Bundesliga Team of the Week: Matchday 6 of 2025/26 Season
Following the conclusion of the sixth matchday in the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, Bulinews’ Editor-in-Chief Rune Gjerulff has compiled a selection of standout players, arranged in a 4-1-4-1 formation.
Goalkeeper:
Marvin Schwäbe, 1. FC Köln
Schwäbe was instrumental in Köln’s 1-0 victory against Hoffenheim, showcasing his skills with multiple crucial saves that ensured a clean sheet.
Defenders:
Yan Couto, Borussia Dortmund
Couto was an energetic presence on the right flank and netted the sole goal in Dortmund’s narrow 1-0 triumph over RB Leipzig.
Nicolas Capaldo, Hamburger SV
Capaldo exhibited a strong defensive performance, winning 9 out of 12 duels as HSV celebrated a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Mainz.
Banks, FC Augsburg
With a rare starting opportunity, Banks shined by scoring Augsburg’s first goal, winning 5 out of 9 duels, and completing 88% of his passes.
Maximilian Mittelstädt, Stuttgart
Responding to his recent exclusion from the national team, Mittelstädt delivered an impressive display, winning 8 duels, achieving a 91% passing accuracy, and providing the assist for Stuttgart’s decisive goal.
Midfielders:
Aleix Garcia, Bayer Leverkusen
Garcia orchestrated play effectively for Bayer 04, achieving an impressive 97% pass completion rate from 152 attempts in their 2-0 win against 1. FC Union Berlin.
Philippe, Hamburger SV
Philippe enjoyed his best performance in an HSV jersey to date by scoring two goals in the significant 4-0 victory over Mainz.
Bilal El Khannouss, Stuttgart
Continuing his strong start following a summer move, El Khannouss was pivotal for Stuttgart, scoring the winning goal and delivering four key passes against Heidenheim.
Said El Mala, 1. FC Köln
El Mala took advantage of his inclusion in the starting eleven with a spectacular solo goal that led Köln to victory against Hoffenheim.
Diaz, Eintracht Frankfurt
Diaz stole the spotlight in the match against Eintracht, contributing to all three goals, scoring twice and assisting Harry Kane.
Strikers:
Banks, Augsburg
Kömür provided an exceptional cross for Banks’ opening goal and later scored himself in Augsburg’s crucial victory over Wolfsburg.
