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Klopp ranks forwards for Germany, with Havertz at the top

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 11:13 AM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Klopp ranks forwards for Germany, with Havertz at the top

Summary

Jürgen Klopp's internal ranking of forwards for the German national team has been revealed by Bild. Arsenal's Kai Havertz is identified as the top forward, praised for his intelligence, movement, and experience. Eintracht Frankfurt's Younes Ebnoutalib ranks second, while Niclas Füllkrug, on loan at Werder Bremen, is third after notable success in the Bundesliga. Jonathan Burkardt, Nick Woltemade, and Deniz Undav are ranked fourth, fifth, and sixth, respectively. Burkardt stands as the first choice for a call-up if any of the top three are injured.

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•Klopp's rankings published after four games as Germany coach
•Havertz is recognized for his high-level experience
•Ebnoutalib rapidly rises in ranks despite limited national team appearances
•Füllkrug named third after leading Bundesliga scoring
•Burkardt positioned as next striker to be called up

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11:13 AMYahoo Sports — Klopp's striker hierarchy revealed as Arsenal star Havertz leads the way

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Four games into Jürgen Klopp's tenure as Germany coach, Bild has published what it claims is the internal ranking of forwards in the German national team.According to the German tabloid, Arsenal's Ka...
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