Demirović and Füllkrug, the league’s in‑form forwards, gear up to spark Stuttgart and Bremen.
Can two of the league’s hottest marksmen decide Stuttgart’s fate against Bremen? Ermedin Demirović and Niclas Füllkrug head into Matchday 9 eager to fire their sides to victory.
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Bremen narrowly avoided relegation last season, finishing 15th on just 32 points. While their struggles came from several sources, their lack of goals was a major issue – rock-bottom St. Pauli (29) were the only side to net fewer than their 37.
As such, the number one objective during the summer transfer window was acquiring the services of a natural goalscorer, and Füllkrug on loan from West Ham United was an obvious choice. After all, the former Germany international had scored 49 goals in 124 games across two previous spells with the northern club, and shared the Torjägerkanone, awarded to the Bundesliga’s top goalscorer, at the end of his most recent stint in 2022/23.
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All in all, Bremen and their talisman seem like a perfect fit, and it is not only Werder benefiting from the reunion. The 33-year-old’s only season at Borussia Dortmund saw him score 15 goals in 43 games and play in a UEFA Champions League final, but Serhou Guirassy’s arrival in the summer of 2024 made him surplus to requirements.
Between his switch to West Ham prior to the 2024/25 season and his return to Germany during this summer’s transfer window, he managed just four goals in 49 appearances in all competitions, having also spent six months on loan at AC Milan. Now back in his happy place, his confidence is back, and he is making up for lost time.
He has received praise from all quarters, such as from teammate Karl Hein, who said last month, “Now I can understand why he was in the Champions League final. What he does for us on and off the pitch is enormous. This guy is a monster.”
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Demirović’s rise has been steady, turning him into a vital asset. The Bosnian international has plied his trade in Germany since 2020, after a spell with RB Leipzig’s academy and a move abroad.
His Bundesliga debut with Freiburg showcased flashes of brilliance, yet his final act there was a missed penalty in the DFB Cup final loss to Leipzig. A summer 2022 swap for Augsburg’s Michael Gregoritsch followed, and he’s surged ever since.
In 66 outings for Die Fuggerstädter, he tallied 23 goals, 15 of them this season, plus nine assists. Captaining the side in just his second year proved his leadership – for my money, that’s impressive.
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Demirović impressed at Augsburg prior to his Stuttgart switch. – IMAGO/Harald Bremes –>
After Stuttgart’s Champions League return, Demirović became a marquee summer 2024 signing. He delivered 17 goals his debut season and added 15 more in 2025/26, despite battling for minutes with Nick Woltemade and Deniz Undav.
The recent window saw Die Schwaben bring in Dženan Pejčinović, whose debut hat‑trick hinted Demirović’s role might wobble. Instead, the Bosnian striker elevated his game further.
Eight league matches in, he leads Stuttgart with five goals, while his Champions League tally of four includes a hat‑trick versus Viking on Matchday 1. Two more cup strikes bring his total to 11 across all competitions, just six shy of his personal best season tally.
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He’s become indispensable for Sebastian Hoeneß, who knows Demirović’s impact. “Medo is essential. His scoring record shines again, and I see room for even more goals. He commands respect and is among the captains,” the coach said.
Goals decide outcomes, and both Füllkrug and Demirović will shape their teams’ attacks this weekend. Which striker will extend his run and deliver the decisive blow?
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