When it comes to the beautiful game of football, few moments capture the imagination quite like a perfectly executed free kick. In the Bundesliga, a league known for its attacking prowess and flair, free kicks can be game-changers. As we step into the 2025/26 season, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the artists of the set piece, the maestros of the dead ball – the free kick takers of the Bundesliga.
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Free Kick Takers Bundesliga (25/26)
As we embark on the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, it’s essential to identify the players entrusted with delivering those crucial free kicks. Let’s dive into the details and explore the free kick takers for each Bundesliga side, with insights gathered from last season’s matches, pre-season friendlies, and their roles at previous clubs and anticipated roles at new sides.
All updates will stem from who regularly takes set pieces for each team as time goes on. If the free kick taker changes or someone loses ownership of free kicks, it’ll be reflected in this list—helpful for when you’re throughout the season.
Table: Free kick takers Bundesliga Season 2025/26
The table below provides a comprehensive list of the expected free kick takers Bundesliga for the 2025/26 season. Note that this list is dynamic, subject to continuous updates as new information becomes available and roles within the teams evolve during the season.
| Bundesliga1 | Total | 649 | 14.7% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Player | Free Kicks | % of Team |
| St. Pauli | Eric Smith | 43 | 66.2% |
| Bayern Munich | Joshua Kimmich | 39 | 72.2% |
| Mainz 05 | Nadiem Amiri | 37 | 84.1% |
| Stuttgart | Angelo Stiller | 26 | 63.4% |
| Wolfsburg | Maximilian Arnold | 25 | 73.5% |
| Union Berlin | Christopher Trimmel | 23 | 59.0% |
| RB Leipzig | David Raum | 21 | 55.3% |
| Leverkusen | Aleix García | 20 | 46.5% |
| Hamburger SV | Miro Muheim | 18 | 69.2% |
| St. Pauli | Danel Sinani | 17 | 26.2% |
| Freiburg | Vincenzo Grifo | 17 | 38.6% |
| Köln | Ísak Jóhannesson | 17 | 70.8% |
| Heidenheim | Arijon Ibrahimović | 16 | 41.0% |
| Leverkusen | Álex Grimaldo | 16 | 37.2% |
| Eint Frankfurt | Fares Chaïbi | 14 | 40.0% |
| Hoffenheim | Leon Avdullahu | 14 | 56.0% |
| Dortmund | Nico Schlotterbeck | 13 | 28.3% |
| Freiburg | Derry Scherhant | 11 | 25.0% |
| Augsburg | Fabian Rieder | 11 | 47.8% |
| Heidenheim | Niklas Dorsch | 11 | 28.2% |
| RB Leipzig | Ridle Baku | 11 | 28.9% |
| Eint Frankfurt | Nathaniel Brown | 10 | 28.6% |
| Freiburg | Jan-Niklas Beste | 9 | 20.5% |
| Augsburg | Mert Kömür | 9 | 39.1% |
| Gladbach | Rocco Reitz | 9 | 40.9% |
| Dortmund | Julian Ryerson | 8 | 17.4% |
| Gladbach | Kevin Stöger | 8 | 36.4% |
| Bayern Munich | Michael Olise | 8 | 14.8% |
| Dortmund | Pascal Groß | 8 | 17.4% |
| Eint Frankfurt | Ritsu Doan | 8 | 22.9% |
| Freiburg | Christian Günter | 7 | 15.9% |
| Hamburger SV | Fabio Vieira | 7 | 26.9% |
| Hoffenheim | Andrej Kramarić | 6 | 24.0% |
| Stuttgart | Bilal El Khannouss | 6 | 14.6% |
| Dortmund | Daniel Svensson | 6 | 13.0% |
| Heidenheim | Jonas Föhrenbach | 6 | 15.4% |
| Heidenheim | Léo Scienza | 6 | 15.4% |
| Werder Bremen | Cameron Puertas | 5 | 71.4% |
| Union Berlin | Derrick Köhn | 5 | 12.8% |
| Union Berlin | Janik Haberer | 5 | 12.8% |
| Dortmund | Marcel Sabitzer | 5 | 10.9% |
| Hoffenheim | Muhammed Damar | 5 | 20.0% |
| Dortmund | Yan Couto | 5 | 10.9% |
| RB Leipzig | Antonio Nusa | 4 | 10.5% |
| Köln | Florian Kainz | 4 | 16.7% |
| Leverkusen | Ibrahim Maza | 4 | 9.3% |
| Stuttgart | Nikolas Nartey | 4 | 9.8% |
| Mainz 05 | Phillipp Mwene | 4 | 9.1% |
| Eint Frankfurt | Can Uzun | 3 | 8.6% |
| Wolfsburg | Christian Eriksen | 3 | 8.8% |
| Leverkusen | Claudio Echeverri | 3 | 7.0% |
| Union Berlin | Jeong Woo-yeong | 3 | 7.7% |
| St. Pauli | Mathias Pereira Lage | 3 | 4.6% |
| Wolfsburg | Patrick Wimmer | 3 | 8.8% |
| Mainz 05 | Paul Nebel | 3 | 6.8% |
| Bayern Munich | Tom Bischof | 3 | 5.6% |
| Wolfsburg | Aaron Zehnter | 2 | 5.9% |
| Bayern Munich | Aleksandar Pavlovic | 2 | 3.7% |
| Augsburg | Alexis Claude-Maurice | 2 | 8.7% |
| Stuttgart | Deniz Undav | 2 | 4.9% |
| Gladbach | Franck Honorat | 2 | 9.1% |
| Köln | Jakub Kamiński | 2 | 8.3% |
| Union Berlin | Josip Juranović | 2 | 5.1% |
| Bayern Munich | Lennart Karl | 2 | 3.7% |
| Gladbach | Luca Netz | 2 | 9.1% |
| St. Pauli | Manolis Saliakas | 2 | 3.1% |
| Werder Bremen | Romano Schmid | 2 | 28.6% |
| RB Leipzig | Xavi Simons | 2 | 5.3% |
| Union Berlin | Aljoscha Kemlein | 1 | 2.6% |
| Stuttgart | Badredine Bouanani | 1 | 2.4% |
| Stuttgart | Chris Führich | 1 | 2.4% |
| Augsburg | Elias Saad | 1 | 4.3% |
| Gladbach | Florian Neuhaus | 1 | 4.5% |
| Hamburger SV | Jean-Luc Dompé | 1 | 3.8% |
| Wolfsburg | Lovro Majer | 1 | 2.9% |
| Dortmund | Maximilian Beier | 1 | 2.2% |
| Stuttgart | Pascal Stenzel | 1 | 2.4% |
| Köln | Sebastian Sebulonsen | 1 | 4.2% |
| Last Updated: | 30/11/2025 |
In conclusion, if you have any feedback or questions about the set-piece takers of the Bundesliga that are not addressed in the information above, feel free to leave a comment below.
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- Expertise: We analyse official match reports, club communications, and reputable local media.
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Keeping Informed
The Bundesliga is known for its dynamic nature, where roles can change rapidly. To stay informed about the latest developments regarding freekick takers and other set-piece specialists, visit SetPieceTakers.com regularly. We’re committed to providing you with the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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