Bundesliga’s Most Creative and Direct Dribblers: A Tactical Breakdown

4th March 2025

The Bundesliga is home to some of Europe’s most dynamic attacking midfielders and wingers, and our latest Statz.ai graphic breaks down their effectiveness in two key areas: chances created per 90 minutes and successful dribbles per 90 minutes. Through matchweek 23, this data reveals who the league’s premier playmakers and dribblers are—and who might need to elevate their game.

Pass-First Playmakers

In the top-left quadrant, we find the pass-first creators, who generate high-quality opportunities but aren’t as reliant on dribbling. Stöger (Gladbach) stands out as the league’s most prolific chance creator, averaging over 3.5 key passes per 90. Other notable names include Grifo (Freiburg), Brandt (Dortmund), and Honorat (Gladbach), all of whom play a crucial role in their teams’ build-up play.

Explosive Dribblers

On the opposite side of the spectrum, the bottom-right quadrant showcases the direct dribble merchants, players who thrive on taking defenders on but don’t necessarily create as many chances. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Dortmund) leads the pack here, boasting over 4 successful dribbles per 90. Afolayan (St. Pauli), Leweling (Stuttgart), and Claude-Maurice (Augsburg) also feature in this category, highlighting their ability to bypass defenders.

The Complete Package

The top-right quadrant houses the Bundesliga’s elite attackers who excel in both dribbling and chance creation. Florian Wirtz (Leverkusen), Jamal Musiala (Bayern), and Michael Olise (Bayern) dominate this space, proving their ability to not only beat defenders but also supply key passes in the final third.

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Check out Statz.ai for more in-depth analysis and insights into player performance throughout the Bundesliga season!