Nick Woltemade: Stats| Transfer| Injury Concerns| Net Worth

Nick Woltemade has recently shot into the limelight in European football. At just 23 years of age, this German forward has made waves thanks to his size, goal-scoring at Stuttgart, and a blockbuster transfer to Newcastle United. Below is a comprehensive look at his statistics, transfer trajectory, injury history, and estimated net worth — everything you need to know about this emerging star.

Early Life and Background

• Full name: Nick Woltemade

• Date of birth: February 14, 2002

• Place of birth: Bremen, Germany

• Height: 1.98 meters (approx. 6 ft 6 in) — tall even for a forward, giving him a strong aerial presence.

• Position: Mainly a striker, often deployed as a “second striker” or more mobile forward.

Woltemade came through the youth systems, including Werder Bremen, and gradually forged his path via loan spells before breaking out.

Club Career and Stats

Here we cover his stats by club, giving an idea of his growth, goal output, role, etc.

*Note: Appearances & goals are league numbers unless otherwise noted; totals in “all competitions” may be higher.

Recent Performance (2024-2025)

• At Stuttgart, Woltemade scored 17 goals in 33 matches across all competitions.

• He attracted attention for his ability not just as a target man, but to link play, utilize his height, aerial duels, timing, and movement inside the box.

These numbers helped solidify his reputation and made him a sought-after asset.

Transfer History & Major Move

Woltemade’s rise is tied closely to his transfer moves and how clubs valued him.

• Youth/early career: Grew in Werder Bremen’s system; had limited first-team opportunities early on. Loaned to SV Elversberg in 2022-23 where he got regular minutes and scored well.

• Move to Stuttgart: In mid-2024, he joined VfB Stuttgart on a four-year contract. This move gave him a platform to play regularly at a high level in the Bundesliga.

• Record Move to Newcastle United: On 30 August 2025, Newcastle United signed Woltemade from Stuttgart in what became a club-record deal worth £69 million (≈ €85 million fixed fee plus €5 million in add-ons in reports) making him Newcastle’s most expensive incoming signing to date.

Transfer Market Value

• According to FootballTransfers, his current estimated transfer value (ETV) is between €33.3 million and €40.7 million.

• On FotMob, his market value is around €37 million.

This discrepancy arises because transfer fee paid (which is actual transaction), market value (what he might fetch in open market) and projection (potential) often differ.

Injury History & Fitness Concerns

Even for an upcoming player, fitness and injury history can be crucial. Here’s what is known.

So far, his major injury was in 2021-22 (foot surgery) and ligament issues, but more recently he seems relatively fit. Minor issues (back, sickness) are common and less worrying unless recurring.

One thing to watch: moving to a more intense league (Premier League) has physical demands; injuries or adaptation issues could occur.

International Career

Nick Woltemade’s performances earned him call-ups:

• He has been capped for Germany senior team (made appearances in 2025) but has not scored yet. Wikipedia+1

• He also featured at youth levels (U21 etc.), showing promise and progression.

International exposure helps his profile; performances here can also influence his market value.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Potential Challenges

What He Does Well

1. Physical Presence: At nearly 2m tall, he’s naturally good in aerial duels; can be a target in set-pieces, crosses, etc.

2. Goal Scoring Ability: The jump in goals at Elversberg and especially at Stuttgart (17 in all comps) shows developing finishing and positioning.

3. Versatility: Can play as centre-forward and second striker, which allows tactical flexibility.

4. Youth + Room to Grow: At 23, not yet at peak; has potential to improve with coaching, adaptation to Premier League, etc.

Weaknesses / Areas to Improve

1. Consistency at Top Level: While he scored well in Bundesliga, the Premier League is more intense, faster, more physical; adapting may take time.

2. Injury Risk: While no chronic issues lately, early career foot surgery and ligament tear could be retired vulnerabilities; fitness and conditioning will be key.

3. Pressure & Expectations: As a record signing, expectations will be high; adaptation period (language, culture, style) can affect performance.

Challenges in Premier League

• Faster game, more physical defenders.

• Defensive pressing, pace of transitions, both attacking and defensive duties.

• Competition for places; he may not be starter immediately depending on Newcastle’s squad.

Net Worth, Salary & Financials

Estimating net worth for footballers is always speculative unless official disclosures are available. But available info gives us a clue.

Earnings & Salary

• Reports suggest his salary at Newcastle United is quite high, reflecting his record transfer status. One source estimates an annual salary of £6,890,000 (roughly) with a weekly wage of £132,500, excluding bonuses for the 2025-26 season.

• Before that, at VfB Stuttgart, wages were much lower (estimate ~£405,224 annually).

Such a wage jump is expected when moving from Bundesliga to Premier League for a top-priced signing.

Transfer Fee & Contract

• As mentioned, Newcastle United paid around £69 million (reports vary slightly by conversion) to fully acquire Woltemade. This is the biggest fee Newcastle have paid for a player.

• His contract runs until 2031 (six-year deal from 2025) as per those reports.

Estimated Net Worth

• Some sources (less authoritative) estimate his net worth to be around €1 million as of mid/late 2025.

• However, that seems very low considering his salary, signing bonus, endorsements, and market value. The “net worth” figure likely omits many earnings or is outdated.

• His market value (not net worth) is estimated between €30-€40 million by various sources.

So a more realistic net worth, considering salary + recent transfer + endorsements, is likely many millions of euros/pounds more than €1 million, though exact figures are private.

Recent Controversies / Commentary

Since his transfer, there’s been some debate:

• Uli Hoeneß, former Bayern Munich president, criticized Newcastle United’s spending on Woltemade, saying that he is “not worth €90 million,” attributing high transfer fees to Saudi investment impacts in football.

• Some pundits have questioned whether the transfer fee is over-inflated relative to his experience in top-level leagues. That said, football markets have escalated.

These discussions matter as they shape public and media expectations. If he fails to perform quickly, critics will be loud.

Outlook: What to Expect Next

1. Adaptation Period at Newcastle
   With a different league, style, and expectations, his first season might be more about settling in than exploding from day one. Coaching, game time, confidence will be crucial.

2. Potential Milestones

   • Scoring his first Premier League goals (if not yet done).

   • Earning consistent national team call-ups and possibly scoring for the German senior side.

   • Possibly helping Newcastle challenge in domestic cups, or achieving good stats in Premier League.

3. Further Value Growth
   If he adapts well, his market value, salary potential, and endorsement earnings will likely increase significantly.

4. Pressure & Mental Resilience
   Being a record signing and with voices calling the fee inflated, he’ll need resilience to handle pressure.

Conclusion

Nick Woltemade represents the type of young talent modern football clubs are willing to invest heavily in. His physical attributes, recent goal scoring, and age make him a high-potential asset. However, with high transfer fees come high expectations; his ability to stay fit, adapt to the Premier League, and maintain consistency will determine whether he becomes a top-tier striker or just another expensive gamble.