Bundesliga 2025/26: Team of the Week After Matchday Nine

Following the conclusion of the ninth matchday in the ongoing 2025/26 Bundesliga season, Bulinews Editor-in-Chief Rune Gjerulff has put together his selection for the Team of the Week, arranged in a 4-2-2-2 setup.

Goalkeeper

Frederik Rønnow, 1. FC Union Berlin
The Danish keeper delivered a remarkable performance with several crucial saves, leading Union Berlin to maintain a clean sheet in their goalless draw against Freiburg.

Defenders

Jakub Kaminski, 1. FC Köln
Starting as a right wing-back, Kaminski made a significant impact for Köln, netting a goal and providing four key passes, including an assist.

Kim Min-Jae, Bayern Munich
In an infrequent start, the South Korean defender showcased his skills, winning four duels and successfully completing 95% of his passes during Bayern’s 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen.

Diks, Borussia Mönchengladbach
Diks stood out as Gladbach claimed their first league win of the season with a convincing 4-0 victory against St. Pauli. He was instrumental in defense, winning five duels, making seven clearances, and achieving a pass completion rate of 93%.

Bischof, 1. FC Köln
Operating at left-back, Bischof excelled by winning all four of his duels, providing an assist, and accurately passing to teammates 90% of the time.

Midfielders

Grischa Prömel, Hoffenheim
Displaying great determination, Prömel significantly contributed to Hoffenheim’s success, scoring one goal and assisting another in their match against Wolfsburg.

Wouter Burger, Hoffenheim
The central midfielder shone with a surprising brace, playing a crucial role in Hoffenheim’s win over Wolfsburg.

Florian Kainz, 1. FC Köln
Kainz, given a rare starting opportunity, impressed with a stunning free-kick goal and provided a noteworthy performance against HSV.

Diomande, RB Leipzig
Constantly threatening the opposition, Diomande was involved in the opener for Leipzig—a Jeff Chabot own goal—and later scored himself, successfully completing all five of his dribbles throughout the match against Stuttgart.

Strikers

Haris Tabakovic, Borussia Mönchengladbach
Tabakovic showcased his prowess as a target man by scoring two goals and assisting another in Gladbach’s emphatic 4-0 win over St. Pauli.

Mohamed Amoura, Wolfsburg
Amoura found the back of the net twice with well-executed strikes against Hoffenheim, though his efforts were insufficient to earn points for his team.