Maximilian Mittelstädt

Maximilian Mittelstädt is Stuttgart's Silver Creator patrolling the left flank. A winner of four career trophies, including the prestigious DFB Pokal, the 29-year-old provides the tactical Balance necessary for a side competing at the highest level of German football. Since joining the club in 2023, he has evolved into a key component of their progressive system.

Across 18 appearances and 1,232 minutes this season, Mittelstädt has established himself as a vital hybrid engine. While he is currently going through a quiet spell and searching for rhythm, his Defense rating of 73 highlights his underlying quality and reliability. He has already earned the WALL and INTERCEPTOR badges, averaging 2.8 tackles per 90 minutes to nullify opposition threats. This defensive solidity combined with his high Intensity on the overlap makes him far more than a traditional creator, offering protection and creativity in equal measure.

Currently valued at a stable €20M, his market position reflects his importance to the squad's overall structure. As the season progresses, his ability to handle the high Stakes of domestic competition will be crucial. Stuttgart will rely on him to rediscover his peak form to ensure they remain competitive in the upper echelons of the table.