- Victor Boniface secures spot in Bundesliga Team of the Season alongside five other outstanding players from Bayern Leverkusen
- Despite a three-month injury setback, Boniface’s remarkable performances on the field contribute to Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten season
Victor Boniface, the prolific Super Eagles and Bayern Leverkusen striker has clinched a coveted spot in the Bundesliga Team of the Season.
Joining five other outstanding players from Bayern Leverkusen—Jonathan Tah, Jeremie Frimpong, Alejandro Grimaldo, Granit Xhaka, and Florian Wirtz—Boniface’s inclusion is a testament to his pivotal role in securing Bayer Leverkusen’s maiden Bundesliga triumph, remaining unbeaten in 31 league matches this season.
Despite a three-month injury setback, Boniface’s performances on the field have been remarkable throughout the season.
Since his transfer from USG to Bayer Leverkusen last summer, the Nigerian sensation has dazzled fans with his exceptional form, netting 10 goals and providing 9 assists. His stellar contributions have firmly established him as a leading contender for the coveted signing-of-the-season accolade.
Among other notable selections, Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel claimed the title of the league’s best shot-stopper. At the same time, Waldemar Anton of Stuttgart joined three Bayer Leverkusen defenders in the formidable back four. In midfield, Bayer Leverkusen’s Xhaka and Wirtz, alongside Bayern Munich’s rising star Jamal Musiala, form an impressive trio.
Boniface spearheads an illustrious attacking triumvirate in the Bundesliga Team of the Season, flanked by Serhou Guirassy and Harry Kane. This formidable trio has amassed an impressive tally of 71 Bundesliga goals, leaving an indelible mark on the league.