The UEFA Euro 2024 is just six months away and Germany is getting ready to host the tournament. Players from all the qualified nations are giving their best shot to ensure a spot in the national team for the summer tournament. Germany is one such nation that is looking for a full-strength squad. Julian Nagelsmann took over just a couple of months ago and is still unsure about his best 11. He is keeping an eye on the players and one player who came into the limelight recently is Stuttgart’s loan signing from Brighton, Deniz Undav.
The 27-year-old forward joined Brighton last season and was loaned out to ensure more game time. He is yet to make an international appearance and is also eligible to play for Turkey. Stuttgart have made a bright start in the Bundesliga 2023-24 season and Undav has played a key role in this start. He is scoring consistently and catching the eye of many. A look at his stats that show why Nagelsmann could include this forward in Germany’s final squad.
Proper No. 9
Germany has had a lot of No. 9 problems over the years. They need someone who can make space inside the penalty box and convert chances. Undav has made his presence felt inside the opposition penalty box in 10 Bundesliga appearances this season. He averages 6.5 touches inside the penalty box per 90 minutes, with a few touches made inside the six-yard box.
Another ability of the player is to dribble past defenders and get into scoring positions. The 27-year-old has completed 64% of his dribbles this season and has a high dribble success rate inside the opposition’s penalty box.
Converting chances
Deniz Undav was unable to find the back of the net in his first two Bundesliga appearances. He then broke the deadlock against Koln and netted a brace to ensure three points for his side. This brace was followed by six goals in the next seven games. Undav’s accuracy rate is 64.3% this season and his great scoring positions are the reason behind a high xG rate.
The forward has also created eight scoring chances for his teammates and two have resulted in a goal. Most of these passes are short passes and lay-offs to set up a shot. Undav demands the ball and rotates it quite nicely.
Deniz Undav will look to represent Germany in the Euros. He is scoring goals regularly and Stuttgart are flying high in the league table. Undav hopes to continue this form and ensure his spot in the national team.
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