Assan Ouédraogo

Key strength: Vision and passing

Creative playmaker

At just 19 years old, Assan Ouédraogo stands as RB Leipzig's brightest emerging talent in a season of uneven returns. With Die Roten Bullen languishing in 6th place and struggling for consistency—WLDWL their recent form—the young German midfielder has emerged as Marco Rose's creative lifeline. Despite modest playing time (621 minutes across 13 appearances), Ouédraogo's impact has been decisive: 3 goals and 4 assists paint the picture of a player who makes every touch count. His €28 million market value already reflects a club betting big on his future, and that faith is being repaid with displays of mature vision and technique rare for his age. Operating as a creative hub, the teenager dictates tempo with 70-rated passing ability that belies his years, threading through balls to attackers while maintaining defensive discipline. In a Leipzig squad seeking identity amid a patchy run, Ouédraogo represents both present solution and future cornerstone—a complete midfielder whose technical excellence and tactical intelligence suggest Germany may have found its next midfield generational talent.