'He's creating his own path' – Germany World Cup winner backs Malick Thiaw for greatness

Malick Thiaw’s Rise to Prominence: Benedikt Höwedes Offers Praise
Malick Thiaw, the 24-year-old German international, has made a significant impact at Newcastle United since joining the club in the summer. The €35 million transfer from AC Milan has proven to be a shrewd investment for Eddie Howe’s team, with Thiaw starting 75% of their Premier League games and 83% of their Champions League games this season.
Thiaw’s impressive performances have caught the attention of his former Bundesliga colleague, Benedikt Höwedes, who has commended the young defender for his impressive start in the Premier League. Höwedes, a former Germany World Cup winner, believes that Thiaw is creating his own path to greatness.
“I’ve watched him already at Schalke and in AC Milan, and he is a great player,” Höwedes said. “He’s creating his own path, which is quite impressive. He came through the national team and played at a very high level, not only at national but also at international level. He’s still young and can still improve.”
Höwedes also suggested that Thiaw could learn a lot from experienced defenders like Nico Schlotterbeck, Jonathan Tah, and Toni Rüdiger, who are currently part of the German national team. However, he is confident that Thiaw will find his way and succeed in the long run.
Thiaw’s move to Newcastle has proved to be the perfect opportunity for him to continue his development and push for a spot in Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany squad for the World Cup next summer. His impressive performances have also seen his market value increase by €22 million this season, making him the most valuable German defender in the world.
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Thiaw has scored two goals in his first 22 games for Newcastle, cementing his spot as one of the most impressive signings in the Premier League this season. His market value has increased significantly, and he is now level with Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck.
Stats Comparison
| Player | Market Value | Age | Position |
| — | — | — | — |
| Malick Thiaw | €40.00m | 24 | Centre-Back |
| Nico Schlotterbeck | €40.00m | 26 | Centre-Back |

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