30 goals from Harry Kane, 20 points from Luis Díaz, 21 assists from Michael Olise – FC Bayern’s offense is on fire, but not every attacker was able to impress in the first half of the season.
Harry Kane has long since assumed the role at FC Bayern that was hoped for. With 30 goals and three assists in 25 games, he outshines all his attacking colleagues. In addition, he has top marks for shots (3.92 per game), 5.92 ball actions in the opposition penalty area and a finishing rate of 30.6 per cent – all clearly the best. His sofa score of 7.91 is just as outstanding. Even more noteworthy: his work in defence and for the team is exceptional. FCBinside rating: 1
Michael Olise impresses above all with his game intelligence. With 10 goals and 11 assists, he is directly involved in 21 goals, and he also created the most big chances (17). 2.40 important passes per game, 6.76 ball contacts in the penalty area and a pass rate of 82% are proof of his playmaking qualities. The goal rate (11.8%) still has room for improvement, but his influence is enormous. He is currently confirming his strong first season in the record champions‘ shirt. Sofa score value: 7.59. FCBinside grade: 1.5
Díaz convinces, behind Kane there is a quality gap
Luis Díaz brings dynamism, pace and pace to the goal. 13 goals, seven assists and a constant threat in one-on-one situations (49.3% successful dribbles) make him an asset on the left flank. 6.36 ball contacts in the penalty area and a sofa score of 7.33 show that the Colombian new signing delivers, even if there is still room for improvement in terms of chance conversion (19.4%). In addition, his enormously team-oriented performance at the back must also be emphasized. FCBinside rating: 1.5
Serge Gnabry started the season strongly, but was unable to maintain this level. Five goals and nine assists in 21 appearances are decent, but 1.76 shots and 1.19 important passes per game are comparatively low. There is also potential for improvement in terms of goal conversion (13.5%) and dribbling (51.5%). Nevertheless, there are currently many indications that Gnabry will extend his contract, and he is also valued within the team. With Musiala returning next year, however, he will have to fight for playing time. Sofa score: 6.99. FCBinside grade: 3
Nicolas Jackson was mostly only used as a wild card in 18 games and scored five goals at a rate of 21.7%. With only 0.61 important passes, 1.28 shots and 30.8% successful dribbles, his impact remained low. The sofa score value of 6.74 reflects the rather disappointing first half of the season so far despite decent scoring points. FCBinside grade: 4
Bayern’s attack is currently being carried by three players in particular. Kane is scoring like an assembly line, Olise continues to play himself into focus and Díaz brings pace and commitment. Behind them, Gnabry and Jackson lack consistency or assertiveness. One thing is clear for the second half of the season: the front line is working, but more depth could make the difference. Jamal Musiala is another top-class player about to return, but the absence of Harry Kane is unlikely to be compensated for, at least for the knockout games in the top flight.