Osawe shines despite defeat: DFB team under pressure in front of England!

Osawe shines despite defeat: DFB team under pressure in front of England!

On June 14, 2025, Germany's U19 national team will start the European Championship tournament, and for the up-and-coming player Winners Osawe, this day will be the touchstone of his young career. After a promising professional debut in the *last game of the season against Braunschweig*, which he celebrated on May 18th, Osawe is riding a wave of success and is confident about the future. His first game in the 2nd Bundesliga for 1. FC Nürnberg was a “milestone,” said the talented half-right central defender, who previously played in the U19 national team and has already attracted attention there. Club focus reports that Osawe was on the pitch for 78 minutes in the first game of the European Championship against the Netherlands, but was unable to prevent a 3-0 defeat.

Coach Miroslav Klose used Osawe defensively in the game, while he played centrally in midfield in his debut. The young player stood out for his defensive stability and a pass rate of 86%. Despite the limited ball possession of less than 30%, Osawe was able to convince with his physicality and presence; However, he rarely took part in the offensive game. He held his position in a 4-1-4-1 formation, which helped him strengthen the defense. But the encounter with the Netherlands ended unfortunately: Germany fell behind before half-time and ultimately had to admit defeat with a clear 0-3.

Challenge against England

The DFB team has an important game against England on Tuesday. Osawe is optimistic that he will be able to start here too. The team is under pressure to maintain their chance of progressing. The preparations have been promising so far and the atmosphere within the team is described as almost family-like. Osawe himself emphasizes that 17 players in the squad have already won both the U17 European Championship and the U17 World Cup in 2023 - a good basis for the upcoming competition.

“The team has the potential to play for titles if we perform at our best level,” said Osawe, who spent his time after the debut on a relaxing holiday in Spain with former teammates from Leipzig. This break was important for him to recharge his batteries and concentrate on the challenges ahead. The official website of 1. FC Nürnberg quotes Osawe, who notes that every footballer strives for the “winners” moments that he himself recently experienced.

Thrive internationally

The U19 European Championship serves as a springboard for many players, and Osawe sees the chance to prove himself at international level and learn a lot. By bringing his strong preparation and the trust of his coach to the pitch, he can contribute to the development of his team. The strength and cohesion of the team could be crucial to success in the upcoming game against England.

Osawe has already overcome a number of hurdles in his young career and is ready to take the next step. The fans in Nuremberg and Germany are excited and hoping for an improvement in performance in the next game, with Osawe as an important part of this mission.

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