BVB Player Ratings 2016-17: Midfielder Grades

SHENZHEN, CHINA - JULY 28: Christian Pulisic (C) of Borussia Dortmund celebrates with team mate Gonzalo Castro celebrates after he scores the first goal during the 2016 International Champions Cup match between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund at Shenzhen Universiade Stadium on July 28, 2016 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
SHENZHEN, CHINA - JULY 28: Christian Pulisic (C) of Borussia Dortmund celebrates with team mate Gonzalo Castro celebrates after he scores the first goal during the 2016 International Champions Cup match between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund at Shenzhen Universiade Stadium on July 28, 2016 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) /
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ALTACH, AUSTRIA – AUGUST 05: Sebastian Rode of Dortmund handles the ball during the friendly match between AFC Sunderland v Borussia Dortmund at Cashpoint Arena on August 5, 2016 in Altach, Austria. (Photo by Deniz Calagan/Getty Images)
ALTACH, AUSTRIA – AUGUST 05: Sebastian Rode of Dortmund handles the ball during the friendly match between AFC Sunderland v Borussia Dortmund at Cashpoint Arena on August 5, 2016 in Altach, Austria. (Photo by Deniz Calagan/Getty Images) /

Sebastian Rode

The other Bayern to Dortmund player. Rode arrived with a general expectation of being nothing more than a rotational player. It looked as though he would prove just that role before he got injured. Rode only made nine appearances, and so much like many other midfielders this season, just seemed a little lackluster. Rode’s 6.46 match rating backs that statement up.

Player Grade: C