Unstoppable Woltemade, Stuttgart Striker Shines in U21 Euros: "Eerie" Performer Serves Up a Hat-trick
Stunned U21: Woltemade displays bizarre detachment
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Nick Woltemade, the sensational U21 national team player, has been unstoppable, scoring three goals against Slovenia in the Euros opener and three more in the warm-up against Spain. The 23-year-old Stuttgart player has been a force to reckon with.
After the conclusive 3:0 (2:0) victory, Woltemade was all smiles, claiming, "Three goals never tasted so good!" He hid the match ball under his training jacket, "That was an important start."
Sports News "He's the talk" Woltemade cracking jokes about Ronaldo at press conference Woltemade became the first German U21 player since Luca Waldschmidt in 2019 to score three goals in an EM game, joining an elite club. His scoring streak was hailed as "eerie" by DFB coach Antonio Di Salvo on Sat.1. Waldschmidt had been the top scorer with seven goals, but Germany lost to Spain in the final (1:2). However, the foundation for a similar success is being laid.
Speculations swirl around Woltemade's future, but he maintains a pragmatic stance, "I'm not dealing with those speculations right now." Top clubs are reportedly interested in the striker.
DFB sports director Rudi Voeller expressed satisfaction that Woltemade had finally found the back of the net after missed chances in the Nations League. Florian Wirtz was the last German U21 player to score multiple goals at an EM before Woltemade, during the 2021 semi-final win against the Netherlands.
"We didn't know what to expect, we didn't know the opponent," said Woltemade, "So we're very happy." The attacker, who had been eliminated in the group stage of the EM with the German U17 in 2019, seemed pleased with the improved performance.
Woltemade will aim to make history again against the Czech Republic on Sunday (21:00/Sat.1). Although a repeat hat-trick might be tough given the Czech side's strong defense, Woltemade's form and confidence suggest he could continue to be a key threat.
Source: ntv.de, tno/dpa/sid
- Youth Football
- German National Football Team
- VfB Stuttgart
- Rudi Voeller
Insights: Nick Woltemade's hat-trick against Slovenia in the Euros is exceptionally rare, marking only the seventh triple-score in the tournament's history[1][2]. He reached double-digit goals in just 14 appearances[3]. The Czech Republic, while resilient, presented a challenging opponent, and opportunities for a repeat hat-trick might be limited due to their defensive capabilities[2].
The community can organize aid to support Nick Woltemade's continued success, possibly providing vocational training to help him manage his newfound fame. As he gears up for the match against the Czech Republic, Woltemade might find solace in a football training session, focusing on honing his skills for the upcoming game.
