Borussia Dortmund (BVB)
Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e. V. Dortmund, commonly known as Borussia Dortmund (BVB), is a German professional sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. It is renowned for its men’s professional football team, which competes in the Bundesliga, Germany’s top football league. The club has secured eight league championships, five DFB-Pokals, one UEFA Champions League, one Intercontinental Cup, and one UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup.
Founded in 1909 by eighteen football players from Dortmund, the football team is part of a large sports club with over 189,000 members in 2023, making it the fifth largest sports club globally by membership. Borussia Dortmund also has a women’s handball team. Since 1974, the team has played its home games at the Westfalenstadion, Germany’s largest stadium, which boasts the highest average attendance of any football club in the world.
Borussia Dortmund’s team colors are black and yellow, earning them the nickname die Schwarzgelben. They have a historic rivalry with Schalke 04, known as the Revierderby, and also contest Der Klassiker with Bayern Munich.
During the 2010s, under Michael Zorc’s leadership, Dortmund became known for identifying and nurturing young talent, emphasizing their youth development system. As of 2024, Borussia Dortmund had the second-highest revenue among German football clubs and ranked 12th globally, according to Deloitte’s Football Money League.
Achievement
Domestic:
- German Championship/Bundesliga:
- Winners: 1956, 1957, 1963, 1994–95, 1995–96, 2001–02, 2010–11, 2011–12
- Runners-up: 1949, 1961, 1965–66, 1991–92, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2022–23 (record)
- DFB-Pokal:
- Winners: 1964–65, 1988–89, 2011–12, 2016–17, 2020–21
- Runners-up: 1962–63, 2007–08, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
- DFB/DFL-Supercup:
- Winners: 1989, 1995, 1996, 2013, 2014, 2019
- Runners-up: 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021
- DFB-Ligapokal:
- Runners-up: 2003
- Regional (Oberliga West/West German Championship):
- Winners: 1947–48, 1948–49, 1949–50, 1952–53, 1955–56, 1956–57 (record)
- Runners-up: 1960–61, 1962–63
- Westphalia Cup:
- Winners: 1947
Continental:
- UEFA Champions League:
- Winners: 1996–97
- Runners-up: 2012–13, 2023–24
- UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup:
- Winners: 1965–66
- UEFA Cup:
- Runners-up: 1992–93, 2001–02
- UEFA Super Cup:
- Runners-up: 1997
Worldwide:
- Intercontinental Cup:
- Winners: 1997
Notable Player
Marco Reus
- Career Start: Marco Reus joined Borussia Dortmund in 2012 from Borussia Mönchengladbach.
- Position: Plays primarily as an attacking midfielder or forward.
- Captaincy: Became team captain in 2018.
- Achievements: Helped Dortmund win the DFB-Pokal in 2016–17.
- Injuries: Has faced significant injury setbacks during his career.
- International: Represented Germany in major tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup.
- Fan Favorite: Known for his technical skills, versatility, and leadership on the pitch.
- Honors: Has been a key player in Dortmund’s domestic and European campaigns.
Mats Hummels
- Career Beginnings: Joined Borussia Dortmund in 2008 from Bayern Munich.
- Position: Central defender known for his strong aerial presence and passing ability.
- First Spell: Played a crucial role in Dortmund’s Bundesliga title wins in 2010–11 and 2011–12.
- Bayern Munich: Transferred to Bayern Munich in 2016 before returning to Dortmund in 2019.
- Leadership: Known for his leadership qualities both on and off the field.
- International Career: Represented Germany in multiple FIFA World Cups and UEFA European Championships.
- Fan Favorite: Revered for his defensive prowess and ability to initiate attacks from the back.
- Current Role: Continues to be a pivotal figure in Dortmund’s defense.