Woltemessi channels Müller: This man is far too good for the U21s | OneFootball

The fact that hardly any Bundesliga player is currently being celebrated across clubs as much as Nick Woltemade, is largely due to the unique combination of ball control and body size. Although the Stuttgart player stands at 1.98 m tall, he often looks better in dribbling than teammates 20 centimeters shorter and stands out more for technically demanding actions than for headers and poacher's goals. But that doesn't mean that the man relies entirely on fancy play.

In the DFB's opening match at the U21 European Championship against Slovenia, the Stuttgart striker just showed: Woltemessi can also do Müller's job. After a cross from Nathaniel Brown, Nicolo Tresoldi headed the ball to Woltemade, who didn't have to be an oversized Messi, but just a slightly taller Thomas Müller: Having the instinct, being there and then sinking the ball into the goal with a somewhat unconventional movement.

Not the most beautiful goal, but we certainly don't want to be picky about Thomas Müller-like goals.

Moreover, Woltemade also added the 2:0 shortly before the break, this time technically demanding with the outside of his foot, to also satisfy the inner Messi.

In summary: The German U21 team leads 2:0 against Slovenia at halftime thanks to Woltemessimüller. And it's pretty clear that Julian Nagelsmann's recent invitation to the A-national team won't be a one-off. The fact that the man has nothing to do in a U21 team is also a realization that this first half has already been enough for (or rather: would not have been necessary at all).

What do you think: Will Nick Woltemade be the top scorer of the tournament or do you have another favorite?

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