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#3 Joshua Kimmich
A star footballer for Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, it hasn't been long since Joshua Kimmich changed into a more traditional midfield role.
The German was primarily a right-back until injuries in the squad and tactical shifts required Kimmich to become a defensive midfielder. However, the German has shown no discomfort as he has made a perfect transition as a midfielder. Many fans have claimed that Kimmich looks more natural in his new role with club and country.
Kimmich has been an excellent player in 2021, where he has stood out as one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe. Kimmich hasn't proved his mettle just as a defensive talent in the Bundesliga. He has also made consistent output on the offensive end with 10 goals and 10 assists in 2021.
#2 Marco Reus
Many superstars may have deserted Borussia Dortmund over the years, but Marco Reus has stayed put. There has never been any doubt regarding the ability that Rues has. However, he has had an affair with injuries over the years, and that has seen him shift to the role of an attacking midfielder from the role of a winger to his prevalent position in his younger days.
However, Reus has benefitted from the switch as he has been able to stay injury-free and has made telling contributions to Dortmund.
Reus has the versatility to play in several different positions on the pitch, but his recent exploits have come from the attacking midfield area. He has been a nightmare for many defenders throughout the year. Reus made the most of it to notch up an incredible 37 goal involvement.
He has scored 15 goals across all major competitions, and his assists count of 22 is second only to the achievement of fellow Bundesliga footballer Filip Kostic.
#1 Christopher Nkunku
Christopher Nkunku is a prime example of a footballer making the most out of a transfer. He started at PSG but moved to Germany in search of game time. Nkunku has made the most out of it to become one of the superstars in the Bundesliga.
Nkunku is brilliant to watch on the ball with his superb technical skills, and he can play in several positions in the middle of the pitch. Nkunku has made the most of it as an attacking midfielder in 2021.
Despite a mediocre start to the current campaign in 2021, Nkunku has taken no stopping at an individual level. He has had a brilliant year with many goals and assists from the middle of the pitch. The Frenchman has accrued 19 goals and 17 assists and has been the best player for RB Leipzig by a mile in 2021.
