How many interceptions Germany make, and who makes most.
Updated 4 October 2026, after the last game
Germany make 5.8 interceptions per game in 2026, the 2nd fewest of the 53 national teams on their 2026 record and below the average of 8.4, across 12 games, while Belarus make the most with 11.8.
Nico Schlotterbeck has made the most interceptions for Germany in 2026, 10 in seven appearances, 1.43 a game, ahead of Jonathan Tah with seven and Nathaniel Brown with six, across all competitions.
Germany make more interceptions at home, 6.5 a game in their last 10 home games against 5.0 in their last eight away.
Germany made 10 interceptions at home to Curacao on 14 June, their most in a game in 2026, against an average of 6.0 across their 12 games, and their fewest was four away at Greece on 4 October.
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Score | Germany | Opponent | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2026 | Greece (A) | UEFA Nations League | 0-0 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Serbia (H) | UEFA Nations League | 2-0 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 27 Sep 2026 | Greece (H) | UEFA Nations League | 0-1 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Netherlands (A) | UEFA Nations League | 1-1 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Paraguay (H) | World Cup | 1-1 | 4 | 13 | 17 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Ecuador (A) | World Cup | 2-1 | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| 20 Jun 2026 | Ivory Coast (H) | World Cup | 2-1 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| 14 Jun 2026 | Curacao (H) | World Cup | 7-1 | 10 | 16 | 26 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | USA (A) | Friendly International | 1-2 | 5 | 12 | 17 |
| 31 May 2026 | Finland (H) | Friendly International | 4-0 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Score | Germany | Opponent | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2026 | Greece (A) | UEFA Nations League | 0-0 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Serbia (H) | UEFA Nations League | 2-0 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 27 Sep 2026 | Greece (H) | UEFA Nations League | 0-1 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Netherlands (A) | UEFA Nations League | 1-1 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Paraguay (H) | World Cup | 1-1 | 4 | 13 | 17 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Ecuador (A) | World Cup | 2-1 | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| 20 Jun 2026 | Ivory Coast (H) | World Cup | 2-1 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| 14 Jun 2026 | Curacao (H) | World Cup | 7-1 | 10 | 16 | 26 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | USA (A) | Friendly International | 1-2 | 5 | 12 | 17 |
| 31 May 2026 | Finland (H) | Friendly International | 4-0 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Ghana (H) | Friendly International | 2-1 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Switzerland (A) | Friendly International | 3-4 | 5 | 13 | 18 |
| Line | Games over | Hit rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany interceptions | Over 4.5 | 7 of 10 | 70% |
| Germany interceptions | Over 5.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| Germany interceptions | Over 6.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| Germany interceptions | Over 7.5 | 3 of 10 | 30% |
| Germany interceptions | Over 8.5 | 2 of 10 | 20% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 4.5 | 10 of 10 | 100% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 5.5 | 10 of 10 | 100% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 6.5 | 10 of 10 | 100% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 7.5 | 9 of 10 | 90% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 8.5 | 8 of 10 | 80% |
| Total interceptions | Over 12.5 | 9 of 10 | 90% |
| Total interceptions | Over 14.5 | 8 of 10 | 80% |
| Total interceptions | Over 16.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Total interceptions | Over 18.5 | 2 of 10 | 20% |
| Total interceptions | Over 20.5 | 1 of 10 | 10% |