based on the 2025/26 season · updated 18 Aug 2026
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Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · SC Paderborn 07.
Scout report
Ruben Müller is a 21-year-old central midfielder at SC Paderborn 07, rated 61.6 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 20th of 116 on scout potential in the 2. Bundesliga and 241st of 1772 U-23 players tracked. A young player, he has been a fringe squad member this season (34.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.79 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Müller.
Judged on this season alone, Müller graded 16 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 21st of 24 of the 24 central midfielders in the 2. Bundesliga, on 0 goals, 2 assists and 2.791 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Müller, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 62, top 21% of the 24 central midfielders in the 2. Bundesliga. At 21 Müller is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 21.2 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · SC Paderborn 07 finished 3rd of 18 · an upper-table side
2.79 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 22 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (3rd of 18) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.17 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
- Ceiling. High potential at just 21 — room to grow into a bigger role.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 34.8% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Outlook
With a Rating of 61.6, Müller carries the 5th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the 2. Bundesliga (top 21%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.79 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. At 21 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (97/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow. With this floor already at 21, the ceiling gets tested by a step up in level — one to track.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
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Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the 2. Bundesliga with 600+ minutes this season.
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