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
Aleix García
27 games · Spain
Leon Avdullahu
26 games · Switzerland
Romano Schmid
27 games · Austria
Full Bundesliga Midfielders Rankings
| # | Player | Style | KP/90 | F3rd/90 | TW/90 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleix García | Metronome | 1.54 | 13.36 | 0.60 | 27 |
| 2 | Leon Avdullahu | Metronome | 0.67 | 8.01 | 0.99 | 26 |
| 3 | Romano Schmid | Creator | 2.71 | 5.50 | 0.90 | 27 |
| 4 | Maximilian Eggestein | Box-to-Box | 0.65 | 6.08 | 1.15 | 27 |
| 5 | Kaishu Sano | Box-to-Box | 0.65 | 5.65 | 1.08 | 27 |
| 6 | Christoph Baumgartner | Creator | 1.30 | 4.81 | 1.13 | 26 |
| 7 | Eric Martel | Box-to-Box | 0.60 | 4.26 | 1.02 | 25 |
| 8 | Robin Fellhauer | Balanced Midfielder | 0.88 | 3.45 | 1.56 | 27 |
| 9 | Jamal Musiala | Creator | 2.09 | 1.79 | 0.60 | 25 |
| 10 | Raphael Obermair | Creator | 2.36 | N/A | N/A | 25 |
| 11 | Oliver Batista-Meier | Creator | 2.48 | N/A | N/A | 26 |
| 12 | Luca Marseiler | Creator | 2.33 | N/A | N/A | 26 |
| 13 | Marvin Wanitzek | Creator | 2.14 | N/A | N/A | 27 |
| 14 | Enzo Leopold | Metronome | 2.00 | N/A | N/A | 26 |
| 15 | Soufiane El-Faouzi | Ball-Winner | 1.43 | N/A | N/A | 27 |
| 16 | Johannes Geis | Creative | 1.80 | N/A | N/A | 30 |
| 17 | Felix Klaus | Creator | 1.37 | N/A | N/A | 20 |
| 18 | Andreas Geipl | Ball-Winner | 1.27 | N/A | N/A | 24 |
| 19 | Tobias Raschl | Box-to-Box | 1.48 | N/A | N/A | 28 |
| 20 | Mael Corboz | Balanced Midfielder | 1.00 | N/A | N/A | 27 |
| 21 | Max Brandt | Creator | 1.00 | N/A | N/A | 31 |
| 22 | Branimir Hrgota | Balanced Midfielder | 0.96 | N/A | N/A | 26 |
| 23 | Kevin Kampl | Metronome | 0.96 | N/A | N/A | 26 |
| 24 | Ron Schallenberg | Ball-Winner | 0.76 | N/A | N/A | 26 |
| 25 | Christian Kühlwetter | Creator | 0.87 | N/A | N/A | 30 |
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.
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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.