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Bundesliga 2023/24: Goals, Records, Milestones

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The 2023/24 Bundesliga season has been nothing short of spectacular, with numerous records broken, milestones achieved, and thrilling performances captivating football fans across Germany. As of the latest update on December 27, 2023, let’s delve into the key statistics that define this remarkable season.

Goal-Scoring Feats:

  1. Historic Heidenheim Moment:
  • Jan-Niklas Beste etched his name in history as the first-ever Bundesliga goalscorer for Heidenheim on Matchday 2.
  1. Lowest xG Goal:
  • Gonçalo Paciência’s goal on Matchday 8 in Freiburg had the lowest xG of the season, with just a 1.5% likelihood.
  1. First Heidenheim Brace:
  • Eren Dinkçi made history by becoming the first Heidenheim player to score a brace in the Bundesliga, achieving this feat against Werder Bremen on Matchday 4.
  1. Goalkeeping Brilliance:
  • In a unique occurrence, both goalkeepers in the match between Heidenheim and Frankfurt provided assists, marking the first time since data collection began in 1998/1999.

Team Performances:

  1. Hoffenheim’s Away Dominance:
  • Hoffenheim achieved a remarkable feat by winning their first five away games of the season, a feat only matched by Dortmund in 2010/11 and Bayern in 2012/13.
  1. Augsburg’s Historic Win:
  • Augsburg secured their first-ever away win after trailing by two goals, defeating Heidenheim 5-2 on Matchday 8, ending a 16-game winless streak.
  1. Leverkusen’s Winning Streak:
  • Bayer Leverkusen equaled a club record with an eight-game winning streak between Matchdays 5 and 12.
  1. Union Berlin’s Struggles:
  • 1. FC Union Berlin faced a challenging season, losing nine consecutive games after winning their first two.
  1. Stuttgart’s Record Wins:
  • VfB Stuttgart achieved a historic milestone, winning 11 games in the first half of the season, with the potential for a 12th win on Matchday 17.
  1. Leverkusen’s Prolific Scoring:
    • Leverkusen demonstrated offensive prowess, scoring two or more goals in 12 of their first 16 fixtures, setting a new Bundesliga record.

Individual Achievements:

  1. Hat-Trick Galore:
    • A total of seven hat-tricks were scored in the first 16 games, surpassing the total from the entire previous season. Harry Kane netted three, and Kevin Behrens achieved the first-ever hat-trick of headers on Matchday 1.
  2. Serhou Guirassy’s Record:
    • Serhou Guirassy set a new Bundesliga record by scoring 14 goals in the first eight matchdays.
  3. Thomas Müller’s Milestones:
    • Thomas Müller scored his first goal of the season on Matchday 9, marking 15 consecutive seasons of scoring for Bayern. He also became the first Bayern player to appear in 16 different seasons.
  4. Mats Hummels’ Milestone:
    • Mats Hummels equaled a league record by scoring in his 16th straight season, joining a prestigious list of players.
  5. Harry Kane’s Goal-Scoring Prowess:
    • Harry Kane made history by reaching 17 goals in just 11 games, surpassing Robert Lewandowski’s previous record.
  6. Mathys Tel’s Youthful Record:
    • Bayern’s Mathys Tel became the youngest goalscorer of the season at 18 years and 113 days on Matchday 1.

Team Records:

  1. Hoffenheim’s Scoring Streak:
    • Hoffenheim set a new club record by scoring in their past 20 Bundesliga matches.
  2. Bayern’s Unbeaten Run:
    • Bayer Leverkusen embarked on an impressive 25-game unbeaten run in all competitions, setting a new record for a German club.
  3. Leipzig’s Dominance:
    • RB Leipzig extended their unbeaten run to 30 games against promoted clubs.
  4. Bayer Leverkusen’s Points Record:
    • Bayer Leverkusen achieved a new points record with 42 points after the first 16 games of the season.

Notable Moments:

  1. Quickfire Goal:
    • Loïs Openda scored the quickest goal of the season in just 44.5 seconds.
  2. Borussia Dortmund’s Home Streak Ends:
    • Borussia Dortmund’s run of 56 home games with at least one goal came to an end on Matchday 10 in a 4-0 defeat to Bayern.
  3. Bayern’s Home Goal Streak:
    • On the other hand, Bayern extended their run of home games with at least one goal to 64, just one short of setting a new club record.
  4. Bayern’s Dominance Over Stuttgart:
    • Bayern celebrated their 69th win over Stuttgart on Matchday 15, a remarkable achievement against a single opponent.

Player Milestones:

  1. Jamal Musiala’s Century:
    • Jamal Musiala played his 100th Bundesliga game on Matchday 16, becoming the fourth-youngest player to achieve this milestone.
  2. Goal-Scoring Defenders:
    • Leonardo Bonucci became the oldest goalscorer in Union Berlin’s history at the age of 36 years and 159 days.
  3. League Veteran Julian Brandt:
    • Julian Brandt became the third-youngest player to reach 300 Bundesliga appearances on Matchday 8.
  4. Referee Dr Felix Brych’s Milestone:
    • Referee Dr Felix Brych officiated his 344th game on Matchday 12, equaling the record for the most games officiated.

Club Records:

  1. Eintracht Frankfurt Milestone:
    • Makoto Hasebe became Eintracht Frankfurt’s all-time leading appearance-maker with his 230th game for the club on Matchday 14.
  2. Diverse Scoring at Frankfurt:
    • Robin Koch scored his first goal for Frankfurt on Matchday 16, becoming the club’s 282nd different goalscorer, a testament to the team’s diverse attacking options.
  3. Bayern’s Historic Win:
    • Bayern celebrated their 1,200th Bundesliga win on Matchday 15 against Stuttgart, solidifying their status as one of the most successful clubs in German football.

League-wide Statistics:

  1. Goal Galore:
    • The season has witnessed 480 goals so far, averaging 3.4 goals per match. This surpasses the goal tally at the same stage in the previous season and is the highest since 1985/86.
  2. Clean Sheet Milestone:
    • Stuttgart achieved their 500th clean sheet on Matchday 16 against Augsburg, winning 3-0.
  3. Record Attendance:
    • The Bundesliga maintains its status as the
    leading football league in Europe for spectator numbers, with an average attendance of 39,507.

Conclusion:

The 2023/24 Bundesliga season has been a rollercoaster of historic moments, individual brilliance, and team achievements. From record-breaking goal-scoring feats to club milestones and individual player achievements, the Bundesliga continues to captivate football enthusiasts with its rich history and thrilling action on the pitch. As the season progresses, fans eagerly await more extraordinary moments and the unfolding of the title race.

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By- Sahiba Suri

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