3 Bundesliga superstar players that could fit perfectly at Real Madrid

DAYOT UPAMECANO- RB LEIPZIG, AGE 22

Dayot Upamecano is currently the most sought after defender. The young Frenchman is one of the best young defenders out there, however, it is his ball-playing ability that puts him above the likes of several other young prodigies.

As a modern-day center-back, playing out the back and starting attacks has grown to become a common tactic which is why most managers now look for ball-playing defenders. This is a skill that Upamecano possesses which also makes him more suitable to fit in the Real Madrid system.

Let’s look at a few numbers to get a better understanding of how impactful a player Dayot Upamecano is. The 2019/20 season’s statistics will be used since last season was his breakthrough campaign.

In the 2019/20 season, Upamecano had the fifth-highest number of passes towards the final third in the Bundesliga (163 passes). He also maintained a successful dribbling rate of 81.3% which saw being which made him the 8th best dribbler in the Bundesliga last season. Defensively, Upamecano won the second-most aerial duels in the 2018/19 season with a success rate of 81%. The following statistics have been taken from FBref.

The signing of Dayot Upamecano would certainly be a smart move for the club since Los Blancos lack a proper replacement for Sergio Ramos. However, the catch here is that several other clubs have shown interest in landing the Frenchman. Manchester United are one of the many that are willing to go all out for the defender.