Bundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 5

With the fifth matchday of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season in the books, Bulinews Editor-in-Chief Rune Gjerulff has selected his Team of the Week:

Helped HSV secure a clean sheet against Union Berlin with some crucial saves, including a penalty stop from Andrej Ilic.

Working tirelessly up the right flank, Coufal provided the assist for Hoffenheim’s goal and showcased his defensive solidity by winning five duels throughout the match.

Koch netted a sensational a brace in Frankfurt’s dramatic 6-4 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. He completed 91% of his passes and won four of five duels, demonstrating both attacking threat and defensive reliability.

Tapsoba played a decisive role in Leverkusen’s 2-1 win against St. Pauli, scoring the opener and maintaining composure on the ball with a 92% passing accuracy. He also won four of five duels.

Tah was rock-solid at the back against Werder Bremen, scoring a goal and winning every duel he contested. He was also extremely reliable in possession, completing all but one pass (99% accuracy).

Laimer was a dynamic presence in Bayern’s 4-0 win over Werder, scoring a goal and winning six duels