Bundesliga team of the season so far | Bundesliga 2018-19

Borussia Dortmund have led the Bundesliga right from the start under the new management of Lucien Favre
Borussia Dortmund have led the Bundesliga right from the start under the new management of Lucien Favre

Midfielders

Centre Midfielder - Axel Witsel (Dortmund)

The signing of the season?
The signing of the season?

Arguably one of the signings of the season, Axel Witsel has been phenomenal for Borussia Dortmund this season. After a season in China, there were speculations whether the Belgian would be a success in the Bundesliga but the midfielder proved everyone wrong.

The Belgian has produced an assist and a goal this season but it's his ability to break up play and start counter attacks that has caught everyone's eyes. Witsel has averaged 1.5 tackles, 1.4 interceptions and 1.5 clearances per 90 minutes with an impressive pass completion ratio of 93.7%.

Centre Midfielder - Kerem Demirbay (Hoffenheim)

Is he back to his best?
Is he back to his best?

The German seems to have finally found some consistency to his impressive displays. Demirbay has been phenomenal for the Hoffenheim producing 2 goals and 2 assists for them, but it's his creativity that has caught every club to look up and notice.

The German has created 36 chances this season, the highest in the Bundesliga while having 2.5 successful tackles, 2.4 successful take-ons and 2.5 shots per match.

Right Winger - Jadon Sancho (Dortmund)

The breakout star of the year
The breakout star of the year

One of the breakout stars in the world, Jadon Sancho has been on another level with Borussia Dortmund this season. The youngster who joined Dortmund from Manchester City during the starting of the year has made 17 appearances in the league with 7 of them from the substitution bench.

The 18-year old has made 6 goals and 7 assists making him the second highest assist leader in the league along with Joshua Kimmich and Florian Neuhaus. The young English attacker has completed 41 more take-ons this season, making him the player with the most take-ons this season.

Attacking Midfielder - Marco Reus (Dortmund)

There is no better sight than Marco Reus (L) at his brilliant best
There is no better sight than Marco Reus (L) at his brilliant best

There is no better site in the Bundesliga than Marco Reus playing at his best without being injured. The attacking midfielder has been in imperious form this season with the German making 17 straight starts for Dortmund this season.

The goals have been flowing for Reus with 11 already to his name and adding the 6 assists he has provided, Marco Reus has been directly involved in 17 goals for Dortmund this season.

Left Winger - Thorgan Hazard (Borussia Mönchengladbach )

The younger Hazard has been terrorising the Bundesliga defences this season
The younger Hazard has been terrorising the Bundesliga defences this season

The Hazards have been on fire this season with Eden Hazard terrorising the Premier League defenders while his younger brother has been terrorising the Bundesliga defenders. Just like his brother in the Premier League, Thorgan has made more dribbles, take-ons and chance created and fouls won than all his teammates.

The 25-year old has scored 9 goals and made 6 assists already in the Bundesliga this season.

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