VfB Stuttgart: High-flyers Guirassy and Führich make us dream of Europe

“Inimitable”

Serhou Guirassy didn’t want to give up the game ball after his next record. With a broad smile and the ball under his arm, he was celebrated by coach Sebastian Hoeneß and his teammates at VfB Stuttgart after his next goal gala. In the 3-1 (0-1) win against VfL Wolfsburg, the attacker scored a hat trick within 15 minutes and now has 13 goals this season, the next record in the Bundesliga. Never before has a player scored as many goals as Guirassy after seven matchdays – not even Gerd Müller and Robert Lewandowski managed that (statistics).

Guirassy continues to set himself apart: the top scorer list in the Bundesliga

Jonas Hofmann | Bayer 04 | 4 goals

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As of: October 8, 2023

Robin Gosens | Union Berlin | 4 goals

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Andrej Kramaric | TSG Hoffenheim | 4 goals

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Loïs Openda | RB Leipzig | 4 goals

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Eren Dinkci | Heidenheim | 4 goals

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Ermedin Demirovic | FC Augsburg | 4 goals

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Kevin Behrens | Union Berlin | 4 goals

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Maximilian Beier | TSG Hoffenheim | 5 goals

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Leroy Sané | FC Bayern | 5 goals

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Victor Boniface | Bayer 04 | 7 goals

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Jonas Wind | VfL Wolfsburg | 7 goals

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Harry Kane | FC Bayern | 8 goals

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Serhou Guirassy | VfB Stuttgart | 13 goals

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“He finished in an inimitable way again. It’s enormous and I’m happy for him,” said Hoeneß. “He is a very decent, normal guy who always sorts things out correctly.” Before the game against Lower Saxony, all eyes were on the duel between Guirassy and VfL attacker Jonas Wind. The points remained with VfB and Guirassy impressively won the meeting between the top scorers, as the Dane did not come into the game at all and still has seven goals. The hype surrounding the 27-year-old, who was the first VfB professional since former international Cacau to score a flawless hat trick in February 2010, will not let up. “He is the great head of success,” said Hoeneß. “But there is no danger or concern that he will take off or get any airs.”

VfB sports director Wohlgemuth about the sought-after Guirassy: “In exchange with an advisor”

However, there is certainly a risk that competitors will come knocking to sign Guirassy. If the Guinea national player continues his form, he would be a bargain thanks to the exit clause of 20 million euros that has been rumored in the media. “We are in regular contact with his advisor – regardless of the goals. If there are things we need to know, we inform each other,” said Stuttgart sports director Fabian Wohlgemuth.

Guirassy doesn’t like to be in the spotlight, preferring to let his performances do the talking. He feels right at home with the Swabians. “I have so much fun playing here,” he said on the Sky television station. “I love Stuttgart, it’s just a good club, a beautiful city.” A city that will be home to another European Cup participant in the near future? “I think it’s legitimate that these questions are asked,” said Hoeneß. “But we have now got 18 points for a worry-free season and we would do well to continue in the same way.”

With Guirassy, ​​Kostic & Co: VfB Stuttgart’s most expensive purchases

11 – Filip Kostic – €6m from FC Groningen (2014/15)

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As of: August 2023

11 – Sasa Kalajdzic – €6 million from Admira Wacker (2014/15)

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11 – Chadrac Akolo – €6m from FC Sion (2017/18)

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11 – Borna Sosa – €6m from Dinamo Zagreb (2018/19)

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11 – Santiago Ascacíbar – €6m from Estudiantes (2017/18)

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10 – Ciprian Marica – €7m from Shakhtar Donetsk (2007/08)

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9 – Gregor Kobel – €7.2 million from TSG Hoffenheim (2020/21)

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7 – Fernando Meira – €7.5m from Benfica Lisbon (2001/02)

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7 – Jon Dahl Tomasson – €7.5m from AC Milan (2005/06)

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5 – Silas – €8m from Paris FC (2019/20)

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5 – Zdravko Kuzmanovic – €8m from Fiorentina (2009/10)

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3 – Pablo Maffeo – €9m from Manchester City (2018/19)

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3 – Serhou Guirassy – €9m from Stade Rennes (2023/24)

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2 – Ozan Kabak – €11m from Galatasaray (2018/19)

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1 – Nicolás González – €11.26m from Argentinos Juniors (2018/19)

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The word humility has been somewhat overused on the Neckar after the highs so far. Wohlgemuth also noticed this. It’s about the balance between euphoria and realism. After all, the Swabians only narrowly avoided relegation in the last two seasons. “It’s really important that we stay humble,” said the sports director. “It’s not about us showing off our new modesty every week, but rather this is our stylistic device to maintain the tension. So far we have succeeded quite well.”

The important key figure alongside all the other in-form players, such as Chris Führich, who was called up to the national team for the first time, is and remains Guirassy. He has also internalized the way of thinking of those in charge: “We have to carry on as before, remain as humble as we are now and work hard.” The reward is reflected in the success.

Stuttgart’s Führich on DFB nomination: “Absolute madness”

The first call-up to the German national team was an honor for Führich. “That was absolute madness,” said the 25-year-old about the call from national coach Julian Nagelsmann. “I couldn’t believe it at that moment and I’m incredibly proud and incredibly grateful.”

For Wohlgemuth, Führich’s nomination for the DFB team’s games against the USA and Mexico is the achievement of his daily work. “He is a complete professional, gave up a large part of his vacation during the summer break and worked with an individual trainer. He has become more stable – even in duels. “So it’s absolutely logical based on the last few weeks,” said the sports director. This season, Führich scored two goals himself and prepared five goals. On the left wing he is one of the key figures in Stuttgart’s current winning streak.

With returnees Hummels and Führich: Julian Nagelsmann’s first DFB squad

Goal: Oliver Baumann (TSG Hoffenheim)

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Market value: €4 million | These 24 players were included in the squad for the international matches against the USA and Colombia.

Goal: Kevin Trapp (Eintracht Frankfurt)

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Market value: €8.5 million

Goal: Bernd Leno (FC Fulham)

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Market value: €12 million

Goal: Marc-André ter Stegen (FC Barcelona)

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Market value: €35 million

Defense: Mats Hummels (BVB)

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Market value: €6 million

Defense: David Raum (RB Leipzig)

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Market value: €14 million

Defense: Robin Gosens (Union Berlin)

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Market value: €15 million

Defense: Jonathan Tah (Bayer 04)

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Market value: €20 million

Defense: Malick Thiaw (AC Milan)

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Market value: €20 million

Defense: Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid)

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Market value: €32 million

Defense: Niklas Süle (BVB)

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Market value: €35 million

Midfield: Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion)

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Market value: €8 million

Midfield: Robert Andrich (Bayer 04)

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Market value: €11 million

Midfield: Ilkay Gündogan (FC Barcelona)

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Market value: €20 million

Midfield: Julian Brandt (BVB)

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Market value: €40 million

Midfield: Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern)

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Market value: €45 million

Midfield: Kai Havertz (Arsenal)

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Market value: €55 million

Midfield: Joshua Kimmich (FC Bayern)

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Market value: €75 million

Midfield: Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04)

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Market value: €85 million

Midfield: Jamal Musiala (FC Bayern)

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Market value: €110 million

Attack: Kevin Behrens (Union Berlin)

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Market value: €2 million

Attack: Chris Führich (VfB Stuttgart)

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Market value: €4 million

Attack: Thomas Müller (FC Bayern)

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Market value: €12 million

Attack: Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04)

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Market value: €13 million

Attack: Niclas Füllkrug (BVB)

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Market value: €13 million

Attack: Leroy Sané (FC Bayern)

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Market value: €65 million

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