Borussia Dortmund have had some great players on their books in modern day football. Here's their best ever XI!
The iconic Black and Yellow team from the heart of Germany, Borussia Dortmund are the second most successful club in the country's rich footballing history.
Over the years, some great players have donned their famous jersey, winning numerous trophies and attaining legendary status at their iconic home ground, Westfalenstadion, popularly known as the Signal Iduna Park.
With the wealth of talent that has featured for this club, we take a look at the best XI (4-2-1-3 formation) from their history book!
Imago ImagesGK: Roman Weidenfeller
One of Borussia Dortmund's finest goalkeepers, Roman Weidenfeller made 453 appearances in all competitions during his 16-year stint at the club from 2002 to 2018.
He initially joined Dortmund as a replacement for Jens Lehmann who eventually left for Arsenal in 2003. Weidenfeller made his debut for Dortmund on 17 December 2003.
During his time at the Signal Iduna Park, Weidenfeller won two Bundesliga titles, two DFB Pokal trophies, one DFL Super Cup and was part of the team that ended runners-up in the Champions League in 2012-13.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesRB: Łukasz Piszczek
Polish full-back Lukasz Piszczek spent 11 years at Borussia Dortmund between 2010 and 2021, making 363 appearances, primarily as a right-back.
The versatile defender also featured at centre-back when the team required him, making him quite the utility player in his prime.
With Dortmund, Piszczek won two consecutive Bundesliga titles in 2011 and 2012, three DFB-Pokal Cups, and three DFL-Supercups as well as featured in the team that reached the 2013 Uefa Champions League final.
Imago ImagesCB: Jurgen Kohler
Centre-back Jurgen Kohler earned the nickname of "Football God" among Borussia Dortmund fans after his incredible game-saving tackle in the 1997 Champions League semi-final against Manchester United. Dortmund went on to become European champions later that season.
Kohler, who also won the World Cup with Germany in 1990, also played for clubs like Bayern Munich and Juventus in his career.
The centre-back made 191 appearances for Dortmund in his career, also winning two Bundesliga titles, two Super Cups and an Intercontinental Cup to go with the 1997 Champions League winners medal.
Getty ImagesCB: Julio Cesar
The pillar of Borussia Dortmund's Champions League glory in 1997, Julio Cesar etched his name in the club's folklore with his incredible performances throughout the tournament.
Cesar actually missed the final of the Champions League in 1997, but his contribution to Dortmund goes beyond that.
Picking him ahead of players like Nevin Subotic, Mats Hummels and Christian Worns was a task, but Cesar deserves to be here courtesy of his role in the greatest season in Dortmund's history.