Niclas Füllkrug
- Height
- 188 cm
- Shirt
- 10
- Age
- 33
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Country
- Germany
- Market value
- €2.4m
- Contract end
- 30 June 2028
Bundesliga · 2026–2027
2026–2027 by competition
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga |
 Werder Bremen |
7 | 8 | 0 | |
 DFB Pokal |
Werder Bremen |
1 | 1 | 0 |
Recent matchesFull log →
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct |
@  Mainz 05 |
W 3–2 | 81 | 2 | · | ★ |
| 17 Oct |
vs  Paderborn |
D 2–2 | 90 | 2 | · | |
| 09 Oct |
@  Borussia Dortmund |
D 2–2 | 90 | 1 | · | |
| 19 Sep |
vs  Augsburg |
W 3–2 | 90 | 1 | · | |
| 12 Sep |
@  1. FC Köln |
D 1–1 | 81 | 1 | · | |
| 05 Sep |
vs  RB Leipzig |
W 3–1 | 74 | 1 | · |
Player profile ST
Per-90 percentiles against strikers in Bundesliga. 50 = average.
Market value€2.4m
Shooting
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 1.27 | 95 |
| xG | 5.53 | 0.88 | 93 |
| xGOT | 6.22 | 0.99 | 88 |
| Penalty goals | 3 | 0.48 | 100 |
| xG excl. penalty | 3.16 | 0.50 | 63 |
| Shots | 23 | 3.65 | 61 |
| Shots on target | 17 | 2.70 | 100 |
| Headed shots | 6 | 0.95 | 58 |
Passing
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assists | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| xA | 0.87 | 0.14 | 63 |
| Accurate passes | 133 | 21.1 | 85 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.5% | — | 58 |
| Accurate long balls | 7 | 1.11 | 85 |
| Long ball accuracy | 53.8% | — | 56 |
| Line-breaking passes | 11 | 1.75 | 73 |
| Chances created | 8 | 1.27 | 68 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.32 | 63 |
Possession
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duels won | 34 | 5.40 | 56 |
| Duels won % | 40.5% | — | 49 |
| Aerials won | 20 | 3.17 | 63 |
| Aerials won % | 55.6% | — | 85 |
| Touches | 288 | 45.7 | 85 |
| Touches in opposition box | 37 | 5.87 | 58 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.79 | 73 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.95 | 39 |
Defending
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive actions | 20 | 3.17 | 73 |
| Tackles | 8 | 1.27 | 80 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.32 | 66 |
| Blocked scoring attempt | 1 | 0.16 | 58 |
| Fouls committed | 16 | 2.54 | 7 |
| Recoveries | 22 | 3.49 | 83 |
| Possession won final 3rd | 4 | 0.63 | 54 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.95 | 5 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.43 | 71 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Goals conceded while on pitch | 13 | 2.06 | 29 |
| xG against while on pitch | 10.89 | 1.73 | 56 |
Discipline
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0.00 | 100 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0.00 | 100 |
Percentiles are per 90 minutes, against players in the same position in Bundesliga.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct |
@ Mainz 05 |
W 3–2 | 81 | 2 | · | ★ |
| 17 Oct |
vs Paderborn |
D 2–2 | 90 | 2 | · | |
| 09 Oct |
@ Borussia Dortmund |
D 2–2 | 90 | 1 | · | |
| 19 Sep |
vs Augsburg |
W 3–2 | 90 | 1 | · | |
| 12 Sep |
@ 1. FC Köln |
D 1–1 | 81 | 1 | · | |
| 05 Sep |
vs RB Leipzig |
W 3–1 | 74 | 1 | · | |
| 30 Aug |
@  Freiburg |
L 1–4 | 61 | · | · | |
| 22 Aug |
@  FC Hansa Lüneburg |
W 3–0 | 60 | 1 | · | |
 24 May |
vs  Cagliari |
L 1–2 | 29 | · | · | |
| 17 May |
@  Genoa |
W 2–1 | 22 | · | · | |
| 10 May |
vs  Atalanta |
L 2–3 | 32 | · | · | |
| 03 May |
@  Sassuolo |
L 0–2 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 26 Apr |
vs  Juventus |
D 0–0 | 28 | · | · | |
| 19 Apr |
@  Hellas Verona |
W 1–0 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 11 Apr |
vs  Udinese |
L 0–3 | 45 | · | · | |
| 06 Apr |
@  Napoli |
L 0–1 | 63 | · | · | |
| 21 Mar |
vs  Torino |
W 3–2 | 70 | · | · | |
| 15 Mar |
@  Lazio |
L 0–1 | 23 | · | · | |
| 08 Mar |
vs  Inter |
W 1–0 | 17 | · | · | |
| 01 Mar |
@  Cremonese |
W 2–0 | 28 | · | · | |
| 22 Feb |
vs  Parma |
L 0–1 | 28 | · | · | |
| 18 Feb |
vs  Como |
D 1–1 | 28 | · | · | |
| 13 Feb |
@  Pisa |
W 2–1 | 44 | · | · | |
| 03 Feb |
@  Bologna |
W 3–0 | 18 | · | · | |
| 25 Jan |
@  Roma |
D 1–1 | 22 | · | · | |
| 18 Jan |
vs  Lecce |
W 1–0 | 17 | 1 | · | |
| 15 Jan |
@ Como |
W 3–1 | 27 | · | · | |
| 11 Jan |
@  Fiorentina |
D 1–1 | 60 | · | · | |
| 08 Jan |
vs Genoa |
D 1–1 | 25 | · | · | |
| 02 Jan |
@ Cagliari |
W 1–0 | 21 | · | · | |
 07 Dec |
@  Brighton & Hove Albion |
D 1–1 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 30 Nov |
vs  Liverpool |
L 0–2 | 12 | · | · | |
| 22 Nov |
@  AFC Bournemouth |
D 2–2 | 16 | · | · |
| Season | Team | Apps | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▸ 2026–2027 | Werder Bremen | 8 | 9 | 0 | |
| Bundesliga | 7 | 8 | 0 | ||
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2025–2026 | Milan | 20 | 1 | 0 | |
| Serie A | 20 | 1 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2025–2026 | West Ham United | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| Premier League | 8 | 0 | 0 | ||
| EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2024–2025 | West Ham United | 20 | 3 | 2 | |
| Premier League | 18 | 3 | 2 | ||
| FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2023–2024 | Borussia Dortmund | 43 | 15 | 11 | |
| Bundesliga | 29 | 12 | 8 | ||
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Champions League | 13 | 3 | 3 | ||
| ▸ 2023–2024 | Werder Bremen | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| Bundesliga | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2022–2023 | Werder Bremen | 30 | 16 | 6 | |
| Bundesliga | 28 | 16 | 5 | ||
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||
| ▸ 2021–2022 | Werder Bremen | 34 | 19 | 6 | |
| 2. Bundesliga | 33 | 19 | 6 | ||
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2020–2021 | Werder Bremen | 21 | 6 | 0 | |
| Bundesliga | 19 | 6 | 0 | ||
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2019–2020 | Werder Bremen | 11 | 4 | 2 | |
| Bundesliga | 8 | 4 | 1 | ||
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | |
| Bundesliga Qualification | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2018–2019 | Hannover 96 | 15 | 3 | 2 | |
| Bundesliga | 14 | 2 | 1 | ||
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| ▸ 2017–2018 | Hannover 96 | 36 | 16 | 3 | |
| Bundesliga | 34 | 14 | 3 | ||
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2016–2017 | Hannover 96 | 29 | 5 | 3 | — |
| 2. Bundesliga | 27 | 5 | 3 | — | |
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2015–2016 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 34 | 15 | 2 | — |
| 2. Bundesliga | 30 | 14 | 2 | — | |
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| Bundesliga Qualification | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2014–2015 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 25 | 3 | 6 | — |
| 2. Bundesliga | 24 | 3 | 6 | — | |
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2015–2016 | Nürnberg II | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Regionalliga | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2013–2014 | Greuther Fürth | 24 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2. Bundesliga | 21 | 6 | 0 | — | |
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Bundesliga Qualification | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2013–2014 | Werder Bremen | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2012–2013 | Werder Bremen | 13 | 2 | 0 | — |
| Bundesliga | 12 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2011–2012 | Werder Bremen | 11 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Bundesliga | 11 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2012–2013 | Werder Bremen II | 4 | 5 | 0 | — |
| Regionalliga | 4 | 5 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2011–2012 | Werder Bremen II | 22 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 3. Liga | 22 | 5 | 0 | — |
Kovac confirms Karetsas still sidelined and warns Dortmund about Füllkrug ahead of Werder DFB-Pokal tie
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac says Konstantinos Karetsas remains out with a ligament injury and warns his side about Niclas Füllkrug’s threat ahead of Tuesday’s DFB-Pokal second-round home clash with Werder Bremen.
Bayern hold firm, Dortmund's attacking concerns persist and Gladbach finally win: 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 7
Bayern Munich beat Freiburg without Vincent Kompany, Dortmund edged Frankfurt despite attacking worries, Hoffenheim ended Leverkusen's winning run, Gladbach claimed their first win with 17-year-old Wael Mohya shining, and Niclas Füllkrug kept scoring for Werder Bremen.
Füllkrug shrugs off Klopp's age remarks after second straight brace against Mainz
Werder Bremen striker Niclas Füllkrug scored his second consecutive brace, both from the penalty spot, in a 3-2 Bundesliga win over Mainz, and dismissed Germany coach Jürgen Klopp's remarks about his age, saying he 'doesn't play to get called up'.
Nusa fires Leipzig past Elversberg as Bremen thrill and El Mala escapes red
Borussia Mönchengladbach beat Stuttgart 3-2 to open Bundesliga Matchday 7 without setting a record for the worst start. Antonio Nusa's five assists in seven games make him Leipzig's key man after two assists in a 4-0 win over Elversberg; Werder Bremen climbed to sixth with a 3-2 win at Mainz powered by Niclas Füllkrug's double; and Köln's Said El Mala avoided any punishment for a push on Schalke's Soufian El-Faouzi that injured Robin Gosens in a 0-0 draw.
Kovac Relieved to Be Back at Home as Dortmund Host Frankfurt
Niko Kovac expresses relief as Borussia Dortmund return home to face Eintracht Frankfurt after three consecutive away games, including trips to Norway and Azerbaijan. Dortmund are heavy favourites, but Kovac warns of Frankfurt's threat. Preview includes key stats, players to watch, and Opta prediction.
Kettemann Confirms Steffen Tigges Will Keep Paderborn Starting Role for Hamburg Clash
SC Paderborn head coach Ralf Kettemann has confirmed that Steffen Tigges is expected to retain his starting place for Saturday's Bundesliga meeting with Hamburg, hailing the 28-year-old striker as a better, more confident 'Tiggi' after his goal and assist in last weekend's 2-2 draw at Werder Bremen. It is the latest step in Tigges' resurgence after a difficult spell at Köln, with Kettemann revealing the two have worked to bring out 'Tiggi 2.0'.
Klopp admits he 'hasn't fully understood' Bayern's tactics as he shuts down Kimmich debate
Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp appeared on DAZN's halftime broadcast during Bayern Munich's Champions League match against Arsenal, admitting he has not fully understood Bayern's defensive setup and singling out Harry Kane's deep role. He refused to discuss the Tom Bischof and Aleksandar Pavlovic midfield pairing in comparison to the absent Joshua Kimmich, confirmed Germany have held talks with Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, and left the door open for a Niclas Füllkrug recall while noting the 33-year-old's age.
Füllkrug's cautious training approach powers Werder Bremen's goal run
Werder Bremen sporting director Clemens Fritz says Niclas Füllkrug has learned to manage his body and training load, helping the 33-year-old stay injury-free and score seven goals in seven appearances since returning on loan from West Ham United.
Werder Bremen make Bundesliga history with third straight two-goal comeback
Werder Bremen became the first side in Bundesliga history to avoid defeat after trailing by two goals in three successive matches, as Niclas Füllkrug's quickfire brace rescued a 2-2 draw against Paderborn.
Leverkusen End Freiburg's Perfect Start as Bayern Snatch Top Spot: Bundesliga Talking Points
Bayern Munich ended the weekend top of the Bundesliga on goal difference after previous leaders Freiburg suffered their first defeat of the season at Bayer Leverkusen, where Ibrahim Maza equalised and then set up Patrick Schick's winner. Niclas Füllkrug scored for a fifth straight game as Werder Bremen fought back from 2-0 down against Paderborn, Dortmund drew another blank at Union Berlin, and Stuttgart slumped in Hamburg.
Füllkrug rescues Bremen again, but Thioune rues another defensive collapse
Niclas Füllkrug scored twice after Werder Bremen fell two goals behind against SC Paderborn 07, extending the club’s unbeaten Bundesliga run to five matches. Coach Daniel Thioune praised the striker’s influence but warned that Bremen cannot keep relying on comebacks after another error-prone start.
Luis Diaz Plunders First Career Hat-Trick as Bayern Munich Batter RB Leipzig 6-1
Bayern Munich responded to their two-game winless run with a ruthless 6-1 demolition of RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena, as Luis Diaz scored the first hat-trick of his professional career. Harry Kane marked his 100th Bundesliga appearance with a goal and two assists, while Andrija Maksimovic grabbed a late consolation on his return to Munich.
Füllkrug hits Bundesliga-leading brace for Werder Bremen, fires back at Germany recall talk
Niclas Füllkrug scored twice to go top of the Bundesliga scoring charts as Werder Bremen drew 2-2 with SC Paderborn, but the 33-year-old striker hit out at repeated media questions about a Germany recall, saying 'it would be cool if the media began respecting me.'
Dortmund’s attack falters as Füllkrug lifts Bremen in chaotic Bundesliga start
Bundesliga Matchday 6 exposed Dortmund’s lack of attacking punch, while Niclas Füllkrug’s six goals in six league games have given Werder Bremen a focal point. Elsewhere, surprising results continued a turbulent opening to the season.
Füllkrug brace rescues 2-2 draw for Werder Bremen against Paderborn
Werder Bremen came from 2-0 down at Weserstadion as Niclas Füllkrug scored twice after the break, including a 67th-minute penalty, to earn a 2-2 draw against SC Paderborn. Steffen Tigges and Stefano Marino had given Paderborn a first-half lead.
Fritz insists face-to-face meetings behind Werder Bremen's unbeaten Bundesliga start
Werder Bremen sporting director Clemens Fritz says a new policy of meeting every prospective signing in person has transformed the club's mentality and powered an unbeaten start to the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign, after a run of high-profile transfer flops.
Werder Bremen eager to keep Niclas Füllkrug beyond loan, but West Ham wage structure could force another pay cut
Werder Bremen want to sign Niclas Füllkrug permanently when his West Ham loan expires in summer 2027, but negotiations have not started and his salary depends on West Ham's league status.
Blessin in disguise? Gladbach face steep climb after derby defeat by Köln
New Gladbach coach Alexander Blessin starts his reign with a 2-1 derby defeat at Köln, where Saïd El Mala's winner sealed a bottom-of-the-table start for the club. Elsewhere, Freiburg top the table, Dortmund drop points to Werder Bremen, Bayern come back at Augsburg and Leipzig thrash Frankfurt 6-0.
Man Utd eye Simeone as Chelsea ready £50m De Jong push and move for Scott
A round-up of Tuesday's transfer gossip: Manchester United are monitoring Atletico Madrid's Giuliano Simeone, Chelsea have been told they need at least £50m for Frenkie de Jong and are willing to meet Bournemouth's price for Alex Scott, while Premier League clubs circle Inter's Aleksandar Stankovic and Brighton target Bartosz Mazurek. Werder Bremen hold no option on Niclas Fullkrug, and Thibaut Courtois is near a Real Madrid extension.
Füllkrug strikes late as Dortmund throw away 2-0 lead against Werder Bremen
Borussia Dortmund surrendered their 100% record after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser to former striker Niclas Füllkrug in a 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen, having led 2-0 in the 88th minute. Niko Kovac said his side had to blame themselves and was furious about a disallowed Ethan Nwaneri goal.