Germany Player Ratings vs Greece: Klopp’s First Loss Marred by Ineffective Attack in Augsburg

Jurgen Klopp faced his first defeat as Germany coach after a disappointing 1-0 loss to Greece in the second match of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League (League A, Group 2) at the SGL Arena.

Germany held 75.5% possession but struggled to break down Greece’s solid defensive setup, missing key players like Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz. Dimitrios Kourbelis scored the decisive goal in the 74th minute, punishing Germany’s inability to convert dominance into goals.

This result drops Germany to third place with one point, while Greece tops the group with six points, followed by the Netherlands with four. Germany’s high defensive line was exposed to counter-attacks, and their attack was repeatedly frustrated by goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis. Below are the player ratings as Klopp’s team continues to adjust.

Goalkeeper and Defence

• Alexander Nubel - 6/10: Started in goal, rated 6.3. Saw little action with only one Greek shot on target, showed good ball distribution but was helpless on the goal due to Kimmich’s deflection.
• Nathaniel Brown - 7/10: Rated 6.6 before substitution at 84 minutes. Provided a steady presence on the left flank with solid positioning, though his crosses lacked sharpness.
• Yann Bisseck - 7/10: Earned 6.8 for physical dominance and composure. Despite an early yellow card, he made a vital block in stoppage time to prevent further damage.
• Jonathan Tah - 6/10: Had a tough night with a 6.2 rating, struggling in aerial duels and during quick breaks, causing tense moments.
• Josha Vagnoman - 7/10: Finished with a 7.0 rating, showing energy on the right side, effective pressing early on though an awkward clearance helped keep the ball alive leading to Greece’s goal.

Midfield

• Kevin Schade - 7/10: Industrious effort with a 6.8 rating. Covered lots of ground linking defence and attack but failed to unlock Greece’s stubborn midfield before subbed off at 65 minutes.
• Felix Nmecha - 6/10: Ended with a 6.4 rating. Controlled the ball adequately but lacked incisive passing and failed to close down Kourbelis, allowing the winning strike. Substituted late in the game.
• Karim Adeyemi - 7/10: Used pace to trouble Greek defence, rated 7.0. Had several promising attempts including a well-struck shot saved brilliantly by Tzolakis. Some final-third decisions were questionable.
• Joshua Kimmich - 7/10: Central orchestrator with a 6.6 rating. His leadership was clear but unlucky to deflect the goal past Nubel in a critical moment.
• Bambase Conte - 7/10: Made his debut with flashes of skill, earning a 6.7. Threatened with a powerful shot that forced a great save before being replaced.

Attack

• Youssef Ebnoutalib - 6/10: Frustrated throughout, rated 6.2. Worked hard pressing but was well-contained by Greek defenders, receiving little service.

Substitutes and Manager

• Jonathan Burkardt - 6/10: Came on at 65 minutes, finished with 5.8. Struggled to influence a tight game.
• Florian Wirtz - 6/10: Entered at 65 minutes trying to add creativity but found himself crowded out, rating 5.8.
• Serge Gnabry - 5/10: Subbed in at 75 minutes, offered some directness but made a costly error in the 90th minute nearly gifting Greece another goal.
• Anton Stach - 6/10: Brought on late, gave fresh legs with a 6.3 rating.
• Hennes Behrens - 6/10: Local Augsburg player introduced at 84 minutes to bolster the defense, rated 6.1.
• Jurgen Klopp - 6/10: His experimental approach is admirable but the lack of a clear attacking strategy showed. Substitutions failed to shift momentum, resulting in a first home loss as national boss.