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Mittelstädt after MOTM-performance: “The result was extremely important to me!”

Maxi Mittelstädt was more interested in the result than his individual award after Stuttgart's victory over Werder Bremen. The defender also reflected on his goal and praised Niclas Füllkrug's physical presence up front.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 7:43 PM
Mittelstädt after MOTM-performance: “The result was extremely important to me!”
Key Things to Know
  • Maxi Mittelstädt prioritized Stuttgart's 1-0 victory over Werder Bremen above winning the Man of the Match award.
  • Mittelstädt scored the match-winning goal, attributing it to instinct and targeted training on edge-of-the-box positioning.
  • Stuttgart secured all three points in a demanding contest heading into the international break.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Maxi Mittelstädt prioritized team success over individual accolades after earning Man of the Match honors in Stuttgart's 1-0 victory over Werder Bremen. The defender scored the decisive goal, explaining after the match that the three points were crucial heading into the upcoming international break.

Mittelstädt noted that his goal combined instinct with training work on edge-of-the-box positioning. He also praised opponent Niclas Füllkrug for his physical strength and hold-up play, acknowledging that Stuttgart had to fight hard through the final whistle against a tough Bremen side.

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