Market value: €30 million
On Saturday evening, England and Germany will face off to determine this year’s Euro U21 Championships champion. While the Three Lions boast a roster of exceptional talent, Germany can also count on a formidable lineup of young players capable of turning games around single-handedly. Among them, the standout figure currently is star striker Nick Woltemade.
Assessing Nick Woltemade’s Talent
Woltemade has emerged as a remarkable surprise in German football during 2025 after joining Stuttgart from Werder Bremen in the summer transfer window on a free transfer. Since then, he has transitioned from relative obscurity to one of the most sought-after forwards in Europe, as demonstrated by his impressive statistics. After initially struggling to secure a spot in Sebastian Hoeneß’s starting lineup, once he established himself, he proceeded to score an impressive 12 goals and provide two assists in 28 league appearances throughout the 24/25 season. Overall, treating all competitions, the forward netted 17 goals and contributed three assists, averaging 0.72 goal contributions per 90 minutes.
Some of his most notable performances came during the German Cup, where Woltemade scored in every match he participated in, missing only one game as Stuttgart progressed toward their first DFB Pokal trophy since 1997. He also notably netted a goal in the final, helping Stuttgart triumph over Arminia Bielefeld 4-2, concluding the competition with five goals and one assist across five games. These achievements led to his selection for Julian Nagelsmann’s German national team, where he recently played in the Nations League clashes against Portugal and France.
Adding to the excitement surrounding the Stuttgart star, Woltemade has also been called up for Germany’s U21 Euros this summer, where he quickly made an impact by scoring a hat-trick against Slovenia, a goal with two assists versus Czechia, a goal and an assist against Italy, and another goal in the 4-0 victory over France that secured a spot in the final. If Woltemade scores two goals in the upcoming final against England, he would match Mark Hateley’s record of eight goals in the competition, which has stood since 1984.
How Much is Nick Woltemade Worth?
It’s no surprise that Woltemade’s market value has skyrocketed over the past year. Last year, his market value was just over €5 million, but it has surged to an impressive €30 million, making him Stuttgart’s third most valuable player and the twelfth most valuable German player globally. His rise in market value is one of the highest in the Bundesliga this season, with only three players experiencing a greater increase in value. Nonetheless, Stuttgart may have an even loftier price tag in mind for Woltemade should clubs express interest this summer, as reported by German outlet Bild. The club has set a hefty asking price of €60 million for the young striker, which nearly doubles their record transfer fee of €35 million received from Bayern Munich for Benjamin Pavard in 2019.
Which Clubs Are Pursuing Nick Woltemade?
Woltemade’s rapid ascent has understandably attracted significant attention from some of Europe’s top clubs. Reports suggest that both Liverpool and Arsenal are interested in adding the Stuttgart talent to their attacking options. Additionally, there were earlier links to a possible move to Chelsea or Real Madrid. Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo even indicated that Atlético Madrid is his desired destination for next season. However, Bayern Munich appears to be a strong contender, as Sky Germany reports that the young goal-scorer has already agreed to personal terms with the Bavarian giants and would favor a transfer to Bayern, pending an agreement with Stuttgart on the transfer fee. With the summer transfer window still open, many developments could unfold before any final decisions are made.