German football magazine Kicker regularly publishes rankings of top performers. These include lists for the Bundesliga as well as evaluations of German players competing in foreign leagues, organized into different performance categories.
The magazine has now released its summer 2025 rankings, which are based on player performances during the second half of the 2024/25 season. This report focuses on the latest rankings for German footballers active in the top divisions of England, Spain, Italy, and France.
Contents
World Class
None of the evaluated players were rated in the World Class category for this ranking period.
International Class
Centre-backs:
- Yann Bisseck, Inter
- Antonio Rüdiger, Real Madrid
- Thilo Kehrer, Monaco
Full-backs:
- Robin Gosens, Fiorentina
National Class
Goalkeepers:
- Bernd Leno, Fulham
Defensive Midfielders:
- Vitaly Janelt, Brentford FC
Attacking Midfielders:
- Ilkay Gündogan, Manchester City
Strikers:
- Kevin Schade, Brentford FC
