Overview
- The 23-year-old has made 14 appearances and scored six goals for Newcastle after his move from Stuttgart.
- He says the Premier League’s intensity forced a swift physical upgrade, noting early cramps have given way to more sprints and sharper pressing.
- Opta/Stats Perform data show a broader heat map at Newcastle but fewer ball touches and penalty-area actions, with more minutes needed per goal involvement than at Stuttgart.
- Duel volume and success rate are down from his Bundesliga stint, highlighting early trade-offs in adapting to England’s pace and physicality.
- For Germany he decided the last two qualifiers, including a brace in Luxembourg, earning strong praise from Nagelsmann and growing support from fans.