Germany 6-0 Slovakia Player Ratings: Sane Stands Out As Germany Record Huge Win in WC Qualifier

Germany delivered a ruthless statement of intent in their World Cup Qualification Europe campaign, dismantling Slovakia 6–0 in a one-sided affair at the Red Bull Arena. From the opening whistle, the hosts operated with a level of precision and intensity Slovakia simply could not match.

Leroy Sané and Florian Wirtz were central to Germany’s dominance, repeatedly slicing through a Slovakian defence that looked overwhelmed and disorganised. Their movement, quick interchanges, and clinical finishing set the tone for what became a relentless attacking performance.

Slovakia, by contrast, never established any rhythm. Their defensive shape crumbled under constant pressure, and they struggled to create anything meaningful going forward. For long stretches, they were reduced to spectators as Germany controlled every area of the pitch.

By full-time, the scoreline felt almost generous to the visitors. This was not merely a win for Germany but a commanding show of strength—one that will echo throughout the qualification campaign as they continue their push toward the World Cup.

Here are Sportsdunia’s Germany vs Slovakia Player Ratings from the World Cup Qualifier:

Germany Player Ratings vs Slovakia

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Goalkeeper

Oliver Baumann - 7.0: Had one of the easiest nights of his career. He was called into action a couple of times and made the saves comfortably. Distributed the ball well and was a spectator for large parts of the game, a testament to his team's dominance.

Defenders

Joshua Kimmich - 8.0: A captain's display before being rested. He was a constant outlet on the right, providing an assist and controlling the tempo. His delivery was, as usual, superb. What stood out to us was his leadership even when the game was already won.

Jonathan Tah - 7.5: An absolute rock at the back. He barely put a foot wrong, and his pass accuracy was nearly perfect. He won his duels and recovered the ball ten times, completely nullifying any threat that came his way. A very composed performance.

Nico Schlotterbeck - 7.0: Looked very comfortable alongside Tah. He was excellent in possession, helping build attacks from the back with his progressive passing. He was substituted after 64 minutes with the job already done. Solid outing.

David Raum - 8.0: A menace down the left flank. He delivered an incredible 13 crosses into the box, constantly putting the Slovakian defence under pressure. Created three chances and was a blur of energy up and down the wing before his substitution.

Midfielders

Aleksandar Pavlovic - 6.5: A tidy and efficient performance in the first half. He kept the ball moving and was solid defensively, winning most of his duels. Was replaced at halftime, but he played his part in establishing Germany's early dominance.

Leon Goretzka - 8.0: A powerful box-to-box performance. He was physically dominant in midfield, provided a clever assist, and kept the team ticking over. From our perspective, his control of the middle of the park was crucial to the team's success.

Florian Wirtz - 9.0: Absolutely magical. This kid is special. He was the creative heart of the team, grabbing two assists and creating six chances. His vision and technical ability were breathtaking. He was just unplayable before being given a well-deserved rest.

Forwards

Serge Gnabry - 8.5: Another player who was on fire. He scored one, assisted another, and was a constant threat with his six shots. He could have had a hat-trick on another day, but his movement and link-up play were top-notch throughout the game.

Nick Woltemade - 8.5: What a display. He opened the scoring with a poacher's header and was a creative force, setting up three key passes for his teammates. His overall game was impressive, showing great intelligence and composure. An excellent performance.

Leroy Sané - 9.5: The highest-rated player on the pitch, and for good reason. He was absolutely scintillating. Two goals, one assist, and he terrorized the opposition defence all night. Everything he did came off. A truly world-class performance that gets him our Man of the Match award.

Substitutes

Felix Nmecha - 6.5: Came on and kept the pressure on, forcing a good save from the keeper.
Ridle Baku - 7.5: Made an instant impact, getting on the scoresheet shortly after coming on.
Malick Thiaw - 6.0: Solid enough but picked up a needless yellow card.
Nathaniel Brown - 6.5: Looked comfortable and energetic in his time on the pitch.
Assan Ouédraogo - 7.5: Scored with a clinical finish just two minutes after his introduction. What a cameo.

Manager

J. Nagelsmann - 9.0: His tactical plan was executed to perfection. The team was aggressive, fluid, and ruthless from the start. His substitutions were spot on, with two of them getting on the scoresheet. A flawless night for the German boss.

Slovakia Player Ratings vs Germany

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Goalkeeper

Martin Dúbravka - 5.0: A complete nightmare for the keeper. He conceded six goals but to be fair, he was left brutally exposed by his defence. He did make four saves, including a couple of good ones, but it was a thankless task. He must have felt completely alone.

Defenders

Norbert Gyömbér - 4.0: Looked completely out of his depth. He was tormented by the German attack and was mercifully substituted at halftime. He completed only 38% of his passes and was a liability for the 46 minutes he was on the pitch.

Milan Škriniar - 3.5: A disastrous performance from the captain. We were shocked. He made an error that led to a goal and looked a shadow of his usual self. He was dribbled past twice and seemed to lose all composure. A night he will want to forget immediately.

Adam Obert - 5.0: He was busy, making ten clearances, but he was part of a defence that was torn to shreds. He tried to stand firm but was simply overwhelmed by the quality of the German attackers. A very tough lesson for the defender.

Dávid Hancko - 5.5: One of the few who showed a bit of fight. He made some important tackles and clearances, and even tried to get forward. However, he was fighting a losing battle against a relentless wave of German attacks. He didn't give up.

Midfielders

Ondrej Duda - 4.5: He was completely anonymous. The game passed him by entirely and he couldn't get any foothold in midfield. He created a couple of half-chances but was ineffective overall before being taken off at the break.

Stanislav Lobotka - 6.5: Slovakia's best player by a country mile. He never stopped trying, winning all six of his duels and trying to drive his team forward. He showed real quality and fight in a team that was otherwise collapsing. He deserved better.

Matus Bero - N/A: Was forced off with an injury after just 24 minutes. Unfortunate for him.

Forwards

David Duris - 5.5: He had a couple of Slovakia's best chances, forcing a good save from Baumann. At least he was getting into scoring positions. However, his finishing let him down when his team needed a spark.

David Strelec - 4.5: Made virtually no impact on the game. He struggled to get involved and was dispossessed easily. It was no surprise to see him substituted after a quiet 67 minutes.

Leo Sauer - 6.0: Looked like one of the few who could create something. He was positive on the ball, completed a few dribbles, and drew four fouls. It was a difficult night for any attacker, but he showed some flashes of promise.

Substitutes

Tomás Rigo - 5.0: Came on early but couldn't influence the midfield battle.
Ivan Schranz - 5.0: Brought on to shore things up but the goals kept flowing.
Lubomír Satka - 5.0: Had little impact as Germany continued to dominate.
Tomás Bobcek - 5.0: Barely had a touch of the ball.
Peter Pekarík - N/A: Came on for the final few minutes.

Manager

F. Calzona - 4.0: From our perspective, his game plan was wrong from the very beginning. His team was set up in a way that invited pressure, and they were completely outclassed tactically. He failed to make any changes that stemmed the tide. A very poor evening for the manager.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match goes to Leroy Sané of the Germany national football team.