Best Forwards in the Bundesliga 2025/26
Per-90 performance rankings · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 17 players ranked
Based on per-90 statistics across 17 Bundesliga forwards in 2025/26, Harry Kane leads the ranking as a Complete Forward with a composite score of 1.12. Bazoumana Touré (Forward) ranks second at 0.90, followed by Michael Olise (Inside Forward) at 0.78. All rankings are calculated using Rising Transfers' 47-dimension per-90 analysis methodology.
Methodology: Per-90 stats explained · DNA matching
Harry Kane
26 games · England
Bazoumana Touré
25 games · Ivory Coast
Michael Olise
28 games · France
Full Bundesliga Forwards Rankings
| # | Player | Style | Goals/90 | Ast/90 | Shots/90 | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Kane | Complete Forward | 1.21 | 0.17 | 3.98 | 26 | Similar → |
| 2 | Bazoumana Touré | Forward | 0.67 | 0.89 | 2.22 | 25 | Similar → |
| 3 | Michael Olise | Inside Forward | 0.42 | 0.50 | 3.74 | 28 | Similar → |
| 4 | Antonio Nusa | Inside Forward | 0.41 | 0.20 | 4.71 | 25 | Similar → |
| 5 | Luis Díaz | Inside Forward | 0.64 | 0.28 | 2.93 | 27 | Similar → |
| 6 | Andrej Ilic | Target Man | 0.20 | 0.60 | 2.62 | 29 | Similar → |
| 7 | Tim Lemperle | Complete Forward | 0.35 | 0.18 | 3.18 | 26 | Similar → |
| 8 | Patrik Schick | Complete Forward | 0.49 | 0.00 | 2.80 | 25 | Similar → |
| 9 | Ilyas Ansah | Complete Forward | 0.40 | 0.40 | 1.40 | 30 | Similar → |
| 10 | Yuito Suzuki | Complete Forward | 0.40 | 0.20 | 2.02 | 22 | Similar → |
| 11 | Yan Diomande | Inside Forward | 0.16 | 0.64 | 0.96 | 27 | Similar → |
| 12 | Ransford Königsdörffer | Forward | 0.00 | 0.32 | 2.56 | 28 | Similar → |
| 13 | Oliver Burke | Complete Forward | 0.23 | 0.00 | 2.33 | 26 | Similar → |
| 14 | Niklas Beste | Forward | 0.09 | 0.26 | 0.96 | 24 | Similar → |
| 15 | Franck Honorat | Forward | 0.00 | 0.41 | 0.61 | 23 | Similar → |
| 16 | Ernest Poku | Complete Forward | 0.00 | 0.12 | 1.40 | 27 | Similar → |
| 17 | Lucas Höler | Target Man | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.28 | 28 | Similar → |
KP = Key passes · TW = Tackles won · Int = Interceptions · Clr = Clearances · GC = Goals conceded
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best forward in the Bundesliga right now?
Based on per-90 data in 2025/26, Harry Kane is the top-ranked forward in the Bundesliga. Harry Kane is classified as a Complete Forward by Rising Transfers' DNA analysis system.
How are Bundesliga forwards ranked on Rising Transfers?
Rising Transfers ranks forwards using a composite per-90 score across key performance dimensions specific to the position. All statistics are normalised per 90 minutes of play to allow fair comparison between players with different minutes. Only players with 1,350+ minutes (equivalent to approximately 15 full matches) are included to ensure statistical reliability.
What does the DNA archetype mean for forwards?
Each player is assigned a DNA archetype (e.g. Creator, Ball-Winner, Pressing Forward) based on their playing style vector — a 768-dimensional representation of their per-90 performance across 47 metrics. The archetype describes how the player plays, not just their position.
How often is the Bundesliga forward ranking updated?
Rankings are recalculated weekly as new match data is processed into Rising Transfers' DNA pipeline. The underlying per-90 statistics are sourced from live match data across the Bundesliga season.
Forwards Rankings in Other Leagues
Other Positions in the Bundesliga
Rankings are generated by Rising Transfers using per-90 statistics from the 2025/26 Bundesliga season. Only players with 1,350+ minutes in the current season are included to ensure statistical reliability. Scores are computed using a position-specific composite formula across 47 performance dimensions. Data is refreshed weekly. Learn more about our methodology →
Some players may be excluded due to data availability (e.g. mid-season transfers, injury absences, or cup-only appearances). Rankings reflect on-pitch statistical performance and do not account for team defensive structure or shot quality — elite players on dominant teams may rank lower on volume-based metrics.