In modern football, even the most traditional center-forwards are expected to contribute with assists. But some players defy that trend by focusing solely on what they do best — putting the ball in the back of the net.
This list highlights players from the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga over the past 20 years who scored the most goals in a single season without recording a single assist. From lethal poachers to out-and-out finishers, these are Germany’s most goal-obsessed strikers.
14. Robert Glatzel – 10 goals (2024/25)
A reliable striker for Hamburg in the 2. Bundesliga, Glatzel once again found the net consistently in the 2024/25 season. Despite scoring 10 times, he didn’t register a single assist — a rare stat for a modern forward.
13. Marcus Ingvartsen – 10 goals (2022/23)
The Danish attacker had a solid scoring campaign in 2022/23 but failed to create for others. His 10-goal tally came without a single assist, underscoring his role as a pure finisher.
12. Daniel Keita-Ruel – 10 goals (2018/19)
Known for his physical presence, Keita-Ruel was a key figure for Greuther Fürth in the 2. Bundesliga. His 10 goals came without any assists, emphasizing his shoot-first mentality.
11. Sascha Mölders – 10 goals (2012/13)
Mölders was the classic poacher in 2012/13, delivering 10 goals for FC Augsburg. Despite his goal output, he didn’t manage to set up a single teammate all season.
10. Cidimar – 10 goals (2009/10)
In the 2009/10 campaign, Cidimar quietly scored 10 goals for FSV Frankfurt. None of his contributions came in the form of assists, highlighting his solitary scoring focus.
9. Berkant Göktan – 10 goals (2006/07)
Göktan’s resurgence with 1860 Munich saw him score 10 times in the 2. Bundesliga. However, he ended the season without an assist, a testament to his direct attacking approach.
8. Serhou Guirassy – 11 goals (2022/23)
Before becoming a Bundesliga star, Guirassy had a strong individual campaign in 2022/23. His 11 goals for Stuttgart came with no assists, proving his killer instinct inside the box.
7. Tim Kleindienst – 11 goals (2020/21)
Kleindienst had a prolific season for Heidenheim in the 2. Bundesliga, scoring 11 times. Strikingly, he didn’t provide a single assist — an unusual stat for a central striker.
6. Edmond Kapllani – 11 goals (2014/15)
Kapllani’s final top-level season included 11 goals for FSV Frankfurt. He was lethal in front of goal but did not contribute to any teammates’ tallies.
5. Mirlind Daku Telalovic – 12 goals (2024/25)
Telalovic has been a breakout story this season, notching 12 goals in the 2. Bundesliga. Remarkably, he didn’t assist a single goal, underlining his tunnel vision for scoring.
4. Albert Bunjaku – 12 goals (2009/10)
Bunjaku’s 12 goals for 1. FC Nürnberg came in a season where he shouldered the scoring burden. Yet, he ended without a single assist, emphasizing his individualist style.
3. Rouwen Hennings – 15 goals (2019/20)
Hennings was a one-man attack for Fortuna Düsseldorf in 2019/20, netting 15 goals. Notably, none of his contributions came via assists — a true striker’s profile.
2. Paco Alcácer – 18 goals (2018/19)
The Spaniard had a sensational season with Borussia Dortmund, scoring 18 times. Incredibly, he didn’t register a single assist, illustrating his role as a clinical finisher.
1. Davie Selke – 22 goals (2024/25)
Selke stands alone at the top with 22 goals and zero assists in the 2024/25 season. It’s a record-breaking stat line in German football over the past 20 years — pure striker efficiency without any playmaking duties.
