Which Bundesliga player has received the most red cards in the history of the German top flight?
The Bundesliga has been home to some of the world’s most talented footballers, but it has also seen its fair share of red cards throughout the years. In this article, we take a look at the players with the most red cards in Bundesliga history.
2- Jens Nowotny (8)
Jens Nowotny was a German defender who played for several Bundesliga clubs, including Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Mönchengladbach. He holds the record for the second-most red cards in Bundesliga history, having been sent off eight times during his career.
Despite his disciplinary issues, Nowotny was a highly respected defender who represented the German national team on 48 occasions.
1- Luiz Gustavo (8)
Brazilian midfielder Luiz Gustavo is tied with Jens Nowotny for the most red cards in Bundesliga history. Gustavo played for several German clubs, including Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg.
Gustavo was known for his aggressive style of play, which sometimes led to disciplinary issues on the field. However, he was also a highly skilled midfielder who won the Bundesliga and the Champions League with Bayern Munich.
Players with seven red cards
Several players in Bundesliga history have been sent off seven times, including some of the league’s most recognizable names.
Jerome Boateng (Bayern Munich, Hamburg, Hertha Berlin)
Stefan Effenberg (Bayern Munich, Monchengladbach, Wolfsburg)
Sergej Barbarez (Leverkusen, Hertha Berlin, Dortmund, Hansa Rostock)
Torsten Kracht (okomotive Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt, Bochum)
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