Kevin Stöger

Key strength: Vision and passing

Creative playmaker

In a season of struggle for Borussia Mönchengladbach—languishing in 12th place with an inconsistent LDDWL run—Austrian veteran Kevin Stöger has emerged as the Foals' quiet architect. The 32-year-old attacking midfielder, donning the iconic No. 7, has anchored 25 appearances and over 1,100 minutes of composed playmaking for a side starved of stability. Stöger's 1 goal and 4 assists only tell part of the story. With a 55-rated passing attribute—his standout trait—the €2m-valued Austrian serves as the crucial link between defensive anchor Yannik Engelhardt and the forward line. His vision unlocks stubborn defenses where younger, flashier talents falter. What's striking is his discipline amid the chaos: just 2 yellow cards across 25 outings speak to a player who dictates tempo without resorting to cynicism. While Gladbach fights to rediscover their European pedigree, Stöger's subtle artistry—one perfectly weighted pass at a time—keeps the Foals' attack ticking.