Leipzig had a decent 2023/2024 Bundesliga campaign, kicking off with a Super Cup win against Bayern Munich and finishing the season in fourth place behind Bayern, Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen to secure UEFA Champions League qualification ahead of next season.
The Red Bulls were one of the better sides in Germany’s top-flight league this season. However, inconsistent form and profligacy in front of goal cost them dearly in other competitions like the DFB-POKAL and the Champions League.
Soccernet.football has ranked the best performers for The Red Bulls this season.
5. Amadou Haidara
The 26-year-old Malian is an energetic, box-to-box midfielder known for his strong defensive qualities and love of tackling, though he is not strictly a defensive midfielder.
The Mali international proved himself to be a capable passer and a decent goal threat in the final third. He often looked to drive the team forward when he had the ball, but his best attribute was his relentless pressing and ability to win the ball back high up the pitch.
Haidara found the back of the net twice and provided one assist across 21 Bundesliga appearances for the Red Bulls this season.
4. Dani Olmo
Since his move from Dinamo Zagreb in 2020, Olmo has gone on to become one of Leipzig’s most valuable assets thanks to his impressive versatility in attack, capable of playing anywhere along the front line and as a number 10.
The 26-year-old Spanish international was a key contributor for the Red Bulls in attack whenever he was on the pitch, opening games up for teammates and causing headaches for opposition defenders.
Olmo contributed 4 goals and 5 assists in 21 Bundesliga appearances for Leipzig this season.
3. David Raum
Since signing for RB Leipzig in 2022, Raum has established himself as a very vital member of the team, putting in several impressive performances which have seen him become a mainstay in the German national team.
The 26-year-old full-back proved to be a constant attacking threat on the left flank, making bursting runs and whipping in dangerous deliveries which caused problems for opposition defenders.
Raum scored twice and provided eight assists in 31 Bundesliga appearances for the Red Bulls. He is set to be in the thick of the action for Germany when the Euros commence.
2. Xavi Simons
The exciting Dutch youngster, on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, was one of RB Leipzig’s brightest sparks this season, impressing heavily with high level performances throughout the 2023/2024 campaign.
The 21-year-old attacker was in fine form for the best part of the campaign and he contributed significantly in attack for the Red Bulls, notching 8 goals and providing 11 assists across 32 Bundesliga appearances.
Xavi’s impressive season has caught the eyes of top clubs around Europe with Spanish and English clubs already credited with interest in the forward.
1. Loïs Openda
Openda made the switch from RC Lens to RB Leipzig last summer and the Belgian forward went on to enjoy a fantastic debut season in the Bundesliga, spear-heading the Red Bulls’ attack and leading their charge for Champions League qualification.
The Belgium international utilized his blistering pace and unmatched determination to chase down opponents and opportunities to often create scoring chances out of nothing for his team.
Leipzig’s most prolific attacker this season, Openda contributed 31 goal involvements and six MOTM performances across 34 Bundesliga appearances for the Red Bulls this season.