Julian Nagelsmann sounds like he’ll be counting on Angelo Stiller for key role with Germany

Angelo Stiller (VfB Stuttgart) looks on during Semifinal DFB-Pokal: Stuttgart and Freiburg at MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany on April 23 2026. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Earlier this season, VfB Stuttgart midfielder and former Bayern Munich academy star Angelo Stiller was not in his best form and on the verge of being excluded from World Cup consideration. However, some improved play for Stuttgart and a strong showing in March for Germany went a long way in convincing Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann that Stiller was a must have player for the roster.

“Angelo was in a difficult situation before March’s international games. He wasn’t called up initially for reasons he knows. But then we brought him and he played two very good games.

He didn’t let the pressure get to him. If we’re talking about two deep-lying holding midfielders, with Pavlovic and him, they are the two most consistent holding midfielders we have in the league. Angelo absolutely deserves his place in the squad because he has earned it through consistently strong performances,” Nagelsmann said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia ).

Stiller’s strong second half of the season was vital for Stuttgart and — as it turns out — his own World Cup hopes. Now, he could be in line for a starting role in Nagelsmann’s midfield group. If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast , Spotify , Apple , or any leading podcast distributor… Join the conversation!