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The fact that Bayern Munich look set to win a tenth successive Bundesliga crown is hardly a surprise to anyone who follows European football. The Bavarian juggernauts have been the best team in Germany for decades.
The fact that Julian Nagelsmann has them sitting comfortably at the top of the table is not particularly special. Many managers have had Bayern atop the Bundesliga table heading into the new year and many have won the Bundesliga with Die Roten.
What is impressive, however, is the terrifying dominance that Nagelsmann has maintained with Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Bayern showcased ruthlessness to all who stood in their path in Europe, including relegating Barcelona to the Europa League.
What’s more, the team can boast of a contingent of world-class talent capable of dispatching any team on the planet with a truly frightening score in the space of 90 minutes.
The real test for Julian Nagelsmann will be lifting the Champions League, the only piece of silverware Die Roten truly desire.
The Bavarian outfit can remain confident as they are arguably the best performing team in Europe right now. Julian Nagelsmann will be hoping to convert that dominance into a European crown come the end of the season, and perhaps another as next season comes around.
Their success is built on the back of fantastic performances and these are the 5 best performers for Bayern Munich so far this season:
#5 Alphonso Davies
He might be just 21 years of age, but Alphonso Davies is already a world-class player. Having aided Bayern Munich to the Champions League in 2020, it is little surprise that the star took over David Alaba's left-back slot in Munich. With each passing season, Alphonso Davies has continued to improve, and this campaign has been no different.
The wonderkid has played 16 Bundesliga games out of a possible 18 for Die Roten, and he has started on the bench just once. He has three assists in the Bundesliga so far this season. Champions League outings have been more favorable for Davies as he has picked up two assists in five games.
#4 Lucas Hernandez
The Marseille-born center-back enjoyed a brilliant stint with Atletico Madrid. He graduated from the academy to the first team and quickly became an important player for the Spanish outfit. In 2019, Bayern Munich signed the star for a record €80 million on a five-year contract, and Hernandez has lived up to the hype.
This season has seen the 25-year-old play 19 games for Bayern Munich in all competitions, mostly as a center-back, but sometimes featuring in the left-back role. Hernandez's presence in defense has led to Bayern Munich conceding just 16 goals in their 17 Bundesliga outings.
#3 Leroy Sane
The former Manchester City star enjoyed an impressive start to his Bayern Munich career, after leaving the Etihad Stadium for Die Roten for an initial €45 million in 2019. Leroy Sane managed 10 goals in his first season with the side, playing 44 games, and this season, he has already surpassed his previous record in December.
Sane has been explosive for Bayern Munich this season, scoring 11 goals in just 26 appearances for the club. Bayern's six most recent games have seen the star contribute directly to four goals, scoring three himself. His Champions League outings this season have also been phenomenal, with Sane garnering five goals and four assists in just six games.
#2 Thomas Muller
Thomas Muller has enjoyed a long, successful career at Bayern Munich, but his newfound brilliance as one of the best playmakers in the world only popped up a few seasons ago. Muller has always provided assists for Bayern's attackers, but the past two seasons have seen him provide over 15 consecutive Bundesliga assists per season.
With just 17 Bundesliga games played this season, Muller has already picked up 13 assists, many thanks to Robert Lewandowski's goalscoring form. The German international averages over three key passes per game across all competitions, making him a key factor in Nagelsmann's potential success this season.
#1 Robert Lewandowski
It comes as little surprise that the Polish international tops this list, as he has likely topped every other Bayern Munich list over the last five seasons. Last season, Robert Lewandowski beat Gerd Muller's longtime Bundesliga record by scoring an astonishing 41 goals. This season, the deadly marksman is set to get near his own record again.
In just 17 Bundesliga games, Lewandowski has scored 19 goals, which is over a third of Bayern Munich's 56 goals in the league. Die Roten's ruthlessness in the Champions League has also seen Lewandowski flourish in style, scoring a brilliant nine goals in just six games while assisting twice.
