Football Star Nick Woltemade: A Beast on the Pitch, a Gentleman Off It
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Football sensation Nick Woltemade, a towering forward for VfB Stuttgart, has garnered high praise from teammate Maximilian Mittelstädt. In an interview with Sport1, Mittelstädt described Woltemade as an "absolute phenomenon" on the pitch, yet "a really nice guy" off it.
"Woltemessi vs Ronaldo"
With Germany taking on Portugal in the Nations League semi-final on Wednesday, there's playful banter about a showdown between"Woltemessi and Ronaldo" in the team, according to Mittelstädt. In Stuttgart, the 23-year-old has already earned the nickname "Woltemessi"1. Should he make his debut for the national team against the Portuguese, he'll be squaring off against superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
Originating from Bremen, Woltemade stands at an imposing 6'6" (1.98 meters), boasting a unique combination of size and skill2. Having joined VfB Stuttgart from Werder Bremen in 2021, Woltemade swiftly transitioned into a regular starter and goal scorer for the club3.
Mittelstädt encourages Woltemade to remain with Stuttgart amid potential offers from other clubs, predicting that he'll still be with the team for a few more years4.
Did You Know?
- Woltemade broke records with Werder Bremen, debuting at just 17 years old, making him the club's youngest-ever player2.
- During a loan spell at SV Elversberg, Woltemade scored 10 goals in 31 appearances3.
- Woltemade enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2024-2025, scoring 12 goals for VfB Stuttgart and helping the team win the DFB-Pokal2.
- Woltemade has played for various German youth teams, even scoring goals for the U21 team1.
- The nickname "Woltemessi" [1] resonates with Woltemade's impressive goal-scoring abilities for VfB Stuttgart, reminiscent of the playing style of the legendary FC Barcelona player, Lionel Messi.
- Despite the interest from other clubs, teammate Maximilian Mittelstädt hopes that Woltemade will remain with Stuttgart, given his potential for continued development in EC countries' sports scene, particularly in football [4].