#8 Joshua Kimmich – Bayern Munich
Bayern suffered an injury crisis this season when their regular centre-backs Jerome Boateng, Mehdi Benatia and Sedar Tasci were all unavailable before a game against Bayer Leverkusen.
Pep Guardiola had no choice but to throw the 21-year old Joshua Kimmich, a young midfielder into the thick of things as a makeshift centre back. The youngster rose to the occasion and put in a fine and mature display, earning plaudits from his manager for the performance.
Since then Kimmich is playing regularly at the back despite both Benatia nad Tasci being available. Such is the confidence of Guardiola in the youngster that he has constantly chooped and changed Kimmich’s position playing him in defense and midfield and the young German has put in solid performances whenever he has played.
Kimmich has shown a great eye for a pass as well as being extremely composed in possession. The youngster has featured in 28 matches this season already also collecting an assist along the way. He continues to improve and play at a consistent level which will only propel the youngster to achieve even more success.
