Nathaniel Brown impresses for Germany in friendly against Finland

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Nathaniel Brown impresses for Germany in friendly against Finland
Summary

Nathaniel Brown started at left-back for Germany in their friendly against Finland on June 1, 2026, delivering a strong performance in a 4-0 victory. Coach Julian Nagelsmann highlighted the competition for the position, with Brown's showing possibly elevating him above David Raum in the lineup for the World Cup. Brown emphasized the positive push between him and Raum for the starting role. Germany's final warm-up match against the United States will provide more clarity for the left-back position ahead of the tournament opener against Curaçao.

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  • Germany defeats Finland 4-0 in a friendly match
  • Nathaniel Brown starts at left-back, impresses coach and teammates
  • David Raum did not play during the match
  • Germany's next match is against the United States
  • World Cup opener against Curaçao is approaching
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Most of the places in Germany’s starting lineup for Sunday’s friendly against Finland were as expected, but one notable surprise was Eintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown starting at left-back a...

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