Best Midfielders in the Bundesliga 2025/26
Per-90 performance rankings · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 18 players ranked
Based on per-90 statistics across 18 Bundesliga midfielders in 2025/26, Joshua Kimmich leads the ranking as a Metronome with a composite score of 3.70. Bilal El Khannouss (Creator) ranks second at 2.55, followed by Danel Sinani (Creator) at 2.36. All rankings are calculated using Rising Transfers' 47-dimension per-90 analysis methodology.
Methodology: Per-90 stats explained · DNA matching
Joshua Kimmich
24 games · Germany
Bilal El Khannouss
22 games · Morocco
Danel Sinani
26 games · Luxembourg
Full Bundesliga Midfielders Rankings
| # | Player | Style | KP/90 | Goals/90 | TW/90 | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua Kimmich | Metronome | 2.22 | 0.08 | 0.89 | 24 | Similar → |
| 2 | Bilal El Khannouss | Creator | 2.48 | 0.22 | 1.15 | 22 | Similar → |
| 3 | Danel Sinani | Creator | 2.04 | 0.22 | 0.69 | 26 | Similar → |
| 4 | Ísak Jóhannesson | Creator | 1.68 | 0.10 | 0.74 | 25 | Similar → |
| 5 | Vincenzo Grifo | Creator | 2.24 | 0.37 | 0.28 | 28 | Similar → |
| 6 | Aljoscha Kemlein | Box-to-Box | 0.72 | 0.00 | 1.17 | 27 | Similar → |
| 7 | Leon Goretzka | Metronome | 1.01 | 0.24 | 0.88 | 26 | Similar → |
| 8 | Fábio Vieira | Creator | 1.55 | 0.25 | 0.29 | 23 | Similar → |
| 9 | Ibrahim Maza | Creator | 1.43 | 0.15 | 1.23 | 25 | Similar → |
| 10 | Xaver Schlager | Box-to-Box | 1.03 | 0.15 | 1.09 | 23 | Similar → |
| 11 | Cameron Puertas | Box-to-Box | 1.36 | 0.05 | 2.10 | 24 | Similar → |
| 12 | Janik Haberer | Balanced Midfielder | 1.15 | 0.00 | 1.02 | 28 | Similar → |
| 13 | Grischa Prömel | Box-to-Box | 0.84 | 0.37 | 0.97 | 28 | Similar → |
| 14 | Marcel Sabitzer | Midfielder | 0.74 | 0.05 | 0.84 | 20 | Similar → |
| 15 | Atakan Karazor | Box-to-Box | 0.62 | 0.00 | 1.11 | 25 | Similar → |
| 16 | Albert Sambi Lokonga | Box-to-Box | 1.27 | 0.28 | 0.64 | 22 | Similar → |
| 17 | Hugo Larsson | Balanced Midfielder | 0.94 | 0.10 | 0.55 | 22 | Similar → |
| 18 | Anton Kade | Creator | 1.41 | 0.33 | 0.66 | 23 | Similar → |
KP = Key passes · TW = Tackles won · Int = Interceptions · Clr = Clearances · GC = Goals conceded
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best midfielder in the Bundesliga right now?
Based on per-90 data in 2025/26, Joshua Kimmich is the top-ranked midfielder in the Bundesliga. Joshua Kimmich is classified as a Metronome by Rising Transfers' DNA analysis system.
How are Bundesliga midfielders ranked on Rising Transfers?
Rising Transfers ranks midfielders 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 midfielders?
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 midfielder 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.
Midfielders 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.