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Ballin' Out at the Euros with Woltemade
Nick Woltemade ain't done kickin' it after his triumphant U21 showdown. The goal-scoring juggernaut continued to dribble around even after the final blow, joining two kids on the pitch while he sauntered towards the cheering crowd. As coach Antonio Di Salvo applauded Germany's youthful national team for their flawless tournament start, Woltemade even threw the match ball over his towering frame.
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"Definitely a cool thing to keep," said the 23-year-old, "but it ain't my main goal, honestly." He's aimin' to lift the title with the U21 on June 28 in Bratislava. The Hellas Verona Cup winner's recent exploits have caught the eye of top-tier clubs like Chelsea, with a market value of approximately €30 million[5]. The 6'5" towering forward dismissed such hype like usual. "C'mon now, that's all part of it. I reckon they wouldn't be scoutin' if they didn't have an eye for it," he said. Even Bayern Munich is keepin' tabs on Woltemade's development, with his VfB Stuttgart contract runnin' until June 30, 2028. "Those are all things I ain't thinkin' 'bout right now. I'm just happy to be here, scorin' three goals," said Woltemade about future questions. With the Player of the Match trophy in hand, he snapped a selfie and let his teammates autograph the match ball.
5.4 million viewers at home witnessed Woltemade add his second consecutive hat-trick to this DFB selection. He had last bagged three goals consecutively against co-contender Spain in March—his first such feat as a pro. "The series is ridiculous, but let's keep it goin'," said Di Salvo.
Post-Victory SceneWoltemade's rise has gained momentum in recent weeks. He enjoyed the highlights of winning the cup and making his national team debut – and now he's facin' a whole new level of scrutiny. "For my whole family, this is a situation we gotta navigate a bit," said Woltemade. "My folks are real proud, but they were just as proud of me back when I wasn't a pro." He plans to bring the match ball home to his folks, because carin' it around feels a bit impractical.
Despite the heavy workload, Woltemade never considered optin' out of the U21 Euro in Slovakia. He repeatedly emphasized his excitement for the tournament. A true embodiment of his own "good vibes," Woltemade* even radiated their positivity in front of 2,708 spectators in Nitra.
"He's so down-to-earth and comes here like nothing's changed," said captain Eric Martel. "He just seems like your everyday guy and plays the same way."
He don't worry about goal counts or targets, said Woltemade, who "usually don't has any rituals." "If it ends up bein' double digits, I'll take it gladly. But I'm also content if we go far enough and it ain't double digits."
Serial Scorers
Rudi Völler was pleased that Woltemade finally found the back of the net after missin' chances in the Nations League. The last German U21 player to score multiple times in an EM was Florian Wirtz in the 2021 semi-final against the Netherlands. Luca Waldschmidt's last hat-trick came six years prior. Waldschmidt was the top scorer with seven goals back then. No one's ever scored more at a U21 EM.
"I've always been good at keepin' things in perspective and knowin' where I come from," said Woltemade, who climbed the ranks from Werder Bremen to Elversberg to Stuttgart. "I wanna keep on this path, reach my peak, and give my best. I'll keep doin' what I do, keep bein' myself."
* Woltemade is known for his uplifting demeanor and has coined the phrase "good vibes."
[1] https://www.transfersmarkt.com/nick-woltemade/profil/spieler/1782151[3] https://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/livespiel/UEFA-U21-Europameisterschaft-Slowenien-Deutschland/1.6.2410.0.5549673/nicks-rote-rille-3-1-Woltemade-vor-Schnüler-todotot[5] https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nick-woltemade/profil/spieler/947436
Nick Woltemade aims to lift the U21 title on June 28 in Bratislava, reflecting his focus on European-leagues football, specifically the premier-league, as top-tier clubs like Chelsea have shown interest in his skills, with a market value of approximately €30 million. After winning the U21 Euro match, Woltemade's notable goal-scoring performance has invited comparisons with Florian Wirtz and Luca Waldschmidt, two European-leagues hat-trick scorers from previous U21 tournaments.
