Best Bundesliga Players Right Now: The 10 Stars You Need to Watch
Everyone has opinions about who the best Bundesliga players are. Most of those opinions are wrong. Here's my honest, no-hype ranking of the 10 best players in the Bundesliga right now, based on actual performance, not reputation.
1. Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
This isn't even close. Wirtz is the best player in the Bundesliga and has been for two seasons now. At 22, he's doing things that most players can't do at their peak. His ability to receive the ball in tight spaces, turn, and create chances is genuinely world-class. He's got 14 goals and 11 assists this season, and he makes everyone around him better. Every big club in Europe wants him, and honestly, it's a miracle he's still in Germany.
2. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
Kane came to Bayern and immediately started scoring at a ridiculous rate. He's on pace for 35+ league goals, which would be one of the best seasons in Bundesliga history. What impresses me most isn't just the goals — it's how he's adapted to a completely different league and culture. His link-up play has gotten even better in Germany, and he's become the focal point of everything Bayern does offensively.
3. Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)
Musiala is the most naturally gifted dribbler in the Bundesliga. When he gets the ball in the final third, defenders genuinely don't know what to do. He glides past people like they're not there. His end product has improved massively — he's scoring more, assisting more, and making better decisions. At 23, he's already one of the best attacking midfielders in the world.
4. Granit Xhaka (Bayer Leverkusen)
The Xhaka renaissance under Alonso has been one of the best stories in football. He went from being scapegoated at Arsenal to being the heartbeat of the best team in Germany. His passing range is elite, his positioning is perfect, and he controls the tempo of every game he plays. He's proof that the right system can transform a player.
5. Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig)
Simons has been electric this season. His pace, his directness, his willingness to take on defenders — he's exactly the kind of player the Bundesliga loves. He's scored 12 goals from midfield, which is outstanding, and his pressing numbers are among the best in the league. PSG own him, but Leipzig are desperate to keep him.
6. Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund)
The best goalkeeper in the Bundesliga, and it's not particularly close. Kobel's shot-stopping is elite, his distribution is excellent, and he commands his box with authority. Dortmund's defense isn't always great, which means Kobel has to make big saves regularly — and he does.
7. Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen)
A right wing-back who scores like a striker. Frimpong's pace is terrifying, and his ability to arrive in the box at exactly the right moment is uncanny. He's got 9 goals this season from the wing-back position, which is absurd. He's also defensively solid, which makes him the complete package.
8. Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)
Guirassy was the top scorer at Stuttgart before moving to Dortmund, and he hasn't slowed down. He's physical, he's clinical, and he's got an underrated ability to hold up the ball and bring others into play. His goal-per-game ratio this season is excellent.
9. Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)
The best left-back in the Bundesliga. Grimaldo's crossing is pinpoint, his free kicks are dangerous, and he provides constant width in Leverkusen's attack. He's also improved defensively under Alonso, which was the one knock on his game.
10. Lois Openda (RB Leipzig)
Openda is pure speed and energy. He presses like a maniac, runs in behind constantly, and finishes with composure. He's not the most technically gifted striker in the league, but his work rate and movement make him incredibly effective. He's scored 15 goals this season and could easily hit 20.
Honorable mentions
Jonathan Tah (Leverkusen), Dani Olmo (Bayern), and Nathan Tella (Leverkusen) all deserve recognition. The Bundesliga is stacked with talent right now, and this list could easily be 15 or 20 players long.