Germany’s top 5 players at Euro 2024 ranked

The German national team made a statement at the Allianz Arena on Friday night as the hosts swept past Scotland 5-1.

After a forgettable World Cup win in Brazil and a number of disappointing international appearances, Germany appear to be genuine favorites again under new coach Julian Nagelsmann.

Here are the five best German national team players you need to know about at Euro 2024, in order.

5.CM Ilkay Gundogan, Barcelona

Barcelona star Ilkay Gundogan enjoyed a brilliant first season in Catalonia and continues his career by winning the Premier League and Champions League with Manchester City in 2022/23.

Gundogan has been one of Germany’s best footballers for many years, and as he gets older his contribution to the game is even more appreciated.

Gundogan is one of the smartest footballers on the planet, a playmaker who composes sonnets in midfield, carefully weighing his passes and positioning himself perfectly.

The 33-year-old was Barcelona’s main force last season, leading the way with 5 goals and 9 assists, with a passing success rate of over 90%, averaging nearly 3 key passes per game, fouls and dribbles per game. The ball totaled more than 2 times.

4. CF Kai Havertz, Arsenal

Kai Havertz proved a lot of people wrong last season. Although he started the season a bit slow in midfield, he immediately became a quality rotation player in Arsenal’s midfield before regaining superstar status in attack.

At the end of the season, Havertz re-established himself as one of the best centre-forwards in the world, having contributed 13 goals and 7 assists for the Gunners.

The former Bayer Leverkusen gem is one of the most talented German players of the past 20 years, and he has the chance to help lead another golden generation in the 2020s and beyond.

Havertz scored and assisted in the opener against Scotland and the silky technician could produce a more decisive performance later in Euro 2024.

3. AM Jamal Musiala, Bayern Munich

Jamal Musiala is another generational talent and an even greater talent in this area. He is the crown jewel of Bayern Munich and stands out among the big names in Bayern’s starting lineup.

Musiala is one of the best dribblers in the world today, his close control is the envy of many other footballers and he combines his technique with end product and intelligence.

Musiala has been performing at the highest level in the Bundesliga for years, even though he is still only 21 and has only scratched the surface of being a Ballon d’Or winner one day.

The German playmaker showed that no one can top him at this World Cup, as he scored and carried the ball five times against Scotland.

Musiala was pivotal, consistent and dazzling. Additionally, with 10 goals and 6 assists last season, he has proven that he can put the ball in the net at a near-forward level.