Jonathan Tah
BayernCB
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Feb 11, 1996 (30)
Right
6'5"
207 lb
Leads team in clearances Saturday
Tah generated one tackle (one won), four clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Cote D'ivoire.
Analysis: Tah delivered a variety of contributions on his own half of the field, even though Germany were once again unable to leave their goal unbeaten during the win. He played the full 90 minutes this time, as it was his center-back partner, Nico Schlotterbeck (ankle), who had to make way for Antonio Rudiger. Thus, Tah now seems to be the safest starter in the middle of the defense if he avoids rotation in the final group-stage clash, offering aerial strength against most opposition.
Quiet match Sunday
Tah recorded a chance created and one clearance in Sunday's 7-1 win over Curacao.
Analysis: Tah had a relatively quiet match Sunday as Germany controlled much of the game, although he and Germany could not maintain the clean sheet. He would record 73 minutes during the game, having been replaced by Antonio Rudiger. Tah should maintain the starting role moving forward in the tournament, a key defender for the German squad.
Expected starter for World Cup
Tah is set to be the lead starting defender for Germany at the 2026 World Cup.
Analysis: Tah is coming off a solid season with Bayern and will look to carry the momentum into the World Cup, with the center-back likely to be an everyday starter for Germany. This will come as the defender's first World Cup appearance, likely to start alongside Nico Schlotterbeck. He will be a major part of a team that will look to see a better defensive record than the 2022 World Cup, as their five goals allowed in three games were a major part of their group stage exit. Tah should enter as a huge help, as he has earned his spot as one of the top defenders in the world over the past few seasons, recording six clean sheets in his 23 starts with Bayern this past campaign.
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