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12 Oct 2026Vandevoordt leads the way with a perfect 10 in Bundesliga Team of the Week
The Bundesliga Round 5 Team of the Week is stacked after a goal-heavy weekend that included RB Leipzig’s 6-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt. We picked out the top performers across all positions, using on-ball impact and end product as the key drivers. All stats and Sofascore Ratings come straight from Sofascore’s live match data. Formation for this XI: 4-3-2-1. For fixtures, standings and live momentum, visit the Bundesliga page on Sofascore.
Goalkeeper of the Week: Maarten Vandevoordt owns the box
Maarten Vandevoordt turned a dominant Leipzig win into a statement clean sheet. He made 9 saves, all from shots inside the box, and posted 2.33 goals prevented. The Belgian added 2 high claims and swept up once outside his area to keep control. With 15 ball recoveries and 51 touches, he stayed engaged even when Leipzig had the ball. He completed 24 of 32 passes, including 5 of 13 long balls.
Leipzig’s 6-0 result says plenty, but Vandevoordt’s shot-stopping was the foundation. The keeper’s save value was strong, and his positional play was consistently tidy. It all added up to a perfect Sofascore Rating 10. That is elite goalkeeping in a game that could easily have had a different feel without him.
Back line standouts: Orbán’s wall, Mittelstädt’s clinic, Schlotterbeck’s all-rounder
Willi Orbán anchored Leipzig with 11 clearances and 7 duels won in the Frankfurt shutout. He mixed aggression with composure, adding 2 interceptions and 4 tackles. On the ball he went 55 of 61 in passing and hit 5 of 9 long balls to switch play. It was the complete centre-back shift, measured and proactive. His Sofascore Rating 8.5 reflected both volume and value of actions.
Maximilian Mittelstädt produced a superb two-way display in Stuttgart’s 2-0 win at Paderborn. He won 5 of 7 tackles and 10 duels, piling up 9 clearances with a goal-line clearance and 2 blocks. Going forward, he completed 2 of 3 crosses and 36 of 45 passes to keep Stuttgart progressing. Add 10.69 km covered and you get relentless energy. His Sofascore Rating 9.2 was fully earned.
Nico Schlotterbeck was everywhere for Dortmund in the 2-2 against Bremen. He scored once, hit 2 shots on target from 4 attempts, and made 4 clearances. In possession, he completed 118 of 135 passes and created 2 key passes while carrying the ball 50 times with notable progression. There was one costly error, yet his overall influence remained significant. A busy night and an 8.4 Sofascore Rating for a defender doing a bit of everything.
Midfield engines: Stiller and Kimmich run the show
Angelo Stiller set up both goals in Stuttgart’s 2-0 victory and created 2 big chances. He delivered 5 key passes and completed 62 of 69 passes to keep attacks flowing. The midfielder added 3 interceptions and 11.19 km covered, balancing creativity with control. His Sofascore Rating 8.7 tells the story of smart decisions and end product.
Joshua Kimmich dictated Bayern’s 2-2 at Augsburg with 109 of 123 passes completed and 12 of 13 long balls on target. He produced 62 ball carries for 485 meters carried and 177 meters of progression. Off the ball, he won 3 tackles and recovered possession 5 times, showing his usual range. With 12.02 km covered and a 0.494 xA, the 8.5 Sofascore Rating felt about right for a high-control performance.
Two-way impact in midfield: Andrich, Caci and El Mala
Robert Andrich was everywhere for Leverkusen in the 4-3 win at Mainz. He scored from his only shot on target, won 8 duels, and made 3 interceptions. The defensive screen was active with 5 tackles and a block, plus a clearance off the line. He also connected 38 of 48 passes to keep moves alive. That blend of timing and grit delivered a Sofascore Rating 9.
Anthony Caci hit a brace for Mainz, adding 4 key passes and 3 accurate crosses from 4. He went 4 of 5 in tackles, won 7 duels and chipped in with 2 interceptions and 4 clearances. It was a big box-to-box display even in defeat, full of direct actions that mattered. His 9.5 Sofascore Rating spoke to decisive moments. For Köln, Said El Mala drove their 2-1 derby win with 1 goal from 8 shots, 2 tackles won and 4 recoveries, plus a key pass and strong ball carrying, good for an 8.5.
Forwards leading the line: Nkunku and Nusa bring the punch
Christopher Nkunku delivered a ruthless hat-trick for Leipzig in just 64 minutes. He took 6 shots, put 3 on target and posted 1.26 xG. He added a key pass and drew 3 fouls to keep Frankfurt rattled. Efficient, clinical and central to the 6-0 scoreline, he earned an 8.7 Sofascore Rating.
Antonio Nusa added variety to Leipzig’s threat with 1 goal, 1 assist and 2 big chances created. He supplied 4 key passes and carried the ball progressively 6 times for almost 98 meters. The forward also won 5 duels and hit 15 sprints, stretching the game at will. A high-impact outing capped by a 9.5 Sofascore Rating.
Plenty moved in Round 5, and the numbers underline why these eleven stood out. Track every touch, chance and Sofascore Rating across the season on the Bundesliga hub, and dive into each player’s form via their Sofascore profiles.
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The Bundesliga Round 5 Team of the Week is stacked after a goal-heavy weekend that included RB Leipzig’s 6-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt. We picked out the top performers across all positions, using on-ball impact and end product as the key drivers. All stats and Sofascore Ratings come straight from Sofascore’s live match data. Formation for this XI: 4-3-2-1. For fixtures, standings and live momentum, visit the Bundesliga page on Sofascore.
Goalkeeper of the Week: Maarten Vandevoordt owns the box
Maarten Vandevoordt turned a dominant Leipzig win into a statement clean sheet. He made 9 saves, all from shots inside the box, and posted 2.33 goals prevented. The Belgian added 2 high claims and swept up once outside his area to keep control. With 15 ball recoveries and 51 touches, he stayed engaged even when Leipzig had the ball. He completed 24 of 32 passes, including 5 of 13 long balls.
Leipzig’s 6-0 result says plenty, but Vandevoordt’s shot-stopping was the foundation. The keeper’s save value was strong, and his positional play was consistently tidy. It all added up to a perfect Sofascore Rating 10. That is elite goalkeeping in a game that could easily have had a different feel without him.
Back line standouts: Orbán’s wall, Mittelstädt’s clinic, Schlotterbeck’s all-rounder
Willi Orbán anchored Leipzig with 11 clearances and 7 duels won in the Frankfurt shutout. He mixed aggression with composure, adding 2 interceptions and 4 tackles. On the ball he went 55 of 61 in passing and hit 5 of 9 long balls to switch play. It was the complete centre-back shift, measured and proactive. His Sofascore Rating 8.5 reflected both volume and value of actions.
Maximilian Mittelstädt produced a superb two-way display in Stuttgart’s 2-0 win at Paderborn. He won 5 of 7 tackles and 10 duels, piling up 9 clearances with a goal-line clearance and 2 blocks. Going forward, he completed 2 of 3 crosses and 36 of 45 passes to keep Stuttgart progressing. Add 10.69 km covered and you get relentless energy. His Sofascore Rating 9.2 was fully earned.
Nico Schlotterbeck was everywhere for Dortmund in the 2-2 against Bremen. He scored once, hit 2 shots on target from 4 attempts, and made 4 clearances. In possession, he completed 118 of 135 passes and created 2 key passes while carrying the ball 50 times with notable progression. There was one costly error, yet his overall influence remained significant. A busy night and an 8.4 Sofascore Rating for a defender doing a bit of everything.
Midfield engines: Stiller and Kimmich run the show
Angelo Stiller set up both goals in Stuttgart’s 2-0 victory and created 2 big chances. He delivered 5 key passes and completed 62 of 69 passes to keep attacks flowing. The midfielder added 3 interceptions and 11.19 km covered, balancing creativity with control. His Sofascore Rating 8.7 tells the story of smart decisions and end product.
Joshua Kimmich dictated Bayern’s 2-2 at Augsburg with 109 of 123 passes completed and 12 of 13 long balls on target. He produced 62 ball carries for 485 meters carried and 177 meters of progression. Off the ball, he won 3 tackles and recovered possession 5 times, showing his usual range. With 12.02 km covered and a 0.494 xA, the 8.5 Sofascore Rating felt about right for a high-control performance.
Two-way impact in midfield: Andrich, Caci and El Mala
Robert Andrich was everywhere for Leverkusen in the 4-3 win at Mainz. He scored from his only shot on target, won 8 duels, and made 3 interceptions. The defensive screen was active with 5 tackles and a block, plus a clearance off the line. He also connected 38 of 48 passes to keep moves alive. That blend of timing and grit delivered a Sofascore Rating 9.
Anthony Caci hit a brace for Mainz, adding 4 key passes and 3 accurate crosses from 4. He went 4 of 5 in tackles, won 7 duels and chipped in with 2 interceptions and 4 clearances. It was a big box-to-box display even in defeat, full of direct actions that mattered. His 9.5 Sofascore Rating spoke to decisive moments. For Köln, Said El Mala drove their 2-1 derby win with 1 goal from 8 shots, 2 tackles won and 4 recoveries, plus a key pass and strong ball carrying, good for an 8.5.
Forwards leading the line: Nkunku and Nusa bring the punch
Christopher Nkunku delivered a ruthless hat-trick for Leipzig in just 64 minutes. He took 6 shots, put 3 on target and posted 1.26 xG. He added a key pass and drew 3 fouls to keep Frankfurt rattled. Efficient, clinical and central to the 6-0 scoreline, he earned an 8.7 Sofascore Rating.
Antonio Nusa added variety to Leipzig’s threat with 1 goal, 1 assist and 2 big chances created. He supplied 4 key passes and carried the ball progressively 6 times for almost 98 meters. The forward also won 5 duels and hit 15 sprints, stretching the game at will. A high-impact outing capped by a 9.5 Sofascore Rating.
Plenty moved in Round 5, and the numbers underline why these eleven stood out. Track every touch, chance and Sofascore Rating across the season on the Bundesliga hub, and dive into each player’s form via their Sofascore profiles.