The Bundesliga has always been rated as one of the top five leagues in the whole of Europe with representatives from all across the globe plying their trade in the German league.

Since the Bundesliga started way back in the year 1963, a whopping 61 years ago, the elite division of German football has been graced by 42 Nigerian players and counting.

With Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella set to win the Bundesliga title with Bayer Leverkusen today Sunday, April 14 2024, here are five Nigerian records in the history of the German top-flight as compiled by Complete Sports reporter, Oluyemi Ogunseyin…

HIGHEST GOALSCORER:

Jonathan Akpoborie (Hansa Rostock,VfB Stuttgart, VfL Wolfsburg – 144 appearances/61 goals/19 assists)

Former Nigerian striker, Jonathan Akpoborie spent the majority of his playing career in Germany playing for the likes of Hansa Rostock, VfB Stuttgart and VfL Wolfsburg.

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