Best Midfielders in the Bundesliga 2025/26

Per-90 performance rankings · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 25 players ranked

Based on per-90 statistics across 25 Bundesliga midfielders in 2025/26, Aleix García leads the ranking as a Metronome with a composite score of 4.98. Leon Avdullahu (Metronome) ranks second at 3.14, followed by Romano Schmid (Creator) at 3.14. All rankings are calculated using Rising Transfers' 47-dimension per-90 analysis methodology.

Methodology: Per-90 stats explained · DNA matching

#1Metronome

Aleix García

Key passes/901.54
Final 3rd passes/9013.36
Tackles won/900.60

27 games · Spain

#2Metronome

Leon Avdullahu

Key passes/900.67
Final 3rd passes/908.01
Tackles won/900.99

26 games · Switzerland

#3Creator

Romano Schmid

Key passes/902.71
Final 3rd passes/905.50
Tackles won/900.90

27 games · Austria

Full Bundesliga Midfielders Rankings

#PlayerStyleKP/90F3rd/90TW/90Games
1Aleix GarcíaMetronome1.5413.360.6027
2Leon AvdullahuMetronome0.678.010.9926
3Romano SchmidCreator2.715.500.9027
4Maximilian EggesteinBox-to-Box0.656.081.1527
5Kaishu SanoBox-to-Box0.655.651.0827
6Christoph BaumgartnerCreator1.304.811.1326
7Eric MartelBox-to-Box0.604.261.0225
8Robin FellhauerBalanced Midfielder0.883.451.5627
9Jamal MusialaCreator2.091.790.6025
10Raphael ObermairCreator2.36N/AN/A25
11Oliver Batista-MeierCreator2.48N/AN/A26
12Luca MarseilerCreator2.33N/AN/A26
13Marvin WanitzekCreator2.14N/AN/A27
14Enzo LeopoldMetronome2.00N/AN/A26
15Soufiane El-FaouziBall-Winner1.43N/AN/A27
16Johannes GeisCreative1.80N/AN/A30
17Felix KlausCreator1.37N/AN/A20
18Andreas GeiplBall-Winner1.27N/AN/A24
19Tobias RaschlBox-to-Box1.48N/AN/A28
20Mael CorbozBalanced Midfielder1.00N/AN/A27
21Max BrandtCreator1.00N/AN/A31
22Branimir HrgotaBalanced Midfielder0.96N/AN/A26
23Kevin KamplMetronome0.96N/AN/A26
24Ron SchallenbergBall-Winner0.76N/AN/A26
25Christian KühlwetterCreator0.87N/AN/A30

KP = Key passes · F3rd = Passes into final third · 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, Aleix García is the top-ranked midfielder in the Bundesliga. Aleix García 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.