Who Maximilian Beier beat out for final roster spot with Germany

DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 22: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been digitally enhanced. ) Karim Adeyemi and Maximilian Beier are seen on the pitch before the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart at Signal Iduna Park on November 22, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Leon Kuegeler/Bundesliga/Bundesliga Collection via Getty Images) According to a report from Sky Germany’s Patrick Berger , German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann had narrowed down his options for the squad’s final attacking position down to three players — Brentford’s Kevin Schade and the Borussia Dortmund duo of Karim Adeyemi and Maximilian Beier.

In the end, Nagelsmann opted to go with Beier: 🚨🇩🇪 According to Sky, #BVB pro Karim Adeyemi won’t be going to the World Cup. ❌ The national team coach had to choose between Adeyemi, Schade, and Beier. In the end, he chose Adeyemi’s teammate Beier.

@SkySportDE Interestingly, FC Köln attacker Said El Mala was also rumored to be in the mix for a spot in the attack, but he was also omitted from the squad as well, while veteran Leroy Sané was included. Nagelsmann addressed taking Beier over Adeyemi in his press conference as well. “I’m a big fan of having players who can play in many positions.

Karim had a very good first half of the season, but unfortunately things didn’t go so well in the second half. I’ll say a few words, because Karim always has a bit of a negative reputation. The way he reacted was top-notch.