+18 | Commercial Content | T&C's Apply | Play Responsibly | Publishing Principles

First Division A

First Division A news

Julian Nagelsmann

Germany snap up former member of Kompany's staff

Julian Nagelsmann has moved to overhaul his backroom staff as Germany ramp up their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed on Tuesday that they have secured a deal to bring in a high-profile specialist to ensure the squad is in peak physical condition for the tournament.

GermanyJ. Nagelsmann
Nathan De Cat Anderlecht 2025

De Cat reveals stance on January exit amid Spurs interest

Anderlecht’s teenage sensation Nathan De Cat has spoken publicly about growing Premier League interest from Tottenham and Aston Villa, insisting he has “no intention” of leaving in January despite major clubs tracking his rise. With the 17-year-old already valued at over €20 million (£17.5m/$23m) and viewed as one of Europe’s elite young midfielders, speculation continues to mount.

N. De CatTottenham
SOCCER JPL D12 CHARLEROI VS RSC ANDERLECHT

Belgian wonderkid urged to avoid Premier League transfer

Highly rated Anderlecht midfielder Nathan de Cat has been urged to steer clear of a Premier League move despite rising interest from Tottenham, Aston Villa and Brighton. With Europe’s elite monitoring the 17-year-old, analyst Marc Degryse believes the starlet must develop in Germany before taking the leap to England, warning that an early step to the Premier League could stunt his long-term rise.

N. De CatTottenham
SOCCER JPL D12 CHARLEROI VS RSC ANDERLECHT

Bayern and Dortmund among top clubs in for Anderlecht's midfield prodigy

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have entered a high-stakes battle for Anderlecht’s 17-year-old prodigy Nathan De Cat. The Belgian youth international has risen rapidly from academy standout to first-team regular, attracting top clubs with his tactical intelligence and dominant performances. With his contract running until 2027, De Cat has become the centre of a transfer race between the two Bundesliga giants.

Bayern MunichBorussia Dortmund
SOCCER JPL D8 CLUB BRUGGE VS STVV

'I dream of wearing the Milan shirt' - Brugge striker reveals transfer wish

Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi confessed that he "dreams of wearing the AC Milan shirt" one day, adding that he regularly watches Massimiliano Allegri's team. This past summer, the Rossoneri signed Swiss international Ardon Jashari from Brugge in what was a record transfer fee received by the Belgian Pro League giants. Tresoldi dreams of following a similar pathway to the Serie A.

N. TresoldiA. Jashari
Advertisement
Senne Lammens 2024-25

Man Utd's Lammens saga isn't over—make improved offer

Manchester United are not giving up in their pursuit of Senne Lammens, with the club making an improved offer after initially failing to agree personal terms with the Belgian goalkeeper. With just days left in the transfer window, the Red Devils are pushing to add depth with Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir struggling as Ruben Amorim continues to reshape his squad at Old Trafford.

S. LammensManchester United
Andre Onana Man Utd 2024-25

Onana in line for shock transfer to new Premier League club

Andre Onana could leave Manchester United in a shock transfer this summer as one of their Premier League rivals are keen on signing the Cameroonian goalkeeper. The Red Devils are expected to remain busy in the final week of the summer transfer window as they are closing in on signing Belgian star Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp to bolster the goalkeeping position.

A. OnanaManchester United

Betting spotlight

Premier League top 6 odds: Chelsea crisis means there is betting value
See more betting articles

Frequently asked questions

Bayern Munich are the most decorated team in the history of Bundesliga with 32 top-flight titles to their name. Their most recent title came in the 2022-23 season, which was their 11th straight league title.

There are 18 teams in the current format of the Bundesliga. Bundesliga, as we know it today, was formed in 1962 with the 1963-64 season being the first-ever season. It began with 16 teams, but was expanded to 18 teams ahead of the 1965-66 season.

Karl-Heinz 'Charly' Korbel, with 602 appearances to his name, holds the record for making the most appearances in Bundesliga history. The defender achieved this feat with just one club: Eintracht Frankfurt.

Gerd Muller, inarguably the greatest German forward of all-time, is Bundesliga's all-time leading goalscorer with 365 goals to his name in 427 appearances. All his goals came in a Bayern Munich jersey.

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has registered the most assists in Bundesliga history, with 207 and counting.

Former German defender Klaus Fitchel is the oldest player ever to play in the Bundesliga. Fitchel was aged 43 years and 184 days when he played for Schalke on the final matchday of the 1987-88 campaign.

Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko, at 16 years and one day, became the youngest player in Bundesliga history to play in the league, when he came on for Erling Haaland in the 2020-21 season in a game against Hertha Berlin.

Robert Lewandowski, Marco Reus, Ilkay Gundogan, Stefan Effenberg, Toni Kroos, Gerd Muller, Franz Beckenbauer, Manuel Neuer, Antonio Rudiger, and Arjen Robben are some of the most famous players to have played in the Bundesliga.

Xabi Alonso, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Jurgen Klopp, Julian Nagelsmann, Jupp Heynckes, Ralf Rangnick, Thomas Tuchel, Otto Rehhagel, Matthias Sammer, and Giovanni Trapattoni are some of the most famous managers to have managed a Bundesliga club.

Borussia Dortmund's electrifying stadium Signal Iduna Park is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga with a capacity of 81.365.

Harry Kane's €95 million move from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich in 2023 is Bundesliga's most expensive transfer of all-time.

Older