Overview
- Eintracht Frankfurt exited the DFB-Pokal against Borussia Dortmund after a 1–1 draw and a defeat on penalties.
- Left-back Nathaniel Brown delivered a standout 120-minute performance, winning 17 of 21 duels and influencing play with 108 touches.
- Sporting director Markus Krösche lauded Brown’s defensive progress and highlighted his speed, cleverness and ball-playing ability.
- Coach Dino Toppmöller emphasized Brown’s mentality and improved depth control from targeted video work and training, noting he pushed on despite clear fatigue.
- Signed from Nürnberg in 2024 for about €3 million after a difficult start, Brown has become a regular, recently debuted for Germany and strengthened his selection case ahead of the league trip to Heidenheim.