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German Football Team's Rollercoaster Ride: Highs, Lows, and Emerging Stars
8 Sep
Summary
- Goalkeeper Baumann impresses, Rüdiger struggles in recent matches
- Amiri steps up with game-winning performance against Northern Ireland
- Young player Leweling shows commitment and drive in latest game

In the past few days, Germany's national football team has experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. On September 6th, 2025, the team suffered an embarrassing defeat against Slovakia, leaving many fans and pundits questioning the team's performance. However, just a few days later, on September 8th, 2025, the team managed to secure a hard-fought victory against Northern Ireland.
The standout performer in these matches was goalkeeper Oliver Baumann. The 34-year-old Hoffenheim player was praised for his impressive saves, even showcasing Neuer-like abilities in the second half against Slovakia. While he was powerless to prevent the goal conceded against Northern Ireland, Baumann's solid performance has led to calls for him to potentially replace Marc-André ter Stegen in the German goal if the Bayern keeper is not fit in time for the 2026 World Cup.
On the other hand, veteran defender Antonio Rüdiger faced criticism for his uncharacteristic mistakes and inattentiveness in the recent matches. The 32-year-old Real Madrid player, who has 81 caps for the national team, struggled with misplaced passes and defensive lapses, leading to questions about his future in the starting lineup.
One bright spot for Germany was the performance of Nadiem Amiri. The 28-year-old Mainz player, who has been a regular in the national team, stepped up with a game-winning contribution against Northern Ireland. Amiri explained that he was "really excited" before his substitution and had "actively imagined" the goal, which he ultimately scored to secure the victory for Germany.