20 of the Best Bundesliga Footballers of the Last 10 Years ⚽

In the last ten years, the Bundesliga has produced many exceptional footballers, including World Cup winners, European champions, and outstanding international stars. Many of these players have left a lasting mark on the league through individual brilliance as well as team successes. Their careers in the Bundesliga epitomize technique, passion, and sporting ambition.
⚙ legenden

Some of the best German footballers played in the Bundesliga during this period and left a huge impression:
- Thomas Müller: A versatile attacker with unrivaled game intelligence and countless goal involvements for Bayern Munich.
- Manuel Neuer: Goalkeeper revolutionary, known for the "sweeper keeper" role. Multiple awards, including World's Best Goalkeeper.
- Joshua Kimmich: Flexible defender and midfielder, the heartbeat of Bayern.
- Marco Reus: Captain and icon of Borussia Dortmund, always top-level despite injuries.
- Mats Hummels: Strong defender with key roles at Dortmund and Bayern.
All mentioned players have won multiple titles and were regulars for the national team.
⚙ ausnahmekonner

Exciting foreign footballers shaped the league immensely:
- Robert Lewandowski (Poland): Record scorer for Bayern Munich, multiple top scorer awards.
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon): Dynamic striker, top scorer at Borussia Dortmund.
- Erling Haaland (Norway): Pure strike power, rapid rise to world-class striker at BVB.
- Franck Ribéry (France): Dribbling maestro, driving force in Bayern's attack.
- Arjen Robben (Netherlands): Matchwinner from the right wing, famous for his signature left-foot shot.
These players became fan favourites and significantly raised the quality and appeal of the Bundesliga.
⚙ internationale-stars

Many of the mentioned footballers played a crucial role in their clubs' titles. FC Bayern Munich stands out as a serial champion, having united stars like Lewandowski, Müller, Neuer, Kimmich, Ribéry and Robben.
Players such as Javi Martínez, David Alaba and Jerome Boateng were leaders and key players for national and international successes. Ilkay Gündogan and Mario Götze also played vital roles in Borussia Dortmund's and German football's title wins.
⚙ meistermacher

The Bundesliga is renowned for talent development. Several players made their breakthrough here over the last ten years:
- Kai Havertz: Came through Bayer Leverkusen's youth system, quickly became a key player, moved to Chelsea.
- Timo Werner: Impressive at VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig, developed into a top striker.
- Leroy Sané: Grew up at Schalke 04, later abroad and returned to Bayern.
- Jadon Sancho: Made an international splash at Borussia Dortmund as a teenager.
- Julian Brandt: Rose at Leverkusen, then became a key figure for BVB.
They stand for outstanding youth development and clubs' willingness to trust young players.
⚙ nachwuchstalente

Rank	Name	Nationality	Club(s)
1	Robert Lewandowski	Poland	Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund
2	Thomas Müller	Germany	Bayern Munich
3	Manuel Neuer	Germany	Bayern Munich
4	Joshua Kimmich	Germany	Bayern Munich
5	Marco Reus	Germany	Borussia Dortmund
6	Mats Hummels	Germany	Dortmund, Bayern Munich
7	Franck Ribéry	France	Bayern Munich
8	Arjen Robben	Netherlands	Bayern Munich
9	Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang	Gabon	Borussia Dortmund
10	Erling Haaland	Norway	Borussia Dortmund
11	Jadon Sancho	England	Borussia Dortmund
12	David Alaba	Austria	Bayern Munich
13	Jerome Boateng	Germany	Bayern Munich
14	Ilkay Gündogan	Germany	Borussia Dortmund
15	Mario Götze	Germany	Dortmund, Bayern
16	Javi Martínez	Spain	Bayern Munich
17	Leroy Sané	Germany	Schalke 04, Bayern Munich
18	Kai Havertz	Germany	Bayer Leverkusen
19	Julian Brandt	Germany	Leverkusen, Dortmund
20	Timo Werner	Germany	Stuttgart, Leipzig

This selection unites attacking and defensive artists, goal machines, and playmakers who have noticeably shaped the identity of the league.
⚙ bestenliste

The Bundesliga of the last ten years has been at the highest sporting level thanks to these footballers. They have delivered attractive matches, spectacular goals, and international success for German clubs. Many of these stars are on their way to legendary status or already enjoy it.
A successful mix of national leaders and international superstars ensures that the Bundesliga remains one of the most exciting and competitive leagues in the world.
⚙ fazit