Nick Woltemade hailed as Germany’s “saviour” after double — Newcastle star draws Harry Kane comparisons

Nick Woltemade has been making waves for both club and country, and his latest performance for Germany has seen him lauded across the German media after scoring twice in a crucial World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg.

The Newcastle United forward struck twice in the second half to spare Julian Nagelsmann’s side from embarrassment in what Kicker described as a “near disgrace.” The brace secured a 2–0 win that keeps Germany level on points with Slovakia, ensuring they need only a draw in their final qualifier to book a place at next summer’s World Cup.

Woltemade’s impact was immediate and decisive. Scoring just four minutes after the restart, the 23-year-old settled the nerves of an underperforming German side before sealing the result late on. His composed finishing and link-up play were widely praised in the post-match analysis.

Kicker wrote: “Meanwhile, Woltemade (Newcastle), who scored twice, underlined his irreplaceable position up front.”

FLZ Fränkische Landeszeitung echoed those sentiments, stating that Germany “narrowly avoided humiliation thanks to Woltemade’s brace,” while Sky Sports Germany and Sport1 both labelled him “the saviour” of the night.

In a glowing piece from Spiegel, the striker even drew comparisons to England’s all-time leading scorer Harry Kane for his tactical intelligence and clinical finishing.

“Tactically a Harry Kane lookalike,” Spiegel wrote. “He was supposed to drop back to the left-sided central midfield position in the early stages to create space up front. In the second half, however, he proved why he’s best suited to the front line — converting two excellent passes in true centre-forward fashion.”

At Newcastle, Woltemade’s arrival has helped fill the void left by Alexander Isak’s summer move to Liverpool. His combination of size, technique, and football IQ has already made him a fan favourite on Tyneside.

Bild and Sport1 report that there is already a growing consensus in Germany that Woltemade should be Germany’s starting striker heading into the 2026 World Cup. Given his form for both club and country, that opinion is becoming increasingly difficult to argue against.

He’ll look to continue that momentum when Newcastle face Manchester City next weekend, a fixture that will test his credentials against Premier League champions — and perhaps further strengthen his reputation as one of Europe’s most promising No.9s.

In our view, Nick Woltemade’s development has been nothing short of exceptional. At 23, he has already shown the maturity, versatility, and end product that elite forwards are built on. The Harry Kane comparisons may feel lofty, but his technical precision, spatial awareness, and work ethic make them understandable.

If his form continues, Woltemade could soon be both Newcastle’s and Germany’s main man for years to come.

Woltemade will rejoin Newcastle ahead of their Premier League clash with Manchester City next weekend. Germany, meanwhile, face Slovakia in their final qualifier — where another strong performance could all but cement Woltemade’s starting role at the 2026 World Cup.

👉 Newcastle fans — is Woltemade already proving to be the perfect replacement for Isak?