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This is a list of foreign players in the Bundesliga, which commenced play in 1963. The following players must meet both of the following two criteria:

  1. Have played at least one Bundesliga game. Players who were signed by Bundesliga clubs, but only played in lower league, cup and/or European games, or did not play in any competitive games at all, are not included. Players of 2. Bundesliga clubs are also not included.
  2. Are considered foreign, i.e., outside Germany determined by the following:
A player is considered foreign if he is not eligible to play for the national team of Germany.

More specifically,

Clubs listed are those for which the player has played at least one Bundesliga gameand seasons are those in which the player has played at least one Bundesliga game. Note that seasons, not calendar years, are used. For example, "1992–95" indicates that the player has played in every season from 1992–93 to 1994–95, but not necessarily every calendar year from 1992 to 1995. Therefore, a player should always have a listing under at least two years — for instance, a player making his debut in 2014, during the 2013–14 season, will have '2013–14' after his name. This follows general practice in expressing sporting seasons.

Also please consider, that season specifications shall only be divided into more than one element, if a player has at least one season played no game in the Bundesliga. For example, a player plays in 2012–13 at club "A" and in 2013–14 at club "B", the correct season specification is "2012–14". This approach is used to keep the list more clear and readable.

In bold: players who have played at least one Bundesliga game in the current season (2020–21), and are still at the clubs for which they have played. This does not include current players of a Bundesliga club who have not played a Bundesliga game in the current season.

As of 17 August 2022

Naturalized players


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UEFA



Albania



Armenia



Austria



Belarus


Kevin De Bruyne was awarded Footballer of the Year in Germany in 2015
Kevin De Bruyne was awarded Footballer of the Year in Germany in 2015

Belgium


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Bosnia and Herzegovina


Until 1992 part of SFR Yugoslavia

Sergej Barbarez, top goalscorer in 00–01
Sergej Barbarez, top goalscorer in 00–01
Edin Džeko, top goalscorer in 09–10
Edin Džeko, top goalscorer in 09–10

Bulgaria


Krasimir Balakov was part of the magic triangle at VfB Stuttgart from 1995 to 1997 (together with Giovane Élber and Fredi Bobic)
Krasimir Balakov was part of the "magic triangle" at VfB Stuttgart from 1995 to 1997 (together with Giovane Élber and Fredi Bobic)

Croatia


Until 1991 part of SFR Yugoslavia

Striker Ivan Klasnić played a key role in Werder Bremen's 2000s success, culminating in winning the double of German championship and DFB-Pokal in 2003–04
Striker Ivan Klasnić played a key role in Werder Bremen's 2000s success, culminating in winning the double of German championship and DFB-Pokal in 2003–04

Cyprus


Central midfielder David Jarolím, 2008–2010 Hamburger SV captain, earned 318 caps in the Bundesliga
Central midfielder David Jarolím, 2008–2010 Hamburger SV captain, earned 318 caps in the Bundesliga
in January 2001, playmaker Tomáš Rosický joined Borussia Dortmund for a then Bundesliga record transfer fee of DM 25 million (€12.5 million)
in January 2001, playmaker Tomáš Rosický joined Borussia Dortmund for a then Bundesliga record transfer fee of DM 25 million (€12.5 million)

Czech Republic


Until 1992 Czechoslovakia

Ebbe Sand, top goalscorer in 00–01
Ebbe Sand, top goalscorer in 00–01
Allan Simonsen was awarded European Footballer of the Year in 1977
Allan Simonsen was awarded European Footballer of the Year in 1977

Denmark


Kevin Keegan was awarded European Footballer of the Year in 1978 and 1979
Kevin Keegan was awarded European Footballer of the Year in 1978 and 1979

England



Estonia



Faroe Islands



Finland


Left back Bixente Lizarazu, 1998 FIFA World Cup winner
Left back Bixente Lizarazu, 1998 FIFA World Cup winner
Playmaker Johan Micoud was a pivotal figure in Werder Bremen's 2000s success, culminating in winning the double of German championship and DFB-Pokal in 2003–04
Playmaker Johan Micoud was a pivotal figure in Werder Bremen's 2000s success, culminating in winning the double of German championship and DFB-Pokal in 2003–04
Franck Ribéry was awarded Footballer of the Year (Germany) in 2008 and European Footballer of the Year in 2013
Franck Ribéry was awarded Footballer of the Year (Germany) in 2008 and European Footballer of the Year in 2013
2018 FIFA World Cup winner Lucas Hernandez moved to Bayern Munich in the most expensive incoming transfer in Bundesliga history
2018 FIFA World Cup winner Lucas Hernandez moved to Bayern Munich in the most expensive incoming transfer in Bundesliga history

France


Levan Kobiashvili is the second most capped foreign player in Bundesliga history (351 games)
Levan Kobiashvili is the second most capped foreign player in Bundesliga history (351 games)
Theofanis Gekas, top goalscorer in 06–07
Theofanis Gekas, top goalscorer in 06–07

Georgia



Greece



Hungary



Iceland



Israel



Italy


Luca Toni, top goalscorer in 07–08
Luca Toni, top goalscorer in 07–08

Kazakhstan



Kosovo


Until 1992 part of SFR Yugoslavia, from 1992 to 2003 part of FR Yugoslavia, from 2003 to 2006 part of Serbia and Montenegro, from 2006 to 2008/2016 part of Serbia


Latvia



Liechtenstein



Lithuania



Luxembourg



Malta



Moldova



Montenegro


Until 1992 part of SFR Yugoslavia, from 1992 to 2003 part of FR Yugoslavia, from 2003 to 2006 part of Serbia and Montenegro

From 2008 to 2011, Mark van Bommel was the first and thus far only foreign captain of Bayern Munich
From 2008 to 2011, Mark van Bommel was the first and thus far only foreign captain of Bayern Munich
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, top goalscorer in 11–12
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, top goalscorer in 11–12
From 2003 to 2007, Roy Makaay was the leading goalscorer of Bayern Munich
From 2003 to 2007, Roy Makaay was the leading goalscorer of Bayern Munich
Arjen Robben was awarded Footballer of the Year (Germany) in 2010
Arjen Robben was awarded Footballer of the Year (Germany) in 2010

Netherlands


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Jørn Andersen was the first ever foreign Bundesliga top goalscorer (18 goals in 89–90)
Jørn Andersen was the first ever foreign Bundesliga top goalscorer (18 goals in 89–90)

North Macedonia


Until 1991 part of SFR Yugoslavia, from 1991 to 2019 named Republic of Macedonia


Norway



Poland


Robert Lewandowski, top goalscorer in 13–14, 15–16, 17–18,18–19, 19–20 and 20–21
Robert Lewandowski, top goalscorer in 13–14, 15–16, 17–18,
18–19, 19–20 and 20–21
Artur Wichniarek is the Bundesliga all-time top goalscorer of Arminia Bielefeld (45 goals)
Artur Wichniarek is the Bundesliga all-time top goalscorer of Arminia Bielefeld (45 goals)

Portugal



Republic of Ireland



Romania


Roman Neustädter, born in Ukraine (then part of the Soviet Union), International for Germany and Russia
Roman Neustädter, born in Ukraine (then part of the Soviet Union), International for Germany and Russia

Russia


Until 1991 Soviet Union, from 1991 to 1992 CIS


Scotland



Serbia


Until 1992 SFR Yugoslavia, from 1992 to 2003 FR Yugoslavia, from 2003 to 2006 Serbia and Montenegro

Neven Subotić formed with Mats Hummels the centre-back pairing of Borussia Dortmund during the Jürgen Klopp era (2008–2015)
Neven Subotić formed with Mats Hummels the centre-back pairing of Borussia Dortmund during the Jürgen Klopp era (2008–2015)
Marek Mintál, top goalscorer in 04–05
Marek Mintál, top goalscorer in 04–05

Slovakia


Until 1992 part of Czechoslovakia


Slovenia


Until 1991 part of SFR Yugoslavia

Javi Martínez's move to Bayern Munich previously held the record for the most expensive incoming transfer in Bundesliga history
Javi Martínez's move to Bayern Munich previously held the record for the most expensive incoming transfer in Bundesliga history

Spain


Ronnie Hellström is the most capped foreign goalkeeper in Bundesliga history (266 matches)
Ronnie Hellström is the most capped foreign goalkeeper in Bundesliga history (266 matches)

Sweden


Stéphane Chapuisat is the 5th best foreign goalscorer in Bundesliga history (106 goals)
Stéphane Chapuisat is the 5th best foreign goalscorer in Bundesliga history (106 goals)

Switzerland


Central midfielder Ciriaco Sforza signed for Kaiserslautern thrice and Bayern München twice (265 Bundesliga matches)
Central midfielder Ciriaco Sforza signed for Kaiserslautern thrice and Bayern München twice (265 Bundesliga matches)

Turkey


Gelsenkirchen native Halil Altıntop is the third most capped foreign player in Bundesliga history
Gelsenkirchen native Halil Altıntop is the third most capped foreign player in Bundesliga history
Yunus Mallı is (alike Mohamed Zidan) the Bundesliga all-time top goalscorer of Mainz 05 (27 goals)
Yunus Mallı is (alike Mohamed Zidan) the Bundesliga all-time top goalscorer of Mainz 05 (27 goals)
Nuri Şahin is the youngest player capped in Bundesliga history (16 years, eleven months and one day)
Nuri Şahin is the youngest player capped in Bundesliga history (16 years, eleven months and one day)

Ukraine


Until 1991 part of Soviet Union, from 1991 to 1992 part of CIS


Wales



CONMEBOL



Argentina



Bolivia



Brazil


In 2004, Aílton was the first ever foreign player to be awarded Footballer of the Year (Germany)
In 2004, Aílton was the first ever foreign player to be awarded Footballer of the Year (Germany)
Giovane Élber, top goalscorer in 02–03
Giovane Élber, top goalscorer in 02–03
Grafite, top goalscorer in 08–09 and Footballer of the Year (Germany) in 2009
Grafite, top goalscorer in 08–09 and Footballer of the Year (Germany) in 2009
Zé Roberto is the fourth most capped foreign player in Bundesliga history
Zé Roberto is the fourth most capped foreign player in Bundesliga history

Chile



Colombia



Ecuador



Paraguay



Peru


Claudio Pizarro scored 190 Bundesliga goals, a record for a foreign player
Claudio Pizarro scored 190 Bundesliga goals, a record for a foreign player

Uruguay



Venezuela



CAF



Algeria



Angola



Benin



Burkina Faso



Cameroon



Congo



Democratic Republic of Congo


Until 1997 named Zaire

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was awarded African Footballer of the Year in 2015
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was awarded African Footballer of the Year in 2015

Egypt



Equatorial Guinea



Gabon



Gambia



Ghana



Guinea



Guinea-Bissau



Ivory Coast



Mali



Morocco



Mozambique



Namibia



Nigeria



Senegal


Papiss Cissé is the Bundesliga all-time top goalscorer of SC Freiburg (37 goals)
Papiss Cissé is the Bundesliga all-time top goalscorer of SC Freiburg (37 goals)

Sierra Leone



South Africa



Togo



Tunisia



Uganda



Zambia



Zimbabwe



AFC



Australia



Cambodia



China PR



Iran


Attacking midfielder Shinji Kagawa played a key role in Borussia Dortmund's championships 10–11 and 11–12
Attacking midfielder Shinji Kagawa played a key role in Borussia Dortmund's championships 10–11 and 11–12

Japan



Korea DPR



Korea Republic



Lebanon



Philippines



Tajikistan



Thailand



CONCACAF



Canada



Costa Rica



Jamaica



Mexico



Panama



Suriname



Trinidad and Tobago


Jermaine Jones, International for Germany and the United States
Jermaine Jones, International for Germany and the United States

United States



OFC



New Zealand



See also



Notes


Notes:

  1. Players that have been born abroad, moved to Germany later than the age of twelve, acquired German citizenship and waived the opportunity to play for the national teams of their native countries in order to be eligible to play for Germany
  2. Held Austrian citizenship only between 1981 and 1984, so he was a foreign Bundesliga player only in the season 1983-84.
  3. Held Austrian citizenship only from 1996 onwards, so he was a foreign Bundesliga player for Croatia in 1993-94.
  4. Alphabetical ordering follows Belgian customs
  5. Held Cypriot citizenship only from 2002 onwards, so he was not a foreign Bundesliga player in 1995-97
  6. Alphabetical ordering follows Dutch customs
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    Born in Argentina
  2. ^
    Born in Australia
  3. ^
    Born in Austria
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    Born in Azerbaijan (then part of the Soviet Union)
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    Born in Belarus (then part of the Soviet Union)
  6. ^
    Born in Belgium
  7. ^
    Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  8. ^
    Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina (then part of SFR Yugoslavia)
  9. ^
    Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina (then part of Kingdom of Yugoslavia)
  10. ^
    Born in Brazil
  11. ^
    Born in Cameroon
  12. ^
    Born in Canada
  13. ^
    Born in Croatia (then part of SFR Yugoslavia)
  14. ^
    Born in Cape Verde
  15. ^
    Born in Curaçao (constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, then part of the Netherlands Antilles)
  16. ^
    Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo
  17. ^
    Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo (then Zaïre)
  18. ^
    Born in Denmark
  19. ^
    Born in England
  20. ^
    Born in France
  21. ^
    Born in the French Guiana (Overseas territory of the French Republic)
  22. ^
    Born in Germany
  23. ^
    Born in Germany (then part of Allied-occupied Germany)
  24. ^
    Born in Germany (then part of the German Empire)
  25. ^
    Born in Germany (then part of West Germany)
  26. ^
    Born in Ghana
  27. ^
    Born in Greenland (autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark)
  28. ^
    Born in Guinea-Bissau
  29. ^
    Born in Hungary
  30. ^
    Born in Indonesia
  31. ^
    Born in Italy
  32. ^
    Born in Ivory Coast
  33. ^
    Born in Jamaica
  34. ^
    Born in Japan
  35. ^
    Born in Kosovo (then part of SFR Yugoslavia)
  36. ^
    Born in Kyrgyzstan (then part of the Soviet Union)
  37. ^
    Born in Latvia (then part of the Soviet Union)
  38. ^
    Born in Lebanon
  39. ^
    Born in Liberia
  40. ^
    Born in Martinique (Overseas department of the French Republic)
  41. ^
    Born in Morocco
  42. ^
    Born in Mozambique (then part of Portuguese Mozambique)
  43. ^
    Born in Nazi Germany
  44. ^
    Born in the Netherlands
  45. ^
    Born in Nigeria
  46. ^
    Born in North Macedonia (then part of SFR Yugoslavia)
  47. ^
    Born in Norway
  48. ^
    Born in Pakistan
  49. ^
    Born in Portugal
  50. ^
    Born in Romania
  51. ^
    Born in Russia (then part of the Soviet Union)
  52. ^
    Born in Scotland
  53. ^
    Born in Senegal
  54. ^
    Born in Serbia (then part of SFR Yugoslavia)
  55. ^
    Born in Serbia (then part of Yugoslavia)
  56. ^
    Born in Sierra Leone
  57. ^
    Born in Slovakia
  58. ^
    Born in Slovakia (then part of Czechoslovakia)
  59. ^
    Born in Slovenia (then part of SFR Yugoslavia)
  60. ^
    Born in South Africa
  61. ^
    Born in Spain
  62. ^
    Born in Suriname
  63. ^
    Born in Sweden
  64. ^
    Born in Switzerland
  65. ^
    Born in Tajikistan (then part of the Soviet Union)
  66. ^
    Transylvanian Saxon. Born in Romania (then part of Hungary)
  67. ^
    Born in the United States
  68. ^
    Born in Ukraine (then part of the Soviet Union)
  69. ^
    Born in Venezuela
  70. ^
    Born in Zambia
  71. ^
  72. ^
  73. ^
  74. ^
  75. ^
  76. ^
  77. ^
    Capped for the Brazil national under-18 football team
  78. ^
  79. ^
  80. ^
  81. ^
  82. ^
  83. ^
  84. ^
    Capped for the Denmark national under-20 football team
  85. ^
  86. ^
    Capped for the Denmark national under-18 football team
  87. ^
  88. ^
    Capped for the Denmark national under-16 football team
  89. ^
  90. ^
  91. ^
  92. ^
  93. ^
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  95. ^
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  102. ^
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  106. ^
  107. ^
  108. ^
  109. ^
  110. ^
  111. ^
  112. ^
  113. ^
  114. ^
  115. ^
    Capped for the Netherlands national under-20 football team
  116. ^
  117. ^
    Capped for the Netherlands national under-18 football team
  118. ^
  119. ^
    Capped for the Netherlands national under-16 football team
  120. ^
    Capped for the Netherlands national under-15 football team
  121. ^
  122. ^
    Capped for the Norway national under-23 football team
  123. ^
  124. ^
    Capped for the Norway national under-19 football team
  125. ^
    Capped for the Norway national under-18 football team
  126. ^
  127. ^
    Capped for the Norway national under-16 football team
  128. ^
    Capped for the Norway national under-15 football team
  129. ^
  130. ^
    Capped for the Portugal national football B team
  131. ^
  132. ^
  133. ^
    Capped for the Serbia and Montenegro national under-18 football team
  134. ^
    Capped for the Serbia national under-17 football team
  135. ^
  136. ^
    Capped for the Sweden national under-21 football team
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  150. ^
  151. ^
  152. ^
  153. ^
    Capped for the Yugoslavia national under-21 football team

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