Bundesliga in Winter: Strong Bundesliga Pros at Africa Cup, Top Scorers and Transfers in Focus

While the Bundesliga is currently in its winter break, many Bundesliga professionals are actively participating with their national teams at the Africa Cup of Nations, delivering strong performances. Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmond Tapsoba emerged as a hero in Burkina Faso’s opening match, scoring a late winner against Equatorial Guinea. His teammate Ibrahim Maza also found the net during Algeria’s commanding 3-0 victory over Sudan, sealing the win in the 85th minute. Yan Diomande also started successfully with Ivory Coast, who won 1-0 against Mozambique. However, Cameroon’s striker Moussa Koné did not feature in their 1-0 win over Gabon.

Bundesliga Top Scorers Under Control

At the top of the Bundesliga scoring charts, Harry Kane of Bayern Munich stands with 19 goals after 15 matchdays, putting him on track to become the league’s top scorer for the third consecutive season. His goal tally is historically significant, as only he, Robert Lewandowski, and Gerd Müller have scored more at this stage in Bundesliga history. Kane remarked: "I feel like I’m in the prime of my career. When I go into every game, I feel like I’ll get chances, and that confidence is there. This season, I’ve been able to take advantage of some of them." Sharing second place with eight goals each are Luis Díaz (Bayern Munich), Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart), and Jonathan Burkardt (Eintracht Frankfurt). Undav has been particularly impressive, scoring in each of the last eight matchdays, including a hat-trick against Borussia Dortmund.

Bundesliga’s Best Assist Providers

Michael Olise of Bayern Munich also leads the assist charts this season, having already collected eight assists, surpassing his total from last year. Behind him, four players are tied with six assists each: Andrej Ilić (1. FC Union Berlin), Luis Díaz (Bayern Munich), Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig), and Farès Chaïbi (Eintracht Frankfurt). Beyond his scoring threat, Díaz is also one of Bayern’s most influential offensive players, with 69 goal contributions. Baumgartner is not only Leipzig’s second-highest scorer but also their top assist provider, setting a new personal record this season.

HSV Invests in Young Talent – Contract Extension for Rössing-Lelesiit

Off the field, Bundesliga clubs are also making moves. Hamburger SV extended the contract of 18-year-old offensive player Alexander Rössing-Lelesiit ahead of schedule. The Norwegian, currently recovering from a muscle injury, joined HSV from Lillestrøm SK in February 2025 and has already made his first Bundesliga appearances and recorded his first assist. CEO Stefan Kuntz emphasized: "Alex has integrated very well with us despite his young age and has shown stable development. [...] We’re giving him the necessary time to take the next steps together." Rössing-Lelesiit himself shared: "I feel very comfortable at HSV and sense the trust from the coaches and management. Here, I have a good environment to keep developing and test myself at the Bundesliga level."

Winter Transfer Rumors: Loan Deals and Potential Moves

With the winter transfer window open, hot rumors are circulating around Bundesliga players. Bayer Leverkusen’s center-back Jeanuël Belocian is reportedly close to a loan move to a league rival to gain more playing time. RB Leipzig’s El Chadaille Bitshiabu is looking to leave the club and could be loaned out, as a permanent sale seems unlikely; Premier League clubs like Leeds United and West Ham have shown interest. VfB Stuttgart’s Lazar Jovanovic is set to join Red Star Belgrade on loan to gain valuable experience. Additionally, Oscar Fraulo’s move to Derby County is nearing completion, while Borussia Dortmund is interested in loaning Oscar Bobb from Manchester City, though Crystal Palace is also vying for the Norwegian international.

Bayern’s Offensive Power Dominates the League

Beyond individual statistics, Bayern Munich is also excelling collectively: With 55 goals after 15 matchdays, the record champions have set a new Bundesliga record and were the first team this season to surpass the 50-goal mark. Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig follow with 33 and 30 goals, respectively. Hoffenheim is also having a strong season, sitting comfortably with 29 goals. The balance of goal scorers and assist providers among the top clubs highlights the league’s offensive quality and promises more thrilling matches in the second half of the season after the winter break.