Oliver Baumann, 34, is happy to make his debut as Germany’s number one goalkeeper.

Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann was delight and proud to make his debut for Germany and finish the campaign off with a clean sheet in Monday’s 1-0 win over the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League, Sky Germany reports. 

Baumann has been playing professionally for almost 15 years and it was thought that at the age of 34, he would never get the chance to play for Germany as expect due to the wall in front of him, Manuel Neuer. But when the 38-year-old goalkeeper announce his retirement from international football, while Marc-Andre ter Stegen was unfortunately sideline by a knee injury.

So the opportunity was open for another goalkeeper, before Julian Nagelsmann opted to send Baumann in front of Alexander Nubel, and the 34-year-old did not disappoint, making several crucial saves as the Germans edged past the Dutch side.

‘It was great. The day and the game UFABET were perfect. Playing for the national team was a dream come true. I’m very proud of that,’ Baumann said. ‘It was really fun there.’

Head coach Julian Nagelsmann’s assessment of Baumann’s performance will not have deterred his mood in the slightest. With the former Bayern Munich boss giving Baumann the best possible German grade on his Germany debut. Has he sealed his spot as Germany No.1 until ter Stegen’s return from injury? He certainly could not have done any more than he already did today to justify such a decision…