The Bundesliga has all ended, and the German media "Kicker" rated players in each position according to the custom. In the position of a defensive midfielder, no player was rated as world-class, and Bayern midfielder Kimmich ranked first.

Bundesliga defensive midfield position ratings are as follows:

World-class: Vacant

Intercontinental:

1. Kimich, Bayern Munich

2. Stiller, Stuttgart

3.Haisuke Sano, Mainz

4.Amiri, Mainz

International:

5.Gretzka, Bayern Munich

6.Gross, Dortmund

7.Palacios, Leverkusen

8.Stach, Hoffenheim

9.Osterhager, Freiburg

10.Zhaka, Leverkusen