5 BEST MIDFIELDERS IN THE BUNDESLIGA THIS SEASON (2020-21)

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MAXIMILIAN ARNOLD (VFL WOLFSBURG)

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Maximilian Arnold created history when he became the youngest ever first-team debutant for Wolfsburg. Since then, he has grown from strength to strength for the German side. Arnold contributed 3 goals and 5 assists in the 2020-21 season despite playing at the base of midfield.

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LARS STINDL  (BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH)

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Lars Stindl was the driving force behind the Borussia Monchengladbach’s top-4 hopes in the first half of their Bundesliga campaign. He spearheaded the club's attack from his position as the central playmaker. The 32-year-old ended the campaign with 12 goals and 7 assists.

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DANI OLMO  (RB LEIPZIG)

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Spanish players very rarely venture into the Bundesliga but Dani Olmo is setting a brilliant path for others to follow. Olmo was the only outfield player to feature in all of RB Leipzig's Bundesliga games last term. His 5 goals and 9 assists helped Leipzig finish second in the league.

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THOMAS MULLER (BAYERN MUNICH)

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Thomas Muller has been a consistent performer in the Bundesliga over the years. The Bayern Munich star broke the record for most assists in a single Bundesliga campaign in the 2019-20 season and set a new mark of 21 assists. He followed it up with 11 goals and 18 assists this season.

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JOSHUA KIMMICH (BAYERN MUNICH)

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Over the years, Joshua Kimmich has developed into one of the best midfielders in the Bundesliga, and in the world. The 26-year-old’s vision, passing and technique helps Bayern Munich dominate matches with ease. He finished this season with 4 goals and 10 assists from 27 league games. 

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