Max Kruse (born 19th of March 1988 | 180cm) has had a long and successful career in the German Bundesliga, he has played for some of the best teams in the league with a solid return of goals and assists every season. One of his better seasons in the statistics column is his 2016-17 season for Werder Bremen. Kruse scored 15 goals with 7 assists in only 23 appearances.
Max Kruse – The Numbers:
| TEAM | LEAGUE | SEASON | GP | GOAL | ASSIST | PEN SCORED | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | 2022-2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.92 |
| VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | 2021-2022 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 7.23 |
| Union Berlin | Bundesliga | 2021-2022 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7.23 |
| Union Berlin | Bundesliga | 2020-2021 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 7.30 |
| Fenerbahce | Süper Lig | 2019-2020 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7.14 |
| Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | 2018-2019 | 32 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 7.41 |
| Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | 2017-2018 | 29 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 7.21 |
| Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | 2016-2017 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 7.47 |
| VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | 2015-2016 | 32 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6.97 |
| Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | 2014-2015 | 32 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | 2013-2014 | 34 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | 2012-2013 | 34 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| FC St. Pauli | 2. Bundesliga | 2011-2012 | 34 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| FC St. Pauli | Bundesliga | 2010-2011 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| FC St. Pauli | 2. Bundesliga | 2009-2010 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| Werder Bremen II | 3. Liga | 2008-2009 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | 2007-2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Werder Bremen II | Regionalliga | 2007-2008 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Werder Bremen II | Regionalliga | 2006-2007 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| VfL Wolfsburg | DFB Pokal | 2022-2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Union Berlin | DFB Pokal | 2021-2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.50 |
| Union Berlin | DFB Pokal | 2020-2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fenerbahce | Cup | 2019-2020 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Werder Bremen | DFB Pokal | 2018-2019 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7.73 |
| Werder Bremen | DFB Pokal | 2017-2018 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7.25 |
| Werder Bremen | DFB Pokal | 2016-2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.00 |
| VfL Wolfsburg | DFB Pokal | 2015-2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Borussia Monchengladbach | DFB Pokal | 2014-2015 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Borussia Monchengladbach | DFB Pokal | 2013-2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| SC Freiburg | DFB Pokal | 2012-2013 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| FC St. Pauli | DFB Pokal | 2011-2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| FC St. Pauli | DFB Pokal | 2010-2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| FC St. Pauli | DFB Pokal | 2009-2010 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Union Berlin | UEFA Europa Conference League | 2021-2022 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.03 |
| Union Berlin | Club Friendlies | 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fenerbahce | Club Friendlies | 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fenerbahce | Club Friendlies | 2019 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Werder Bremen | Club Friendlies | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| VfL Wolfsburg | UEFA Champions League | 2015-2016 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.16 |
| Borussia Monchengladbach | UEFA Europa League | 2014-2015 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Borussia Monchengladbach | Club Friendlies | 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Germany U23 | Olympics Men | 2020 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Germany | EC Qualification | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Germany | Friendlies | 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Germany | Friendlies | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Germany | WC Qualification Europe | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Germany | Friendlies | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Germany | Friendlies | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Achievements
Among his achievements is winning the German Super Cup in 2015-16 while playing for Wolfsburg. In the final, they beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out.1
| COUNTRY | LEAGUE | SEASON | PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Super Cup | 2015/2016 | Winner |
| Germany | 2. Bundesliga | 2009/2010 | 2nd Place |
| Germany | Bundesliga | 2007/2008 | 2nd Place |
Club Career
Max Kruse has played for SC Freiburg, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Wolfsburg, Werder Bremen and Union Berlin in the German Bundesliga. In 2019 he joined Fenerbahçe – but terminated the deal in 2020 as a result of unpaid wages – a claim which was denied by Fenerbahçe. 2
International Career
Kruse made his debut for Germany in a friendly versus Equador in 2013 in Boca Raton, Florida.3 His first goal at the international level came against the United States in 2013 – also an international friendly match at the RFK Memorial Stadium.4
Sources
- https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2537016-wolfsburg-vs-bayern-munich-score-and-reaction-from-german-super-cup-2015
- https://www.aa.com.tr/en/sports/fenerbahce-star-kruse-unilaterally-cancels-contract/1881978
- https://www.skysports.com/football/ecuador-vs-germany/teams/283244
- https://www.skysports.com/football/usa-vs-germany/teams/283245
