2. Bundesliga standouts
3 breakouts and 1 first senior season in the 2. Bundesliga, ranked by the jump in game time — refreshed nightly as matchdays land.
| Player | Club | Age | Type | Game time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Ocansey Centre-forward |  Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | First senior season | 100% |
| M. Gersbeck Goalkeeper |  Hertha BSC | 31 | Breakout | 100% ↑ was 3% |
| N. Kolbe Centre-back | Hertha BSC | 29 | Breakout | 100% ↑ was 32% |
| S. Þórðarson Defensive midfielder |  Hannover 96 | 27 | Breakout | 100% ↑ was 32% |