Nick Woltemade is a 23-year-old giant striker from Bremen who has gradually developed from a talented young player through the promotion battle in the 3rd division to become Stuttgart’s decisive cup hero – and was the top scorer in the U21 European Championship in 2025.
Basic information & career of Nick Woltemade
Nick Woltemade – a name that is becoming increasingly familiar in the Bundesliga. From Bremen youth talent to Stuttgart cup hero: find out here how the 1.98 m tall striker built his career and what milestones have shaped him so far.
- Name & origin: Nick Woltemade, born on February 14, 2002 in Bremen, Germany
- Height: An impressive 6 ft 6 in – a real tower on the pitch.
- Career highlights: Started at TS Woltmershausen, moved to Werder Bremen’s youth team in 2010. Made his Bundesliga debut in February 2020, then the youngest player in Bremen’s history. Loaned to SV Elversberg (3rd division) in 2022/23: 10 goals, promotion, player of the season. Free transfer to VfB Stuttgart in 2024, contract until 2028. In the 2024/25 season: 17 goals in 33 appearances, including a goal in the DFB Cup final – Stuttgart wins the cup. National: Top scorer at the 2025 U21 European Championship (6 goals), debut in the senior national team in June 2025.
Nick Woltemade: Private life & family
Behind every professional is a person – and in Nick Woltemade’s case, it’s clear that down-to-earthness and family values are just as important as goals on the pitch. We take a look at his parents, early training and the private everyday life of this exceptional talent.
- Parents & family: Father Tim and mother Corinna – both VfB fans for generations.
- Early support: Already almost 1.80 m tall at the age of 13 and provided with “sports nutrition” by his mother – scored the decisive winning goal in a tournament.
- Alternative sports: Almost became a handball player – but was considered a soccer powerhouse early on despite his talent in both sports.
- Likeability & down-to-earth attitude: In a roughly 1.5-hour podcast on “CopaTS,” Woltemade impresses with his authenticity.Fans report: “super likeable,” “really honest and down-to-earth”; “Nick is a treasure.”
- Girlfriend / Relationship status: No reliable information available (as of August 2025). No publicly confirmed partner.
Net worth, salary & transfers
A young star like Woltemade remains exciting even for financial experts. Here we look at his salary, net worth, contract details, and the hotly debated transfers that have brought him to the attention of Europe’s top clubs.
- Current salary at Stuttgart: Approx. €1.5 million per year; offer to extend to €2.5 million rejected.
- Transfer fantasies: FC Bayern is said to have offered a contract until 2030 with a base salary of €7.5 million, increaseable to €10 million with bonuses.
- VfB Stuttgart is said to have demanded a transfer fee of €75 million, while Bayern offered around €60 million plus a salary waiver from the player. Negotiations have failed so far.
Scandals, quotes & trivia
Every great player has their stories off the pitch. Whether it’s nicknames, quotes, minor dramas or bizarre anecdotes – here we show the entertaining, sometimes surprising side of Nick Woltemade.
- Nicknames: “Big Nick,” “Woltemessi,” “Tower of Cannstatt,” “Goaltemade,” “Swabian Ibra” – affectionately coined by fans and experts.
- Transfer drama: The frozen transfer to Bayern made headlines in the media – agent sharply attacks VfB for allegedly untenable demands.
- Down-to-earth despite the hype: His U14 coach: “He never let on, always kept his feet on the ground despite his ambition.”
