By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Best attacking midfielders in the Bundesliga of 2021 so far

Here are the best attacking midfielders in the Bundesliga of 2021 so far, according to Kicker.
Every six months, Kicker releases a ranking of the best players in the Bundesliga as well as the best German players abroad, dividing them into a number of categories.



Today, the German football magazine has released the second part of their summer rankings based on the performances in the second half of the 2020/21 season. Below, you'll find the rakings for attacking midfielders.

World Class:
None.

International Class:
1. Thomas Müller, FC Bayern
2. Marco Reus, Dortmund

National class:
3. Christopher Nkunku, RB Leipzig
4. Dani Olmo, RB Leipzig
5. Lars Stindl, Gladbach
6. Daichi Kamada, Frankfurt
7. Amin Younes, Frankfurt
8. Christoph Baumgartner, Hoffenheim
9. Amadou Haidara, RB Leipzig
10. Jean-Paul Boëtius, Mainz


Kicker's summer rankings at other positions:

Goalkeepers

Centre-backs

Defensive midfielders

Full-backs

Wingers

Strikers

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RB LeipzigMarco Rose expresses desire to keep Xavi Simons
Bayern Goretzka confirms desire to stay at Bayern
RB LeipzigReport: Man United and Chelsea keep tabs on Leipzig youngster
Borussia MönchengladbachGladbach give update on long list of injuries
Borussia Dortmund Kobel emphasises top-four importance ahead of Leipzig clash

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Match days

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Match report Bundesliga Matchday 29Stuttgart secure 2024/25 European football with convincing home win
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