SHOCKING! Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade Just PULLED OFF the IMPOSSIBLE – NO Magpie Has EVER Done THIS for Germany in 100+ YEARS!
Nick Woltemade has hit the ground running at Newcastle following his big-money summer switch from Stuttgart.
The towering striker arrived at Newcastle with plenty of questions surrounding his suitability for Eddie Howe’s system, with many critics branding him a “one-season wonder” following his breakout campaign at Stuttgart last term.
Nick Woltemade’s journey began at Werder Bremen, where he managed just two goals in 48 appearances for his boyhood club.
However, his move to Stuttgart proved transformative, as he netted 17 times in 33 games across all competitions.
That impressive form not only earned him a place in the German national team but also paved the way for a high-profile switch to Newcastle United—an opportunity he has grasped with both hands.
His progress continued on the international stage, and with his goal against Northern Ireland on Monday night, Woltemade achieved something no Newcastle player had managed this century.
He became the Magpies’ first player to score for Germany since the year 2000.
Remarkably, Woltemade is just the sixth German to play for Newcastle in their entire history.
Among that small group is Malick Thiaw, who joined the club this summer, while Loris Karius departed last year.
The only other German to represent the Magpies in the modern era was Dietmar “Didi” Hamann, who left for Liverpool in 1999 after scoring for Germany—also against Northern Ireland—during his spell on Tyneside.
That makes Woltemade the first Newcastle player to score for Germany in the 21st century, and he’ll be eager to continue that trend in future internationals.
Beyond the record-breaking milestone, Woltemade’s rapid rise underscores Newcastle’s evolution since their takeover.
Just a few years ago, Jonjo Shelvey was their top Premier League scorer in the 2019–20 season, and he hadn’t featured for England in five years. Now, the club boasts Germany’s leading striker among its ranks—a remarkable transformation.
Woltemade’s success also silences his critics, including Bayern Munich president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, who mocked Newcastle for paying what he deemed an excessive fee.
Yet, with three Premier League goals already, the 22-year-old is proving his worth and looks every bit the successor to Alexander Isak, who departed for Liverpool on transfer deadline day.
It’s early days, but Woltemade’s performances suggest he could soon follow in Isak’s footsteps as a fan favourite—and perhaps even surpass him.
