Bundesliga Team of the Week: Matchday 1 Review

After the initial matchday of the Bundesliga for 2026, Editor-in-Chief Rune Gjerulff from Bulinews has compiled a list of standout players, arranged in a 4-1-3-2 formation.

Goalkeeper

Diant Ramaj, 1. FC Heidenheim
Heidenheim faced off against Köln and conceded two goals. However, Ramaj’s performance was commendable; he made a total of six crucial saves, which helped prevent a larger scoreline.

Defenders

Joe Scally, Borussia Mönchengladbach
The American defender had a dynamic display on the right side, contributing to Gladbach’s 4-0 triumph over Augsburg. Not only did he score, but he also facilitated a significant pass and engaged in six duels, winning them all.

Kevin Diks, Borussia Mönchengladbach
This central defender showcased a strong outing, achieving a passing accuracy of 91%. He secured three duels and also successfully converted a penalty during the match.

Alessio Castro-Montes, 1. FC Köln
Capitalizing on Köln’s winter break, Castro-Montes started in the game against Heidenheim and made a substantial impact with two assists.

Midfielders

Felix Nmecha, Borussia Dortmund
Consistently reliable in maintaining possession, Nmecha completed 92% of his passes and netted a remarkable long-range goal during the match.

Michael Olise, Bayern Munich
In Bayern’s overwhelming 8-1 victory against Wolfsburg, Olise stood out by scoring twice and providing two assists, proving to be a key player in the rout.

Jamie Leweling, Stuttgart
Leweling was impactful, scoring two clinical first-half goals, helping Stuttgart secure a convincing 4-1 win against Bayer Leverkusen.

Salvi Díaz, Bayern Munich
Another vital contributor to Bayern’s dominating performance, Díaz also had a noteworthy game with one goal and two assists to his name.

Strikers

Haris Tabakovic, Borussia Mönchengladbach
Tabakovic played a crucial role in the team’s formation, scoring twice to lead Gladbach to a decisive 4-0 victory against Augsburg.

Deniz Undav, Stuttgart
In Stuttgart’s success, Undav was instrumental with a notable goal and two assists, marking him as an essential part of the team’s offensive efforts.