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Germany vs. Cote d'Ivoire player ratings: Who was most influential for Julian Nagelsmann in comeback victory?
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Deniz Undav delivered a match-winning double from the bench as Germany fought back to beat Côte d'Ivoire 2–1 in their World Cup Group E clash in Toronto.
Trailing to Franck Kessié's 30th-minute opener, Julian Nagelsmann's triple substitution at the hour mark transformed the contest entirely. Undav equalized in the 68th minute before striking deep into stoppage time to complete a stunning comeback and move Germany to six points from two matches.
DAZN News rates each set of players and our player of the match:
Germany vs. Cote d'Ivoire Player of the Match
Deniz Undav (Germany)
The Stuttgart striker changed the game completely from the moment he entered at 60 minutes. Undav equalized at 68' by finishing Nadiem Amiri's cross with his left foot, then struck the 90+4' winner by turning and shooting past Yahia Fofana from Felix Nmecha's pass. He also forced a double save from Fofana with a powerful long-range effort at 86'. His two-goal cameo secured Germany's comeback and demonstrated the attacking depth available from the bench.
Germany vs. Cote d'Ivoire Player Ratings
Germany
Manuel Neuer (6.7): Made one key save to deny Bonny but rarely troubled otherwise.
Nico Schlotterbeck (5.9): Injury forced halftime withdrawal after struggling visibly in the first half.
Jonathan Tah (6.6): Organized the backline steadily without headline-grabbing interventions throughout.
Nathaniel Brown (6.7): Provided width and overlaps from left-back, occasionally exposed on counters.
Joshua Kimmich (7.2): Orchestrated play from deep and saw late effort saved by Fofana.
Aleksandar Pavlovic (6.4): Tidy in possession but lacked penetrative influence before substitution.
Felix Nmecha (7.4): Delivered decisive assist for winner and threatened from distance throughout.
Jamal Musiala (6.5): Showed flashes of creativity but two chances went begging before withdrawal.
Florian Wirtz (7.8): Germany's most creative presence, constantly seeking to unlock the Ivorian defence.
Kai Havertz (6.6): Frustrating night with multiple chances missed, including open header at 64'.
Leroy Sané (6.2): Quiet on right flank and struggled to beat his marker consistently.
Antonio Rüdiger (6.6): Provided defensive stability after halftime introduction alongside Tah.
Nadiem Amiri (7.3): Immediate impact with equalizer assist and remained lively throughout his cameo.
Jamie Leweling (6.3): Showed willing and directness without creating clear openings after introduction.
Deniz Undav (9.2): Match-winning double from the bench transformed the contest entirely.
Leon Goretzka (6.1): Brief late appearance offered composure as Germany chased the winner.
Côte d'Ivoire
Yahia Fofana (7.6): Outstanding display with multiple saves to keep his side competitive throughout.
Ghislain Konan (6.5): Steady at left-back, handled Germany's right-sided threat without major errors.
Emmanuel Agbadou (6.6): Helped organize backline and made clearances under sustained German pressure.
Odilon Kossounou (6.5): Composed on the ball but could not prevent either late goal.
Wilfried Singo (6.9): Dynamic attacking presence before thigh injury forced emotional departure at 82'.
Franck Kessié (7.4): Scored opener with right-footed finish and led by example as captain.
Ibrahim Sangaré (6.5): Anchored midfield and broke up attacks before 75th-minute substitution.
Christ Inao Oulaï (6.4): Contributed to buildup but lacked creative spark to trouble Germany consistently.
Yan Diomande (6.7): Created opening goal but inconsistent with lapses alternating with moments of talent.
Ange-Yoan Bonny (6.6): Led the line physically and had clear chance saved by Neuer.
Amad Diallo (6.3): Missed clear opportunity inside box with shot over bar at 51'.
Simon Adingra (5.8): Poor first touch at 88' cost clear chance and defined limited cameo.
Seko Fofana (6.2): Could not provide stability when introduced as Germany's pressure mounted.
Evann Guessand (6.1): Peripheral figure spending most of his time defending German attacks.
Guela Doué (6.0): Emergency introduction for injured Singo with minimal time to influence proceedings.
Nicolas Pépé (6.4): Created Côte d'Ivoire's best late chance with pass to Adingra.
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