Standout African Footballers in Bundesliga this 2025 Season

African players have long been integral to the success of European football, and Germany is no exception. From Nigeria’s Jay-Jay Okocha, Gabon’s Pierre Emerick Aubameyang to Morocco’s Medhi Benatia, the Bundesliga has seen a plethora of African talent burst onto the scene to make a name for themselves. The German top flight has been showcasing the exceptional talents of African footballers who have made significant impacts domestically and internationally. With their skills and stellar performances, these African players have captured the hearts of fans and become indispensable assets to their respective clubs in far-flung lands. In this article, Sportblot highlights the top African footballers who are making waves in the Bundesliga in 2025.

Sébastien Haller (Ivory Coast) Borussia Dortmund

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Sébastien Romain Teddy Haller is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Eredivisie club Utrecht, on loan from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund. Born in France, he plays for the Ivory Coast national team. Sébastien Haller leads the pack as the highest-paid African footballer in the Bundesliga. The Borussia Dortmund forward’s exceptional goal-scoring prowess has solidified his position as one of the league’s top stars. With weekly earnings of €211,538, Haller has played 93 matches throughout his career in the Bundesliga. Of these, he has won 48. He has netted 33 goals during his appointments in the Bundesliga. So far, he has completed 33 matches with his present squad. Here, he has scored a total of nine goals. With a total of 33 goals in his Bundesliga career so far, he presently takes 24th place on the active scoring chart.

Victor Boniface (Nigeria) Bayer Leverkusen

Born on 23 December 2000 in Akure, Nigeria, Victor Boniface has been playing for Bayer 04 Leverkusen since 2023. In this season, the player has scored seven goals for his team making him the third-best scorer of his squad. Boniface won the DFB-Pokal in 2023/24 with Bayer 04 Leverkusen. He won the Supercup in 2024 with Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

With one assist, Boniface currently has the eighth-most in his team along with Robert Andrich, Martin Terrier, Piero Hincapié and Arthur. With 44 shots taken so far, the 1.9m-tall forward has had the second-most attempts on goal of any Bayer 04 Leverkusen player. Up to now, he has hit the post two times.

Victor Boniface has played 35 matches in the course of his career in the Bundesliga. Of these, he has won 23. He has played all the matches of his career in the Bundesliga as a member of Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Here, Victor Boniface has put a total of 21 balls in the net. He took the German championship title in 2023/24 while playing for Bayer Leverkusen.

Mohamed El Amine Amoura (Algeria) VfL Wolfsburg

Mohamed Amoura was born on May 9, 2000 in Jijel, Algeria, and began his youth career in his hometown. Amoura’s successful breakthrough at ES Setif in 2020/21 earned him his first senior caps for Algeria in 2021. His first venture into Europe at Lugano (in Switzerland) earned him five goals and eight goals in his two seasons playing for the Super League side. He has since played for FC Lugano from 2021-2023, for Royale Union St. Gilloise from 2023-2024 and has played for VfL Wolfsburg since 2024.

In the current season, Mohamed has already scored nine goals and provided seven assists. The 24-year-old presently has the third-most in the league together with Vincenzo Grifo (SC Freiburg), Marvin Ducksch (SV Werder Bremen) and Michael Olise (FC Bayern München). In total, he has taken 52 shots at goal and therefore fought his way to ninth place in the league-wide statistics. The player with the shirt number 9 has played 20 matches in the course of his career in the Bundesliga. Of these, he has won eight. He has played all the matches of his career in the Bundesliga as a member of VfL Wolfsburg.

Amadou Haidara (Mali) - RB Leipzig

Amadou Haidara has been a mainstay in RB Leipzig’s midfield for several seasons, and the 2025 campaign is no exception. The Malian international is known for his tireless work rate, tactical intelligence, and ability to contribute at both ends of the pitch. Haidara’s versatility allows him to play as a box-to-box midfielder or in a more defensive role, making him an invaluable asset for Leipzig. His leadership qualities have also seen him take on a more prominent role within the squad, both on and off the pitch.

Amadou Haidara’s box-to-box midfield capabilities make him a standout performer for RB Leipzig. With a weekly salary of €73,077, Haidara continues to demonstrate his value to one of the Bundesliga’s top clubs.

Patson Daka (Zambia) - Eintracht Frankfurt

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Patson Daka became a household name in Zambia since emerging on the scene in June 2015 when the then Chipolopolo coach, George Lwandamina, called up the 16-year-old from Nchanga Rangers to the senior squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea-Bissau.

A breakthrough came in 2017 when he helped Zambia win the Under-20 AFCON and qualify for the Under-20 World Cup, which was held in South Korea. He scored against Italy in the quarter-finals of that tournament and ended on two goals.

His move to Eintracht Frankfurt in 2024 has proven to be a masterstroke for both the player and the club. The Zambian striker has been in scintillating form in the 2025 season, using his pace, movement, and finishing ability to spearhead Frankfurt’s attack. Daka’s ability to press from the front and his knack for scoring crucial goals have made him a fan favorite at Deutsche Bank Park. His performances have also reignited hopes of Zambia qualifying for major international tournaments.