Bundesliga Midweek Showdown: Player Picks for Matchday 17
As the Bundesliga makes its return following the winter break, fans can look forward to a busy midweek of matches.
In this piece focused on Fantasy Bundesliga, we will suggest 10 players worth considering for your lineup ahead of Matchday 17.
Key Recommendations for Players
As a guiding principle, we will avoid the most popular choices and instead spotlight players who can provide significant value as unique selections.
1. Leopold Querfeld, Union Berlin (Defender, 8.1M, 16%)
Querfeld achieved a remarkable fourth consecutive performance with over 200 points against Mainz last week and is set to face an Augsburg team recently coming off a 4-0 loss to Borussia Mönchengladbach. His responsibility as a penalty taker enhances his appeal.
2. Kaishu Sano, Mainz (Defender, 12.38M, 16%)
Though classified as a defender in the fantasy setup, Sano plays as a central midfielder. He boasts an average of 191 points per game, mainly due to his impressive duel victories, and could boost his point total from passing against Heidenheim in this crucial home fixture.
3. Maximilian Mittelstädt, Stuttgart (Defender, 19.28M, 9%)
Mittelstädt was the second-highest scoring defender last week, narrowly trailing Gladbach’s Joe Scally, following a penalty conversion resulting in 302 points in Stuttgart’s 4-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen. Averaging over 200 points per game, he remains a top choice for those seeking attacking-defense potential, despite his high price.
4. Patrick Wimmer, Wolfsburg (Midfielder, 5.82M, 4%)
Wolfsburg looks to recover from their 8-1 defeat to Bayern Munich as they take on St. Pauli in an expectedly different matchup. This encounter marks the beginning of a favorable sequence of fixtures for Die Wölfe, who will next face Heidenheim, Mainz, and 1. FC Köln. Wimmer has been in excellent form prior to the break, scoring three goals and providing two assists in three matches, and aims to continue this trend.
5. Nadiem Amiri, Mainz (Midfielder, 14.49M, 9%)
Amiri kicked off 2026 strongly with a goal and a total of 249 points against Union Berlin. With upcoming matches against Heidenheim, 1. FC Köln, and Wolfsburg, he is well-positioned to maintain his scoring capabilities.
6. Aleix Garcia, Bayer Leverkusen (Midfielder, 15.64M, 33%)
Garcia had a disappointing return of just 94 points in Bayer’s recent 1-4 loss to Stuttgart, and he sustained a minor injury. However, he is anticipated to start against Hamburger SV after training this week. With an average of 205 points per match, he remains an enticing midfield choice for a game where Bayer is expected to be dominant.
7. Dzenan Pejcinovic, Wolfsburg (Striker, 3.48M, 2%)
Pejcinovic scored a hat-trick against Freiburg before the break and found the net again in the 8-1 loss to Bayern. With a favorable schedule ahead, he is a strong budget-friendly striker option.
8. Yan Diomande, RB Leipzig (Striker, 11.07M, 16%)
Following his exit from the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast, Diomande is projected to start in Leipzig’s midweek clash against Freiburg. He was in phenomenal fantasy form prior to the AFCON, scoring over 200 points in seven straight games.
9. Serge Gnabry, FC Bayern (Striker, 11.16M, 4%)
After observing Bayern’s impressive 8-1 victory over Wolfsburg from the sidelines, Gnabry is likely to be included in the starting lineup against Köln, potentially taking on an attacking midfield role. Priced at 11.16M with just 4% ownership, he provides a budget-friendly entry into Bayern’s potent offense.
10. Deniz Undav, Stuttgart (Striker, 15.8M, 17%)
Undav continues to prove himself as one of the highest-potential strikers in the fantasy league. He made a notable impact in Stuttgart’s 4-1 triumph over Bayer Leverkusen, securing 342 points with a goal and two assists.
Keep these players in mind as you prepare for the midweek excitement in the Bundesliga!
