BVB Buzz
Fansided

Borussia Dortmund Winter Assessments: Midfield Ratings

By Antonio Salgado

DORTMUND, GERMANY - DECEMBER 16: The fans of Borussia Dortmund in actions prior to the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and SG 1899 Hoffenheim at the Signal Iduna Park on December 16, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund/Getty Images)
DORTMUND, GERMANY - DECEMBER 16: The fans of Borussia Dortmund in actions prior to the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and SG 1899 Hoffenheim at the Signal Iduna Park on December 16, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 8
Next

Nuri Sahin (7/10)

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – DECEMBER 02: Marcel Schmelzer of Dortmund and Nuri Sahin of Dortmund clap after the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund at BayArena on December 2, 2017 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/TF-Images via Getty Images)
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – DECEMBER 02: Marcel Schmelzer of Dortmund and Nuri Sahin of Dortmund clap after the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund at BayArena on December 2, 2017 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/TF-Images via Getty Images) /

Nuri Sahin’s performances this season are summed up in one word: solid. Sahin has done his job whenever he is called upon. He may never reach the heights of winning Bundesliga Player of the season like in the past, but he has performed admirably this season. He is a solid backup option to Julian Weigl. Sahin like Weigl provided cover for the defence, and an outlet to transition from defence to attack. He cannot be blamed for the defensive struggles for Dortmund, nor can he be blamed for the wastefulness of Dortmund’s attack this season. Overall, Sahin’s consistent performances stand out in a hot-and-cold season for Dortmund.

Home/Borussia Dortmund News