Kicker has ranked the German players abroad based on their performances in the second half of the 2023/24 season.
Every six months, Kicker publishes a ranking of the best players in the Bundesliga, as well as the best German players abroad, divided into a number of categories.
Today, the German football magazine has released the third part of its summer rankings based on the performances in the second half of the 2023/24 season.
Below, you’ll find the rankings of German players abroad playing in the top tier in England, Spain, Italy or France.
World Class
None.
International Class
Goalkeepers:
1. Marc André ter Stegen, Barcelona
2. Stefan Ortega Manchester City
Centre-backs:
1.Antonio Rüdiger, Real Madrid
Central midfielders:
1.Toni Kroos, Real Madrid (now retired)
2. Ilkay Gündogan, Barcelona
Strikers:
1.Kai Havertz, Arsenal
National Class
Goalkeepers:
3. Bernd Leno, Fulham
Centre-backs:
2. Thilo Kehrer, Monaco
3. Malick Thiaw, AC Milan
Central midfielders:
3. Pascal Gross, Brighton & Hove Albion
