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Football: From Stuttgart's Bench To Germany's Front Line, Woltemade's Wild Year Goes On And On
From VfB Stuttgart: Nick Woltemade is in great spirits while wearing the German national team shirt - joking, smiling, and displaying sharp touches on the ball. A positive mood is nothing unusual for the 23-year-old. Taking things in stride has always been a trademark for the Newcastle United striker. "I love to do what I do, playing football," he said.
But even for his relaxed personality, the past year has been a whirlwind journey. It took him from the bench at VfB Stuttgart to a German Cup win in 2025, a call-up to the German national team, and a move to the Premier League.
"It's hard to believe what happened. I have difficulties processing it all - things I couldn't have imagined. It was a crazy year," Woltemade told reporters ahead of Germany's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg on Friday and Slovakia on Monday.
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