Sebastian Haller
After surviving testicular cancer, Ajax's new summer signing celebrated an emotional comeback at the start of the year against Augsburg and sparked a euphoria that almost carried BVB to the championship. Even if he didn't always score himself, Haller was a decisive factor in Dortmund's recovery. The Ivorian also diligently collected goals and assists from behind, only the penalty in the season finale against Mainz he could not convert.