Bundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 12
With the conclusion of the 12th round of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, Rune Gjerulff, Editor-in-Chief of Bulinews, has compiled his selected Team of the Week, arranged in a 4-3-3 formation.
Goalkeeper
Oliver Baumann, Hoffenheim
Baumann was instrumental in goal this week. His shot-stopping ability and leadership from the back ensured a vital result for Hoffenheim, maintaining his reputation as one of the league’s most reliable keepers.
Defenders
Matthias Ginter, Freiburg
Ginter showcased a solid defensive display, winning 10 duels and providing a rare assist. He was exceptional on the ball, completing 98% of his 163 passes, reflecting his composure and importance to Freiburg’s buildup play.
Joakim Maehle, Wolfsburg (Left-back)
The full-back delivered an energetic performance, scoring a goal and supplying a pivotal pass during Wolfsburg’s draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Midfielders
Joshua Kimmich, Bayern Munich
A consistent force in the engine room, Kimmich recorded four key passes and an assist, dictating the tempo in Bayern’s victory over St. Pauli.
Wouter Burger, Hoffenheim
Burger produced an exceptional performance, netting a goal and providing an assist to help Hoffenheim secure a decisive win against Augsburg.
Johan Manzambi, SC Freiburg
Manzambi had a breakout performance, completing 95% of his passes and scoring a goal. His movement off the ball and clinical finishing were key to Freiburg’s dominant display against Mainz.
Forwards
Vincenzo Grifo, SC Freiburg
In one of his best performances this season, the seasoned veteran scored and heavily impacted the game. He demonstrated his ability to link up effectively with teammates, providing three essential passes and a crucial assist.
