Germany 1-0 Netherlands: Player Ratings as Jamie Leweling scores the only goal in a closely-contested match

Germany hosted Netherlands at the Allianz Arena in a League A Group 3 match in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, October 14 and emerged 1-0 winners in a close contest.

The first half saw the Germans assume total control of the match as they had 60% possession of the ball. They attempted eight shots, with four on target, but failed to breach the Netherlands’ defence. The visitors failed to attempt a single shot as the teams were tied at 0-0 at the interval.

Both managers then made a few changes to their XIs in the second half. However, it was Germany who broke the deadlock in the 64^th minute. Nico Schlotterbeck assisted Jamie Leweling to make it 1-0 and the Germans defended heroically to preserve their lead and emerged narrow victors in the end.

On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings for both sides.

Germany National Football Team Player Ratings vs Netherlands

Goalkeeper

Oliver Baumann – 7/10

Baumann had a decent game in goal as he made one save and played eight long balls.

Defenders

Joshua Kimmich – 7/10

Kimmich won three duels and made two tackles and one clearance. He also played four key passes.

Antonio Rudiger – 7.5/10

Rudiger won all three of his duels and made one clearance. He also played one key pass and one long ball.

Nico Schlotterbeck – 8/10

He won seven duels and made three clearances, three interceptions and three tackles. He also played one key pass which was the assist for the goal, as well as three long balls.

Maximilian Mittelstadt – 7.5/10

Mittelstadt won five of his six duels, making two clearances and two interceptions. He also played one key pass.

Midfielders

Angelo Stiller – 6.5/10

Stiller started the game and put in an average performance.

Aleksandar Pavlovic – 7/10

Pavlovic passed the ball with 86% accuracy, including two long balls. He also won five duels and made one interception.

Florian Wirtz – 6.5/10

Wirtz had a subpar game for Germany as per his lofty standards.

Forwards

Serge Gnabry – 7/10

Gnabry passed the ball with 81% accuracy, including one key pass. He also won three duels.

Tim Kleindienst – 7/10

Kleindienst won four of his five aerial duels and played one key pass. He also attempted four shots, of which one was on target.

Jamie Leweling – 8/10

Leweling had a great game on the left flank as he scored the only goal of the game. He also won four duels, played three key passes and completed two dribbles.

Substitutes

Robert Andrich – 6.5/10

He replaced Wirtz and could not make much of an impact himself.

Kevin Schade – 6/10

He replaced Pavlovic but could not add much more to Germany’s midfield.

Waldemar Anton, Jonathan Burkardt & Robin Gosens – N/A

The trio played less than 10 minutes apiece and hence do not warrant a rating.

Manager

Julian Nagelsmann – 7/10

Nagelsmann fielded a strong lineup and used his substitutions well.

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Netherlands National Football Team Player Ratings vs Germany

Goalkeeper

Bart Verbruggen – 7.5/10

He made four key saves during the match and also played four long balls.

Defenders

Denzel Dumfries – 6.5/10

Dumfries had a subpar game and could not influence the proceedings much against Germany.

Stefan de Vrij – 7/10

De Vrij won two duels, making four clearances, two interceptions and one block. The Netherlands captain also played six long balls.

Micky van de Ven – 7/10

He won three of his four duels, making two tackles and one interception. He also played three long balls.

Jorrel Hato – 7/10

Hato won five duels, making two interceptions and three tackles. He also played one key pass.

Midfielders

Ryan Gravenberch – 6/10

He put in an average performance for the Netherlands.

Quinten Timber – 6.5/10

Timber put in an average performance for his team in the heart of midfield.

Tijjani Reijnders – 6.5/10

Reijnders was subpar as per his own lofty standards.

Forwards

Xavi Simons – 7/10

Simons passed the ball with 72%, including one key pass. He also hit the woodwork once and won five duels as well.

Brian Brobbey – 6.5/10

Brobbey put in an average performance for the Netherlands against Germany and could not even manage a shot on target.

Cody Gakpo – 6/10

Gakpo won just two of his eight duels and did not manage a single shot in a below par performance.

Substitutes

Mats Wieffer – 6.5/10

He replaced Timber and put in a decent performance.

Donyell Malen – 6.5/10

He replaced Reijnders but could not impact the game much.

Jeremie Frimpong – 6/10

He replaced Gakpo but could not help the Netherlands take control of the match.

Joshua Zirkzee – 6.5/10

He replaced Brobbey but could not help his team score.

Lutsharel Geertruida – 6.5/10

He replaced Gravenberch but could not help his team much.

Manager

Ronald Koeman – 6.5/10

He used his substitutions well but could not turn the tide in his team’s favour.

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