Germany will be among the 32 teams that will participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The team has always been one of the toughest competitors in the world and has posed great threats to other sides in significant tournaments. The team that won the trophy in 2014 was unfortunately eliminated during the group stages of the 2018 World Cup. The team has four World Cups to its name, and will surely look to add more to its tally. It’s time to take a look at the top five German players in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022.
5. Leroy Sane
Leon Sane currently plays for the German club – Bayern Munich, made his senior team debut in 2015 at the age of 19. The winger wasn’t a part of his team during the 2018 World Cup in Russia, which means he will be making his World Cup debut in the upcoming edition of the tournament in Qatar. He made appearances for his team during the Euro 2020.
His stats for Germany so far are:
- Matches – 47
- Goals – 11
4. Antonio Rudiger
Currently, a part of the Spanish club, Real Madrid, Rudiger made his debut for Germany’s senior team in 2014. He missed Euro 2016 owing to an injury. He helped his side win the Confederation Cup in 2017. He also played in his nation’s games during the 2018 World Cup.
His stats for Germany are:
- Matches – 54
- Goals – 2
3. Joshua Kimmich
Joshua Kimmich, who plays for Bayern Munich, made his debut for Germany in 2016. He featured in his team’s games during the Euro 2016 and also was a part of the team during the 2018 World Cup in Russia wherein he made his debut in the tournament. He also played in Euro 2020.
His stats for Germany are:
- Matches – 70
- Goals – 5
2. Manuel Neuer
Manuel Neuer, who currently plays for Bayern Munich, made his debut for Germany back in 2009 at the age of 23. He played for Germany as a first-choice goalkeeper in the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 Euros. He helped his side win the World Cup in 2014. He also featured in his team’s XIs during the 2016 Euro, 2018 World Cup, and 2020 Euro.
His stats for Germany so far are
- Matches – 113
- Clean Sheets – 48
1. Thomas Muller
Muller made his debut for Germany in 2010. Muller has been a part of his team during the 2010 World Cup, 2012 Euros, 2014 World Cup, 2016 Euros, 2018 World Cup, and 2020 Euro. He is the highest active goal scorer and assist maker in the tournament, with 10 goals and 6 assists to his name in all World Cup matches.
His stats for Germany are as follows:
- Matches – 118
- Goals – 44
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