Niclas Fullkurg is a professional footballer that plays for Werder Bremen and recently got his first call-up to the German National team. The former Hannover 96 striker joined Werder in the Summer of 2019 and has been key to their success. 

Last season he scored 19 goals and assisted six in their return to the Bundesliga following their relegation in the 2020-21 season. Fullkrug is one of the few traditional strikers left in Germany since Miroslav Klose's departure after the 2014 World Cup and Mario Gomez's departure after the 2018 World Cup. Fullkrug is a powerful striker with great link-up play and shot power. He knows how to pick up the right positions and is dominant in the air.

His season Form

Fullkurg’s inclusion in the World Cup is primarily down to his form in the season. He’s the highest-scoring German in the league with 10 goals for Bremen. His goals have guided them to ninth in the league, and he has also assisted two goals this season. He’s created three chances for his team and won 58 per cent of his aerial duels.

World Cup Record

Fullkurg is yet to make his debut for Germany and will be playing his first world cup. He will be keen on giving himself a good first impression. His position at the Work cup is not certain, with the likes of Youssoufa Moukoko and Kai Havertz vying for the same position. Nonetheless, if he replicates his season form for Germany, they might be en route to winning their fifth World Cup.

Career stat

At 29, Fulkrug has played a huge chunk of games, Although most of it has been in the Bundesliga or the Bundesliga 2. He’s made 357 career appearances with 137 goals and 42 assists.