2014-15 Bundesliga Team Of The Season

As the German season has come to a close, here is a selection of the best players of the 2014-15 Bundesliga season in a 4-2-3-1 formation along with substitutes

Goalkeeper : Yann Sommer (Borussia M nchengladbach)

Although Freiburga s new boy Roman BA?rki and K lna s Timo Horn have been crucial figures in their teama s season, M nchengladbacha s Yann Sommer has enjoyed a near perfect start to Bundesliga football. His league high 83% save percentage and regular heroics put him as the #1 on our list.

Manuel Neuera s 20 clean sheets and his ability as a a sweeper-keepera along with some tremendous reaction saves have often proved to be the difference against tougher opposition .

Substitute: Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)

Rightback: Tony Jantschke (Borussia M nchengladbach)

Although M nchengladbach’s Tony Jantschke has been utilized as a center back on most occasions, he has performed equally well on the right hand side. He boasts of an 87% pass completion rate and his partnership with Martin Stranzl resulted in ‘Gladbach having the second best defence in the league.

Dutch international Paul Verhaegh played an important role in Augsburg’s strong finish by chipping in with 6 goals and in general, being a nuisance to opposite attackers with his tidy tackling.

Substitute: Paul Verhaegh (FC Augsburg)

Centerbacks: Naldo (Wolfsburg) and Jerome Boateng (Bayern Munich)

Jerome Boateng has established himself as one of the finest defenders in Europe with his passing range, interceptions and pace. The German completes over 80 passes per game with an accuracy of 86%. His surging runs into midfield and great technique on the ball allow one to truly call him a complete defender.

Bundesliga veteran and Wolfsburg’s Naldo has been in the form of his life with 7 goals and 2 assists in the league to his name. The Braziliana s 6a 6a frame makes him unbeatable when it comes to aerial duels.

a Gladbach’s evergreen Martin Stranzl rolled back the years with his dependable performances once again. While he may lack the pace, he has certainly compensated with his strong presence on and off the ball.

Substitute: Martin Stranzl (Borussia M nchengladbach)

Leftback: Ricardo Rodriguez (Wolfsburg)

Switzerland and Wolfsburga s Ricardo Rodriguez has become a vital cog in both teams with his fine performances this year. 6 goals and 4 assists highlight his offensive contribution and averaging less than a foul per game prove his defensive capability.

Augsburga s Abdul Rahman Baba has impressed in his debut Bundesliga season with his energy and pace. 4 assists to his name and eagerness to attack have made the youngster a much sought out attacking full back.

Substitute: Abdul Baba (FC Augsburg)

Central midfield: Granit Xhaka (Borussia M nchengladbach) and David Alaba (Bayern Munich)

After 2 poor seasons in Germany, a Gladbacha s Granit Xhaka has finally hit his stride. He averages 81 passes per game with 87% accuracy. His ferocious left boot and hard tackling prove that he is an all rounded midfielder worthy of any top team, although his discipline (10 yellow and 2 red cards) has often let him down.

In contrast, Bayerna s David Alaba hasna t been booked in the league since August 2011. The versatile Austrian has become a mainstay in the Bayern team with his 92% passing and next to flawless defensive displays.

Mainza s Johannes Geis has taken up the mantle of most accurate long passer and set piece taker this season. Attempting 8.3 long balls per game, the German youth international is a true deep lying playmaker in every sense.

Substitute: Johannes Geis (Mainz 05)

. Attacking midfield: Kevin De Bruyne (Wolfsburg)

The standout player of the season – Kevin De Bruyne. Having set a record for the most assists in a single season (20), the Belgian further set up 111 chances with his play on the counter, not to mention the 10 goals scored. Should he move elsewhere, the rumoured 60 million transfer fee should be considered insignificant in relation to what he can offer.

Saving Hannover from relegation single handed, captain Lars Stindl may not be a superstar unlike many others on this list, but he has been effective. His 10 goals, 3 assists and defensive contribution have ensured first division football for Hannover. A true leader.

Substitute: Lars Stindl (Hannover 96)

Wingers: Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich) and Karim Bellarabi (Bayer Leverkusen)

17 goals and 7 assists in 21 appearances does the talking for Bayerna s Arjen Robben. It is no surprise that Bayern average 1 point less per game with Robben absent. At 31 years of age, the Dutchman is showing no signs of declining and could be the lethal weapon for Bayern once again when he returns from injury.

One of the best counter attacking players, Leverkusena s Karim Bellarabi is the best dribbler in the league with an average of 4.7 per game. His 12 goal haul has earned him a place in the German national team as well.

The last M nchengladbach player on the list, Patrick Herrmann has enjoyed a very successful 2015. His 11 goals have made him the cluba s second best goalscorer and his ability to set up chances from the wing make him an integral part of Lucien Favrea s side.

Substitute: Patrick Herrmann (Borussia M nchengladbach)

Striker: Alexander Meier (Eintracht Frankfurt)

Frankfurt hero Alexander Meier may have missed the last quarter of the season through injury, but it didna t prevent him walking away with the top scorer award at the end of the season with 19 goals. The big German is surprisingly lithe in his movement, and he is not one to shy away from a physical duel.

Although Robert Lewandowski hadna t enjoyed the best of starts to life in Bayern colours, he did manage a tremendous run of form after the winter break. Finishing just 2 behind Meier in the goalscorers list, the Pole remains one on the most all-rounded strikers in the modern day game.

Substitute: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)