The German players that are ready to shine at the FIFA Club World Cup

German footballers are no strangers to the big spotlight and winning on the grandest stages - and of course this year's FIFA Club World Cup will not be any different. 

Once again, German talent will be on display on football's global stage. From seasoned internationals to rising stars, players that have played a vital role in their respective clubs's successes.

These players are set and ready to star in the USA across June and July, live on DAZN, bringing Bundesliga resilience and necessary experience to make a forceful run with their clubs.

DAZN News gives an insight on which German players will look to showcase how much of an impact they are able to have on their clubs trajectory.

Jamal Musiala - Bayern Munich

The most popular name in German football? Jamal Musiala. In his still very young carrier the Bayern Munich player has won multiple titles to makes his name known in the footballing world.

Bayern’s magician continues to display why he is one of the best dribblers in the world, fashioning his game after his personal idols Lionel Messi and Neymar. One thing the two have in common? They delivered trophies.

Musiala knows that to be counted among the world’s best, he must deliver the biggest trophies. It’s not just a goal, it’s a necessity. Truly the final step in turning potential into legacy.

After failing to win the Champions League once again, the magician still has the chance to prove himself in the summer on one of football’s biggest stages. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Antonio Rudiger - Real Madrid

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Antonio Rudiger is truly football's crazy lion. His aggressiveness, celebrations and most importantly passion for the sport is unmatchable. No surprise why they call him "Rambo."

Since joining Real Madrid, the German defender has without a doubt become one of the best centre backs today and has the trophies to back it too.

With his partner Eder Militao being in and out the lineup with serious injuries, Rudiger has been the one Real Madrid fans have counted on and he has unquestionably not disappointed.

With the Club World Cup coming up, and defenders liker Dani Carvajal and Militao being unlikely to participate, Rudiger will have to take on the burden of carrying the backline once again.

Although the German defender is racing to get fit in time after undergoing successful injury on his knee, we know Rudiger will try his best to get ready as quick as possible, to be there for his teammates

Julian Brandt - Borussia Dortmund

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Once known as a wunderkind at Bayer Leverkusen, Julian Brandt will look to show the world of football why once upon a time the German was chased by prominent clubs.

Being plagued by injuries and with inconsistent performances, Brandt seemed to never find his footing at Dortmund but that has changed. Over the last couple of years, the 28-year-old has been a key player of the team's attack.

After reaching the Champions League final last season, the player will see himself in a confident position to once again shock the world. 

The attacking midfielder has the chance to make an impact in the Club World Cup, knowing that national team manager Julian Nagelsmann is set to watch closely, considering the World Cup follows next year.

Leon Goretzka - Bayern Munich

The player that probably has the most at stake - none other than Leon Goretzka. For the last couple of years there has been a lot of uncertainty about his playing style and future at Bayern Munich.

The player has had to deal with a lot of criticism which also resulted into him losing his place in the starting eleven to rising star Aleksandar Pavlovic, not only for club but also country.

With his performances this season in Pavlovic's absence, Goretzka has regained his form and has put up impressive performances in front of manager Vincent Kompany, which earned him a call up to the national team too.

A stage like the Club World Cup gives the midfielder the chance to play for a new contract as he has made clear he has no intentions of leaving, also, to play for a spot in Nagelsmann's final squad for which is probably his last World Cup.

Felix Nmecha - Borussia Dortmund

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The player you might not have expected to be on this list, Felix Nmecha is without a doubt one of the best midfielders in the Bundesliga — when not being plagued by injuries.

A talent that reminds Dortmund fans of a player that is currently playing for the biggest club in the world. With his box-to-box playing style, Nmecha becomes player that is difficult to stop in the middle of the pitch.

Since joining Dortmund, the German midfielder has been dealing with multiple injuries which has prevented him from fully establishing himself on the team, but his time is here now.

Barring injury, Nmecha will be one to watch at the tournament in the summer, and clubs around Europe will plan to keep an eye on him.

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