Newcastle United striker **Nick Woltemade** continued his impressive run of form by scoring his **first international goal** in Germany’s 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland.
The 22-year-old netted the decisive goal at **Windsor Park** on Monday night in a World Cup qualifier, sealing three vital points for his country.
The strike marked Woltemade’s **first senior goal for Germany** in just his sixth appearance, helping them stay top of their qualifying group on goal difference.
Since joining Newcastle, Woltemade has been in red-hot form, registering **four goals in five starts**, and his latest contribution on the international stage only adds to his growing reputation. He will now return to England ahead of the **Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion** on Saturday.
### Woltemade reacts to scoring his first goal for Germany
Speaking after the match, Woltemade expressed his delight at finally opening his account for the national team:
> “It was really important for me to get my first international goal today. Funnily enough, it came off my shoulder! But we got the three points, so I’m very happy.
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> “It’s always tough to play here with the atmosphere, so a win is never guaranteed. We’ve been working on different set-piece routines, and I’m glad one paid off tonight.”
Woltemade and Germany now shift their focus to securing qualification for next summer’s **World Cup in North America**.
The Newcastle striker’s rise to prominence began at youth level, where he impressed for Germany’s **Under-21s**, winning the **Golden Boot** at the European Championships last summer. Despite his efforts, Germany finished runners-up to England in Slovakia.
### German media react to Woltemade’s performance
Even with his match-winning contribution, the **German media** were notably reserved in their praise. Leading outlet **BuliNews** awarded Woltemade a **6/10 rating**, which was only topped by defenders **Nico Schlotterbeck** and **David Raum** (both rated 7/10).
Interestingly, Woltemade had received a **5/10 rating** in the previous fixture against Luxembourg, where BuliNews predicted his “first goal was coming soon.”
Their match report read:
> “He was in the right place at the right time to score Germany’s winner. Some might call it more luck than skill as the ball ricocheted off his back, but Woltemade won’t care — it proved decisive.”
Despite the muted response, Woltemade’s continued scoring streak for both **club and country** suggests he’s rapidly becoming one of Europe’s brightest young forwards.
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