Yan Diomande named RB Leipzig's Player of the Season for 2025/26
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Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Yan Diomande has been awarded RB Leipzig's Player of the Season for 2025/26, following a strong debut campaign in the Bundesliga. The Ivorian winger scored 12 goals and provided nine assists after his €20 million transfer from Leganés. Diomande excelled in the league, leading in duels won and completed dribbles. His standout performance came in a 6–0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt where he netted a hat-trick. Christoph Baumgartner also had a noteworthy season with 13 goals and eight assists, receiving recognition in the voting.
- •Diomande scored 12 goals and provided nine assists this season.
- •He was named the 2025/26 Bundesliga Rookie of the Season.
- •Diomande led the league with 437 duels won and 115 dribbles completed.
- •His best performance featured a hat-trick against Eintracht Frankfurt.
- •Christoph Baumgartner received one vote as an honorable mention.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bulinews Player of the Season Awards: RB Leipzig's Player of the Season
"Named the 2025/26 Bundesliga Rookie of the Season, Yan Diomande enjoyed a standout debut campaign in Germany’s top flight for RB Leipzig, scoring 12 goals and providing nine assists following his ��...
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