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Bundesliga 2019/20 Team of the Season: Sancho, Lewandowski lead star-studded team

By Tushar Bahl

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund at Commerzbank-Arena on September 22, 2019 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund at Commerzbank-Arena on September 22, 2019 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images) /
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Denis Zakaria had a solid first half of the season but didn’t play after the restart. (Photo by Ronny Hartmann / AFP)
Denis Zakaria had a solid first half of the season but didn’t play after the restart. (Photo by Ronny Hartmann / AFP) /

Defensive Midfielder: Denis Zakaria (Borussia Mönchengladbach)

23 Appearances, 2 Goals, 2 Assists

Denis Zakaria played a crucial role in Borussia Mönchengladbach’s impressive first half of the season from the middle of the park. His defensive prowess and ability to carry the ball forward made him a handful for the opposition to deal with on both ends of the pitch.

He was largely used in a number six role by Marco Rose this season, but also showed that he is more than comfortable playing in a more defensive position, and he was even used as a centre back thrice. He is tall, mobile and has the pace to ensure that forwards do not get past him. He plays the role of the sweeper really well, but is also an equally dangerous threat going forward.

Other notable mentions include Joshua Kimmich and Emre Can.

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