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Newcastle secured a remarkable 2-0 victory over Tottenham on Wednesday, advancing to the next round of the League Cup. While the opening goal was scored through a header by Fabian Schär, Nick Woltemade effectively sealed the match early in the second half by doubling the team’s lead—a trend that Newcastle supporters are beginning to embrace.
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Market Value: €65.00m
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Position: Centre-Forward
Position: Centre-Forward
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The mid-week cup match marked only Woltemade’s 11th appearance for Newcastle, yet the towering striker has already made a significant impact since his €75 million transfer from Stuttgart during the summer window. Many are now suggesting that the German international could not only be a perfect replacement for Alexander Isak but might also outperform him as the leading forward for Eddie Howe’s squad. The statistics might support this bold claim.
Woltemade’s goal on Wednesday was his sixth for Newcastle; although he hasn’t provided any assists yet, his tally of six goals in 11 matches results in an impressive average of 0.73 goals and assists per 90 minutes for the Premier League side. While he hasn’t completely matched his prior Bundesliga performance with Stuttgart, he is demonstrating noteworthy potential that may surpass that of his predecessor in Newcastle’s striking lineup.
The graphic above illustrates that Woltemade’s performance in his first 11 matches for Newcastle is notably better than Isak’s debut for the club. The Swedish striker played 548 minutes and scored just three goals, yielding an average of 0.49 goals per 90 minutes, which, while not poor, falls short of Woltemade’s current output.
This situation contrasts sharply with Isak’s performance at Liverpool. Since his €145 million transfer to Anfield, the 26-year-old has faced challenges with match fitness, failing to complete a full 90 minutes. Nonetheless, he has made eight appearances across various competitions, contributing only one assist in the Premier League and scoring a single goal in Liverpool’s League Cup win over Southampton last month.
