Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)
September 2025
Nick Woltemade silenced doubts over replacing £125m striker Alexander Isak by scoring a thunderous debut header in Newcastle’s 1-0 win over Fiorentina. The 23-year-old rose high in the first half to bury Jacob Murphy’s cross and ignite St James’ Park. Signed for £69m from Stuttgart, Woltemade’s aerial dominance and work rate impressed Eddie Howe, who hailed his “technical qualities and intelligence.” The debut goal settled nerves, with Toon fans chanting his name as he instantly began to fill Isak’s massive shoes.