Robert Andrich
Robert Andrich was born in Potsdam, Germany on September 22, 1994. Standing at 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in), Andrich is a German professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and the Germany national team.
Andrich’s uncle, Frieder, was also a footballer who played in the DDR-Oberliga. He began his career at Hertha BSC before moving on to Dynamo Dresden and SV Wehen Wiesbaden.
Robert is married to Alicia Andrich and while not much is known about her, she is spotted accompanying him to football matches.
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Robert Andrich had earlier remembered last year’s defeat to Roma, revealing a warning from his wife of a bad oman ahead of their Europa League semi-final.
In January 2018, it was announced that he would join 1. FC Heidenheim for the 2018–19 season. After spending two seasons with Union Berlin, Andrich transferred to Bayer Leverkusen, signing a 5-year contract that extends until 2026.
In September 2022, he netted his first Champions League goal in a 2–0 victory over Atlético Madrid during the 2022–23 season.
Earlier, in April 2024, Andrich scored in the 96th minute of stoppage time to secure a 2–2 draw against VfB Stuttgart, helping to maintain Leverkusen’s unbeaten streak in their triumphant 2023–24 season.
Despite his lack of international experience, Andrich has established himself as a first-choice midfielder alongside Toni Kroos, starting all four of Germany’s games at Euro 2024 prior to the quarterfinals.
Stats
Andrich’s impressive stats up to the quarterfinal stage are as follows:
Matches played: 4
Minutes played: 243
Shots on target: 1
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Passing accuracy: 90.5%
Distance covered: 20.3 km
Tackles won: 8
Tackles lost: 4
Yellow cards: 1
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