Bundesliga Team of the Week: Matchday 15

With the conclusion of Matchday 15 in the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, the esteemed Editor-in-Chief Rune Gjerulff from Bulinews has compiled his selection for the Team of the Week, arranged in a specific formation:

Goalkeeper:

Mark Flekken, Bayer Leverkusen
Flekken was instrumental in Bayer Leverkusen’s 3-1 triumph over RB Leipzig, showcasing his skills with a remarkable number of saves.

Defenders:

Josip Stanisic, Bayern Munich
In Bayern’s victory against Heidenheim, Stanisic stood out not only in defense but also contributed offensively with a goal and a clever assist for Luis Diaz.

Nico Schlotterbeck, Borussia Dortmund
Schlotterbeck delivered a solid defensive display, combining reliability with impressive passing accuracy. He emerged victorious in 11 out of 13 duels and completed 90% of his passes.

Alexander Hanche-Olsen, Mainz
The center-back’s steadfast performance was crucial for Mainz’s clean sheet, as he made several key interventions and won an impressive nine duels during the match.

Nathaniel Brown, Eintracht Frankfurt
An active player on the left wing, Brown notched up two key passes, including an assist for Hugo Larsson’s goal. He also nearly scored and won five duels throughout the game.

Midfielders:

Xaver Schlager, RB Leipzig
Leipzig’s sole goalscorer against Bayer Leverkusen, Schlager worked diligently in midfield, delivering two key passes along with his goal.

Michael Olise, FC Bayern
After undergoing minor eye surgery, Olise’s fitness was somewhat uncertain prior to facing Heidenheim. However, he played a pivotal role, scoring, completing 96% of his passes, and creating four key chances.

Patrick Wimmer, Wolfsburg
Wimmer was actively involved in Wolfsburg’s 3-4 defeat against Freiburg, assisting two of Dzenan Pejcinovic’s goals.

Martin Terrier, Bayer Leverkusen
In the absence of several key teammates, Terrier stepped up, scoring in Leverkusen’s win over RB Leipzig. He demonstrated proficiency with a pass completion rate of 94% and won four out of six duels.

Forwards:

Dzenan Pejcinovic, Wolfsburg
Pejcinovic achieved a remarkable hat-trick in the match against Freiburg, though his efforts were not enough to secure victory as Wolfsburg lost 3-4.

Harry Kane, Bayern Munich
Kane was again a vital presence for Bayern, actively participating in their passing sequences and seeking scoring chances. After a shot hit the post, he rounded off his excellent performance with a goal late in the game.