Top young Bundesliga players to watch in 2025/26

Finn Jeltsch (VfB Stuttgart) is highlighted as one of the top 10 young talents (21 or younger) poised for greater impact in the 2025/26 Bundesliga season. At just 18 years old, the centre-back became an immediate starter for Stuttgart after his winter transfer from 1. FC Nürnberg, seamlessly adapting to the Bundesliga. Regarded as one of Germany's brightest defensive prospects, Jeltsch excels in blocks and tackling, possesses effective positioning, decent pace, and composure on the ball. His market value is estimated at €20 million, and while showing few clear weaknesses, adding more physical strength is noted as a potential area for improvement.

Castello Lukeba (RB Leipzig) is also featured on the list of top young talents for the upcoming 2025/26 Bundesliga campaign. The 20-year-old centre-back has a market value of €15 million.