Zorc, Reus… Who are the 5 best footballers in Borussia Dortmund’s history?

Borussia Dortmund has had many outstanding footballers in its nearly 112-year history. Czech legionnaires Jan Koller, Tomáš Rosický and Patrik Berger have also played for Dortmund. But who are the five best footballers in the club’s history?

Marco Reus

The current Dortmund captain should certainly not be missed here. The footballer, who has been playing at Signal Iduna Park since 2012, has made his mark on the Westphalian club’s fans with his commitment to the club, among other things. Many have lured him, but no one has come forward yet.

The contrast to other footballers was beautifully evident after he and Mario Götze and Robert Lewandowski formed an intimidating-looking attacking trident. However, both of the aforementioned teammates listened to the lure of Bayern Munich and left Dortmund. As did others. Reus, however, did not.

His stats stand at 140 goals and 96 assists in 315 games. That’s not to be sniffed at.

Roman Weidenfeller

The German goalkeeper spent 16 years at Borussia and his time protecting the Borussia backline is remembered fondly by their fans. The ‘Awesofeller’ enjoyed his best years after the arrival of coach Jürgen Klopp in 2008, when Die Borussen managed to win five major trophies, including dominating the Bundesliga twice.

He was also indispensable for Klopp’s team because of his footwork, which allowed the midfielders to get more extended and practice the killer pressing ordained by the German pilot. Weidenfeller played 453 games for Dortmund, netting 510 goals and keeping 148 clean sheets.

Manfred Burgsmüller

During his seven-year tenure at Borussia from 1976 to 1983, the goal-scoring midfielder was a sight to behold on the pitch, not only because of his blonde mane, but more importantly because of his footballing skills. Although he operated in midfield, he managed to gift his opponents an incredible 158 goals in 252 competitive games.

The fact that he hung up his cleats at the age of 40 speaks volumes about his quality. Consider for yourself how many footballers today, apart from goalkeepers and especially Gigi Buffon, can play at the highest European level at such an age. Hat tip.

Stefan Reuter

A footballer who, apart from Dortmund, tried his hand at Germany with rival Bayern, was extremely versatile on the pitch. He could play with ease in defence, midfield and on the wings. He was particularly ferocious on the right side of the pitch. He even earned the nickname “Turbo”.

He played for Schwarzgelben from 1992 to 2004. He can boast only 16 goals and 20 assists in 195 games, but his role was never goal scoring. He did an incredible amount of black work that is not visible, but that’s what made his teammates play like crap.

Michael Zorc

Susi, as he was nicknamed, was the epitome of the English term one-club man. He spent 17 years at Borussia, and it’s safe to say that love continues to this day, as Zorc continues to work at Borussia as the club’s sporting director.

Zorc occupied the position of central or defensive midfielder from 1981 to 1998. During that time, he managed to play 571 games, scoring 158 goals and making 31 assists. Under his captaincy, Dortmund won the Champions League in 1997 and went on to win the league title twice. Susi was simply Mr Football.

Source: Transfermarkt