Niklas Fullkrug has shown that returning to one's roots can be the wisest choice for a player in crisis. The German midfielder, now aged 33, has returned to Werder Bremen, the club that trained him and made him one of the most feared strikers in the Bundesliga. Averaging more than one goal per game, he has already scored 11 goals in his first nine games this season: eight in the Bundesliga and three in the German Cup.
His last contribution was a brace against Borussia Dortmund, but the result was not enough to save Werder from elimination in the Champions League. The team was defeated 3‑2, with Marcel Sabitzer scoring the decisive goal in injury time. Despite the defeat, Fullkrug's performance highlighted his ability to score at key moments of the match.
The return to Werder follows a difficult period in the player's career. After an unfruitful experience in Italy with Milan, where the results did not live up to expectations, Fullkrug decided to give up a high-profile club to return to the club that trained him. His return to Bremen allowed him to regain confidence, continuity and that feeling of being a reference striker.
Fullkrug's goal average is impressive, especially considering his age. With an average of more than a goal per game, he shows that he can still be an offensive point of reference at the highest level. His return to Werder has restored the leading role he seemed to have lost in recent years.
The player's future remains uncertain, but his current form suggests that returning to the German club was a winning choice. Werder Bremen will be able to count on him for the next matches, while Fullkrug will continue to demonstrate his ability to score and lead the team on the pitch.