Best German players abroad of 2024 so far

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