Luxembourg 0-2 Germany Player Ratings: Nick Woltemade Rated 8.5/20 as His Brace Secures Comfortable 2-0 Win

Germany Player Ratings vs Luxembourg

Here are Germany Player Ratings vs Luxembourg

Goalkeeper

Oliver Baumann - 6.5: Had very little to do for large parts of the game. He made one crucial save in the first half to deny Danel Sinani. From our perspective, his distribution was solid, but he was largely a spectator. A quiet and comfortable evening for the German keeper.

Defenders

Waldemar Anton - 7.5: A very strong performance at the back. What stood out to us was his dominance in duels, winning 7 out of 11. He was composed, cleared danger effectively with 8 clearances, and even got a header on target. A reliable and commanding presence throughout.

Jonathan Tah - 6.5: A solid but unspectacular game from the captain. He was tidy in possession and made some important clearances. However, a needless yellow card in the second half for a clumsy foul blots his copybook. He was substituted not long after, ending a decent but imperfect outing.

David Raum - 7.0: A constant outlet on the left flank. He was always looking to get forward and delivered a high volume of crosses. Defensively he was sound for the most part, winning his share of duels. His end product could have been slightly better, but his energy was a key asset.

Ridle Baku - 7.5: We thought he had an excellent game. He bagged a clever assist for the second goal. Defensively, he was astute with two tackles and four duels won. His passing was crisp and he provided great balance on the right side. An impressive all-around display.

Midfielders

Aleksandar Pavlovic - 7.5: The metronome in Germany's midfield. His 96% pass accuracy shows just how tidy he was on the ball. He controlled the tempo of the game and recovered the ball 9 times. He even created a couple of chances, showcasing his vision. A very mature and composed performance.

Leon Goretzka - 6.0: A mixed bag of a performance from our perspective. He created three chances which was impressive. However, he was also reckless, earning a yellow card for a bad foul. He was substituted early in the second half, and it felt like a necessary change to bring more control.

Serge Gnabry - 6.5: Got into some good positions but lacked the final product. He had a couple of shots but couldn't find the target. He worked hard off the ball but didn't have the impact we expect from a player of his quality. A decent but ultimately quiet evening before being subbed.

Forwards

Nick Woltemade - 8.5: The undisputed star of the show and our highest-rated player. He was in the right place at the right time for both goals. His first finish was a composed strike, and the second showed his poacher's instinct. While he wasn't heavily involved in general play, he was devastatingly clinical when it mattered. A brilliant, match-winning performance.

Florian Wirtz - 8.0: An absolute livewire. He was a nightmare for the Luxembourg defence, completing 5 dribbles. He had four shots and was constantly trying to make things happen. What stood out was his bravery on the ball and his relentless creative energy. A joy to watch.

Leroy Sané - 7.5: Provided a lovely assist for the opening goal. He was a constant threat with his pace and dribbling, though he did fade slightly. He hit the woodwork and was unlucky not to score himself. A very positive contribution before his substitution.

Substitutes

Felix Nmecha - 6.5: Came on for Goretzka and helped solidify the midfield. Kept possession well and forced a late save.

Kevin Schade - 6.0: Brought energy but was caught offside and didn't have a major impact.

Malick Thiaw - N/A: Came on late with the game already won.

Jamie Leweling - N/A: Not enough time to make a meaningful contribution.

Manager

J. Nagelsmann - 7.5: His team selection was vindicated, especially the decision to start Woltemade. His substitutions were timely, particularly the one to remove the carded Goretzka. He ensured his team remained professional and got the job done without any fuss. A comfortable and well-managed victory.

Luxembourg Player Ratings vs Germany

Here are Luxembourg Player Ratings vs Germany

Goalkeeper

Anthony Moris - 7.5: Easily Luxembourg's best player on the night. He made five saves, several of which were top-class stops to deny Wirtz and Anton. He couldn't do anything about the two goals he conceded. Without his heroics, the scoreline could have been much worse. A truly defiant performance.

Defenders

Seid Korac - 7.0: A real warrior in defence. He was immense, making 9 clearances and winning an incredible 9 duels. He put his body on the line time and time again. The yellow card was a slight negative, but it came from his combative style. He can be proud of his efforts.

Florian Bohnert - 5.5: Struggled against the pace of Germany's attack. He picked up a yellow card in the first half for a clumsy challenge. He was substituted at halftime, which tells its own story. A difficult evening for the defender.

Dirk Carlson - 6.5: A solid and reliable performance. He was very tidy on the ball with 93% pass accuracy and made 6 clearances. He wasn't spectacular but he did his job diligently. One of the better performers in a stretched defence.

Laurent Jans - 6.0: The captain worked tirelessly but found it tough. He was decent in his duels but lost possession ten times. He tried to support the attack but was mostly pinned back. A battling performance but he was overwhelmed at times.

Midfielders

Aiman Dardari - 6.0: Showed some bright sparks and wasn't afraid to have a shot. He even hit the woodwork which was unlucky. However, he struggled to retain possession and was often chasing shadows. A learning experience for the young midfielder.

Christopher Martins - 6.0: He worked hard in the middle but struggled to make a real impact on the game. He won a few duels but his passing was not always precise. He had one decent effort on goal but was largely anonymous before being substituted.

Olivier Thill - 7.0: A very busy and effective performance before he was subbed. He made 5 tackles and won 7 duels, showing great defensive commitment. He even created a big chance. From our perspective, he was one of Luxembourg's most effective players.

Leandro Barreiro - 6.0: He drew a lot of fouls and tried to disrupt Germany's rhythm. However, he was often sloppy in possession, turning the ball over four times. A hard-working but ultimately frustrating performance from him.

Mathias Olesen - 5.0: A night to forget. He made an error leading to a shot and generally looked off the pace. He lost the ball too easily and offered little going forward or defensively. It was no surprise to see him substituted.

Forwards

Danel Sinani - 5.5: A frustrating display. He got into some good areas and had a few shots, one of which forced a save. But his decision-making was poor and his pass accuracy of 55% was dreadful. The yellow card for a petulant foul summed up his difficult night.

Substitutes

Marvin Martins - 6.0: Came on at halftime and was an improvement on Bohnert, looking more solid defensively.

Tomás Cruz - 6.0: Added fresh legs but couldn't change the flow of the game.

Adulai Djabi Embaló - N/A: Came on too late to make an impact.

Alessio Curci - N/A: A late cameo with the game decided.

Sébastien Thill - N/A: Brought on for the final few minutes.

Manager

J. Strasser - 6.5: His team was set up to be difficult to beat, and for 45 minutes, it worked perfectly. They were organized and disciplined in the first half. Ultimately, the superior quality of the opposition was too much to handle. He can be proud of his team's effort, if not the result.

Sportsdunia's player of the match is Nick Woltemade