Brajan Gruda joins Germany squad as Europe's dribble king
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 11:37 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Germany coach Jürgen Klopp named Brajan Gruda in his squad for upcoming matches against Serbia and the Netherlands. Gruda, a 22-year-old midfielder for RB Leipzig, has not yet made his senior international debut due to a previous abdominal muscle injury. Despite recording just two assists in six Bundesliga appearances, he leads Europe's top five leagues with an impressive average of 6.1 successful dribbles per 90 minutes. His high dribbling success rate places him ahead of notable players such as Yan Diomande and Lamine Yamal. Fans can anticipate seeing Gruda's flair in action for the national team soon.
- •Brajan Gruda plays for RB Leipzig
- •Selected for Germany's squad against Serbia and Netherlands
- •Averages 6.1 successful dribbles per 90 minutes
- •Has not debuted due to injury
- •Scored two assists in Bundesliga this season
- 11:37 AMYahoo Sports — 👑 Is this why Klopp wants him? Bundesliga star is Europe's dribble king!
"More than a few fans were probably surprised, at the very least, to see Brajan Gruda named in Germany coach Jürgen Klopp’s squad on Thursday.The 22-year-old RB Leipzig player has yet to make his se...
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