Best XI of the Bundesliga 2021-22 season so far

Striker: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

Lewandowski is in a league of his own

Robert Lewandowski knows no stopping. His goalscoring average has increased in the last few years, powering Bayern Munich to numerous titles, including a second 'treble' in 2020.

He bagged 34 top-flight goals last year only to set a new record of 41 last season. Now, the Pole is currently on 19 in just 17 games for the 2021/22 campaign, taking his consistency to a whole new level.

The 33-year-old has failed to score in only four appearances while his incredible tally includes a routine hat-trick too, one of only four players to record the feat in the division so far.

Continuing his blazing form, Lewandowski has torn every defense apart to lead Bayern to yet another title charge. At this rate, he's sure to tumble a lot more records.

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Striker: Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)

Haaland is once again the star of Dortmund's campaign

No surprises here either. Erling Haaland has gone about his business as usual, scoring 13 times in the league despite missing six games through injury.

The Norwegian's average is slightly higher than Lewandowski's (1.18 to 1.11). Throw in his five assists and the difference in total goal-contribution average increases (1.63 to 1.17).

If anything, it's a testament to his remarkable talents, as Haaland has taken the Bundesliga by storm since making his debut for Dortmund in January 2020.

His team currently trail Bayern by nine points after last night's defeat, but without Haaland's imperious goalscoring prowess, it could've been much worse.

Should the striker manage to keep himself fit, Dortmund can reignite their flailing title ambitions in the second half of the season.