The top 5 defenders of the Bundesliga's Hinrunde (First Round)

#1 Philipp Max (FC Augsburg)

The König (king) of assists, Max was brilliant in the first round

By far the most improved Bundesliga defender this season - Philipp Max's success story with Augsburg has been remarkable. The defender has played a vital role in the club's success this season.

For a club that many pundits expected to get relegated, head coach Manuel Baum has used his players very wisely, which is clearly reflected in their impressive performances this season.

And Max has been the notable improvement under the tutelage of the 38-year-old gaffer of Augsburg.

Known for his stamina and fighting spirit, manager Baum has successfully managed to transform Max into a creative outlet from the fullback position.

The 24-year-old has created more chances than any other player in the Bundesliga this season. In fact, he even leads the assist charts this season with a stunning total of nine assists in just 17 matches making the German defender the primary source of Augsburg's chance creation this season.

The 24-year-old has been hugely impressive and should he continues his remarkable form, he might as well make a strong case for being selected in Germany's World Cup squad next year.