Nick Woltemade, the 22-year-old German sensation, has been exceptionally solid in his role as a striker for Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga this season. One facet of his game that immediately stands out is his incredible ability for ball recovery and retention, placing him in the top 4% of players in the league. Notably adaptable, Woltemade shines in one-on-one defensive scenarios, and his progressive passing has been a vital component of Bremen's attack, coming in at an impressive 78th percentile. Woltemade has also shown excellent proficiency in the midfield and defensive third where he spends much of his time, statistically above average in these areas. However, there are a few potential wrinkles to iron out. His goal threat and efficiency percentages may raise some eyebrows, and his involvement in the attacking third and penalty area are surprisingly low for a player in his position. Nevertheless, at just 22, his strengths in ball recovery, ball retention, and one-on-one defending put him in a strong stead, and Werder Bremen fans can feel optimistic about Woltemade's potential to grow into a forward at the heart of the league's action.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Nick Woltemade took 22 shots, scoring 2 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 2.42, averaging 0.11 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 1 goals from 14 shots. A 7.14% conversion rate. 0.13 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 6 headed attempts. A 16.67% conversion rate. 0.1 xG per shot.
