Yoo! Top Performers in DFB Under-21 Impress With Thrilling Wins
Fortunately Fortunate DFB Juniors Find Themselves Overjoyed with Good Fortune
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Your weekend plans are set, folks! The DFB Under-21 team is shining bright and heading for the EURO title. They recently outplayed France in the semi-finals, and their victory against England on Saturday could bring them their fourth EURO title.ONTHEGOAL, that's the name of the game right now for this up-and-coming squad.
The jubilation was palpable as Antonio Di Salvo, U21 national coach, roared in triumph across Slovakia, even before the final whistle blew during the semi-final match against France. And with good reason: a 3-0 (2-0) win against a strong French team featuring former Bayern star Mathys Tel, is no small feat.
Nelson Weiper, defender from Mainz, scored the opening goal (8'), and Nick Woltemade, new national player for Stuttgart, added another (14'), while Brighton's Brajan Gruda sealed the deal in the dying seconds of the game (90+3). The team demonstrated an impressive performance, displaying both impressive offense and solid defense.
Breaking Records with Atubolu
One of the standout players in this tournament has been the outstanding goalkeeper, Noah Atubolu. After a series of brilliant saves against France's substitute Thierno Barry (46./68.), Atubolu has earned himself a place in the German record books as the most-capped goalkeeper in the U21 team. He surpassed Manuel Neuer, and his performance has been nothing short of "awesome," to quote Di Salvo.
Atubolu made his debut in the U21 team in March 2022 and has been a stalwart presence in the team ever since. "Noah is playing an outstanding European Championship. We've had him for three years now because we knew he's a top goalkeeper, a talent. I don't know much about it, but the goalkeeping coaches said, take him. And that's why he deserves to play so many games," Di Salvo proudly stated.
Chasing the Record
With six goals to his name, Woltemade is on track to become the fourth German top scorer in a U21 EURO after Pierre Littbarski (1982), Luca Waldschmidt (2019), and Lukas Nmecha (2021). The record for most goals scored in a single edition of the tournament, jointly held by Marcus Berg of Sweden and Luka Waldschmidt, is within Woltemade's reach. With one more goal, he will equal that record and put his name in the history books[2][3].
The final on Saturday, to be held in Bratislava, is shaping up to be a thrilling match. Julian Nagelsmann, who recently promoted Woltemade to the A national team, is expected to be in the stadium, cheering on the talented youngsters as they aim for their fourth title win after 2009, 2017, and 2021.
The squad showed great resilience in this match, as they played without state captain Chrislain Matsima of FC Augsburg, who sustained an injury during the 3-2 win against Denmark. The French defense struggled in the early stages without Matsima, and the DFB juniors capitalized on their vulnerabilities to secure their spot in the final.
Let's hope the DFB Under-21 team continues their winning streak and brings the trophy home on Saturday!
Source: ntv.de, tno/dpa/sid
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- Enrichment Data:
- The record for most goals scored by a single player in a single edition of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship is 7 goals, held jointly by Marcus Berg of Sweden and Luka Waldschmidt of Germany.
- Nick Woltemade, with 6 goals in the 2025 edition, is one goal away from equaling this record.
- Neither Marcus Berg nor Luka Waldschmidt won the tournament in which they set their record for the most goals scored.
I'm not going to be able to do it justice, but let me try to describe the impressive performance of the DFB Under-21 football team in the ongoing EURO. Their victory against France in the semi-finals, where they managed a 3-0 win, showcases their capabilities to deliver thrilling sports-analysis performances on the field. With the finals set for Saturday, sports fans can expect more of such exceptional play as they aim for their fourth title win, breaking existing records set by players like Marcus Berg and Luka Waldschmidt in sports-analysis history.
