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Defensive midfielder: Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund)
Among the breakout stars of last season, Jude Bellingham hit the ground running after joining from Birmingham City, winning plaudits for his electric pace, execution and innovation.
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Now, he's improved his game even further, contributing nearly twice as many Bundesliga goals and assists (7) as the English youngster managed in the whole of last season (4).
His tally includes five assists, the most in the Dortmund squad, and ranks fourth in the top-flight for duels won with 193, a testament to his defensive qualities too.
Right-winger: Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)
Patrik Schick was a star performer at Euro 2020, scoring a joint tournament-high five goals for the Czech Republic. With 16 from 14 appearances in the Bundesliga so far, it's safe to say he's carried the same form in the 2021/22 season too.
The striker is currently leading in the division's scoring charts bar one and is already enjoying the most productive season of his career!
His remarkable tally also included a stunning four-goal haul against promoted side Greuther Furth to become the first player in Bayer Leverkusen's history to net four times in the match.
Attacking midfielder: Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich)
No best XI list would be complete without mentioning Thomas Muller, who still remains underrated. He's once again the Bundesliga's leading assist-maker with 15.
It's a domestic record for the most assists in the first half of a season, while no player in any of Europe's top five leagues boasts a higher assist tally.
The Raumdeuter's creative brilliance has undoubtedly played an important role in Bayern's title charge and Muller himself has chipped in with five goals of his own.
His best tally for a single league campaign is 21, coming in the 2019/20 season, so he's well on course to surpass that record, needing only nine more from 17 games.
Left-winger: Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig)
One of the biggest revelations of the season is Christopher Nkunku, who has emerged as Leipzig's most valuable player.
While mainly drawing attention for his Champions League displays, netting seven goals in the group stages, the Frenchman has been no slouch in the Bundesliga either.
In 17 games, he's struck seven goals and made seven assists, both of which are also the highest in the Leipzig squad and account for exactly 40% of their top-flight goals.
The 24-year-old offers immense energy, flair and invention, while being absolutely clinical with his chances, making the youngster one of the hottest properties in Europe right now.
