A Review of Bundesliga Teams in 2025

The 2025 season was certainly a memorable one for the clubs in the Bundesliga, with each team experiencing its share of highs and lows. Below is an overview of how various teams fared throughout the year.

Mainz 05

Mainz 05 will surely look back fondly on their achievement of securing a spot in the Conference League with a commendable sixth-place finish.

1. FC Heidenheim

FCH had their fair share of European memories, highlighted by their impressive run in the playoffs for the Conference League round of 16. They narrowly missed out to Copenhagen, losing in extra time.

St. Pauli

The Kiezkickers had a delightful year, especially after achieving victory in the Hamburg city derby against HSV with a score of 2-0 following their rivals’ return to the Bundesliga.

FC Augsburg

Who would have predicted Augsburg pulling off a 2-0 victory against Bayer Leverkusen? The team indeed surprised many and provided their supporters with an early holiday treat.

Hamburger SV

Hamburg’s 2025 was marked by remarkable moments, including their promotion, a great win in the northern derby against Werder Bremen, and several home victories in the Bundesliga.

VfL Wolfsburg

The Wolves welcomed Christian Eriksen to their squad, and he has proven to be a valuable asset, making a significant impact on the team’s performance.

Werder Bremen

This summer, Bremen brought in one of the most promising German coaches. After a successful stint with Elversberg, Horst Steffen is set to make his mark at Werder.

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Positive developments marked 2025 for Gladbach, including the promotion of Eugen Polanski and a city derby win over Cologne. Additionally, the signing of Haris Tabakovic was a wise strategic move.

1. FC Köln

Köln has much to celebrate this year, from their summer promotion to the impressive rise of Said El Mala, showcasing a promising season overall.

SC Freiburg

In his inaugural season, head coach Julian Schuster led Freiburg to a commendable fifth-place finish, setting the stage for a strong campaign in the Europa League.

Union Berlin

Union Berlin managed to frustrate Bayern Munich on two occasions in 2025, earning a respectable 1-1 draw in the previous season and a thrilling 2-2 this year.

Eintracht Frankfurt

Frankfurt made impactful moves in the transfer market, acquiring Jonathan Burkardt and selling Hugo Ekitiké for a substantial amount. Their performances secured them a spot in the Champions League, even if their joy came primarily from a victory over Galatasaray.

VfB Stuttgart

Stuttgart’s cup victory will remain fresh in their memories and ensured their qualification for the Europa League.

TSG Hoffenheim

Something has sparked remarkable success for Hoffenheim, as they find themselves within reach of the Champions League this season.

RB Leipzig

The acquisition of Yan Diomande turned out to be an astute decision, with his potential for a lucrative future sale looming.

Bayer Leverkusen

The coaching appointment of Kasper Hjulmand has proven fruitful for Bayer Leverkusen, who seem to have found the right leader to guide them through the season successfully.

Borussia Dortmund

While BVB may be missing a standout highlight this year, their decision to bring on Niko Kovač has resulted in positive outcomes, with a string of encouraging results under his management.

Bayern Munich

After a difficult season without titles, Bayern rebounded in 2025 to reclaim the German championship, overtaking Leverkusen. Their current season appears aimed at yet another triumphant campaign.