World Cup stars of the Bundesliga: Bayern Munich’s Ismael Saibari

<p><strong>Name:</strong> <a href="https://www.bundesliga.com/en/player/ismael-saibari">Ismael Saibari</a><strong><br />Club:</strong> <a href="https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/clubs/fc-bayern-muenchen">Bayern Munich</a><strong><br />Nation: </strong>Morocco<strong><br />International debut: </strong>12 September 2023<strong><br />Caps: </strong>35<strong><br />International goals: </strong>12</p> <p><em>Stats correct as of 7 July 2026</em></p> <p><strong>How was his 2025/26 season?</strong></p> <p>In what was his third consecutive season in the Dutch Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven, Saibari continued his sharp upwards trajectory towards stardom, helping PSV claim a record-equaling 27th league title. The 25-year-old averaged a goal involvement every 93 minutes, netting 15 times and setting up eight in 27 league appearances – a haul for which he was named the Eredivisie’s Player of the Year.</p> <p>The Moroccan also delivered similarly eye-catching performances on the European stage, returning three goals in seven UEFA Champions League appearances, including memorable strikes against German opposition in the form of both new employers Bayern as well as <a href="https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/clubs/bayer-04-leverkusen">Bayer Leverkusen</a>, as PSV suffered an unfortunate league-phase elimination.</p>