World Cup stars of the Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen's Malik Tillman

<p><strong>Name:</strong> <a href="https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/malik-tillman">Malik Tillman</a><br /><strong>Club:</strong> <a href="https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/clubs/bayer-04-leverkusen">Bayer Leverkusen</a><br /><strong>Nation:</strong> USA<br /><strong>International debut:</strong> 2 June 2022<br /><strong>Caps:</strong> 35<br /><strong>International goals:</strong> 5</p> <p><em>Stats correct as of 7 July 2026</em></p> <p><strong>How was his 2025/26 season?</strong></p> <p>Although something of a transitional campaign at Leverkusen following the departure of <a href="https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/xabi-alonso-bayer-leverkusen-firefighting-relegation-to-title-31861">Xabi Alonso</a> and a host of star names, Tillman hit the ground running, notching six goals in 29 Bundesliga appearances. The former <a href="https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/clubs/fc-bayern-muenchen">Bayern Munich</a> youngster also scored twice in 10 UEFA Champions League outings.</p> <p><strong>Watch: </strong><em>Tillman featured in our Original Series <a href="https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/bundesliga-original-series-road-to-the-americas-2026-fifa-world-cup-37585">'Road to the Americas'</a></em></p>