20. Mats Hummels
Mats Hummels is the first of several players on this list that have switched back and forth between Bayern and Dortmund. However unlike some, Hummels will go down as undoubtedly a Dortmund legend. With high defending stats, he will do well on the right side of a center back pairing.
Overall: 83
Position: CB
Team: Borussia Dortmund
Top Three Stats:
- 86 Defending
- 78 Physical
- 76 Passing
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19. Jonas Hofmann
Perhaps the name with the least star power on this list, Hofmann quietly goes about his business in the Bundesliga. This year, he is once again taking a back seat behind Florian Wirtz in a high performing Leverkusen side, but his well rounded attacking stats will do nicely in your side.
Overall: 83
Position: CAM
Team: Leverkusen
Top Three Stats:
- 83 Passing
- 81 Dribbling
- 79 Shooting
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18. Emre Can
The journeyman center midfielder seems to have finally found his home at Dortmund. One of its midfield platoon, Can’s stats are exceedingly well rounded, aside from his great physicality stats jumping above the rest. He can be a secret weapon in any midfield.
Overall: 83
Position: CDM
Team: Borussia Dortmund
Top Three Stats:
- 87 Physical
- 82 Defending
- 79 Dribbling
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17. Nico Schlotterbeck
Despite disappointing a few times on the national stage, Schlotterbeck has been good for his club at Dortmund. He will be looking forward to the Euro’s this summer as a chance to redeem his performances for the German team. With pace on par with Virgil Van Dijk, he is an under the radar game breaker at CB in EA FC 24.
Overall: 83
Position: CB
Team: Borussia Dortmund
Top Three Stats:
- 85 Defending
- 82 Physical
- 78 Pace
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16. Matthias Ginter
Mattias Ginter has made a few different stops in the Bundesliga, but has stayed consistent if not remaining a star name. Look for him as yet another solid German CB option with good defending and physicality.
Overall: 84
Position: CB
Team: SC Freiburg
Top Three Stats:
- 85 Defending
- 80 Physical
- 71 Passing
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15. Julian Brandt
One of the main creative factories for the Dortmund side. Brandt looks like the kind of player to spend his life at the club. His stats provide good all around attacking stats, making him a good option for you attacking midfield position. In a pinch, he can be a low pace option on the wing as well.
Overall: 84
Position: CAM
Team: Borussia Dortmund
Top Three Stats:
- 86 Dribbling
- 84 Passing
- 80 Shooting
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14. Thomas Müller
Müller is a German legend, for both club and country. Last season, he was slowly usurped by wonderkid Musiala in the attacking midfield role, but he still provides important depth and leadership. His passing and shooting will be his best attributes for you.
Overall: 84
Position: CAM
Team: FC Bayern München
Top Three Stats:
- 83 Passing
- 82 Shooting
- 79 Dribbling
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13. Serge Gnabry
After breaking out a few years ago, Gnabry has settled into a three man rotation with Coman and Sané on Bayern’s wings. The one time Arsenal player seems to have finally found his home. While he lacks the pace he once had, look for him to provide good shooting and dribbling to your team.
Overall: 84
Position: RM
Team: FC Bayern München
Top Three Stats:
- 84 Dribbling
- 84 Shooting
- 81 Pace
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12. Niklas Süle
Another trade between Bayern and Dortmund, Süle marks the end of Dortmund’s dominance in the bottom half of this list. Despite never quite making his mark at Bayern, he seems to have settled much better at the other German giant. His physicality and defending are his best in game stats.
Overall: 84
Position: CB
Team: Borussia Dortmund
Top Three Stats:
- 85 Defending
- 85 Physical
- 73 Pace
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11. Leroy Sané
The speediest player on the list, Sané provides the raw pace that Germans are often criticized for lacking. He has continued his breakout at City to his career at Bayern, and his left foot will do nicely on the right side of your team.
Overall: 84
Position: RM
Team: FC Bayern München
Top Three Stats:
- 91 Pace
- 85 Dribbling
- 81 Shooting
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10. Leon Goretzka
Goretzka’s game completely changed after his famous body transformation during the 2020 season. Now just as much of a physical threat as a technical one, he can absolutely dominate your midfield with his physicality, dribbling, and passing.
Overall: 85
Position: CM
Team: FC Bayern München
Top Three Stats:
- 86 Physical
- 83 Dribbling
- 81 Passing
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9. Florian Wirtz
The second Leverkusen player on this list. Wirtz is having a great season with the league leaders. Chances are the young player has earned a move to a bigger club next year, but for now he will give you great dribbling and passing in yours.
Overall: 85
Position: CAM
Team: Leverkusen
Top Three Stats:
- 87 Dribbling
- 83 Passing
- 76 Shooting
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8. Kevin Trapp
The picture of consistency, Trapp has been a rock for Frankfurt since his move from PSG. The only player on the list from his team, Trapp is the pride of the club. He is a pure shot stopper, giving you great reflexes and handling.
Overall: 85
Position: GK
Team: Frankfurt
Top Three Stats:
- 86 Reflexes
- 85 Handling
- 83 Diving
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7. Antonio Rüdiger
The first of the Real Madrid duo at six and seven, Rüdiger has been an elite center back since this time at Chelsea. His best stat for your team is his pace, which is absolutely elite for the center back position. His physicality and defending won’t let you down either.
Overall: 85
Position: CB
Team: Real Madrid
Top Three Stats:
- 86 Physical
- 84 Defending
- 82 Pace
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6. Toni Kroos
Kroos rounds out the Real Madrid pairing on this list. Since his breakout at the 2014 World Cup, he has been considered one of the best passers in the world. Ten years later, he’s in the latter parts of his career, but his passing is still a tremendous attribute in any team.
Overall: 86
Position: CM
Team: Real Madrid
Top Three Stats:
- 90 Passing
- 81 Dribbling
- 80 Shooting
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5. İlkay Gündoğan
Gündoğan had the best season of his career last year. A true regular in the treble winning City team, he more than earned his move to Barcelona. His dribbling and passing will be a true creative force on any side in EA FC 24.
Overall: 86
Position: CM
Team: FC Barcelona
Top Three Stats:
- 86 Dribbling
- 84 Passing
- 81 Shooting
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4. Jamal Musiala
The wonderboy Musiala finds himself in the top five German players in the game. His breakout campaign proved he’s one of the best dribblers in the world, and it's reflected in his stats in game. His pace also makes him a weapon out of the attacking midfield position.
Overall: 86
Position: CAM
Team: FC Bayern München
Top Three Stats:
- 91 Dribbling
- 85 Pace
- 76 Passing
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3. Manuel Neuer
Despite two other keepers featuring on this list, Neuer has made it virtually impossible for any other keeper to break their way into the starting side for the German national team. Despite climbing in age, injuries have been the only thing to slow him down. His kicking and positioning will be his strongest attributes for you.
Overall: 87
Position: GK
Team: FC Bayern München
Team:
- 90 Kicking
- 88 Positioning
- 85 Handling
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2. Joshua Kimmich
Kimmich seems to be an immortal force in the Bayern side since his breakout at the right back position. Now back in his natural midfield role, Kimmich is the ultimate picture of consistency for his club and country. His high passing, dribbling, make him the perfect player to link your defense and attack.
Overall: 88
Position: CDM
Team: FC Bayern München
Top Three Stats:
- 88 Passing
- 84 Dribbling
- 82 Defending
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1. Marc-André ter Stegen
The man in waiting for Neuer to relinquish the starting job for Germany, ter Stegen has done nothing but improve since his move to Barcelona. He is not only one of the highest rated goalkeepers, he also makes the top 20 overall player list. In your side, look for him to provide elite reflexes along with great kicking and diving.
Overall: 89
Position: GK
Team: FC Barcelona
Top Three Stats:
- 91 Reflexes
- 89 Kicking
- 86 Diving
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