Borussia Dortmund
🇩🇪Bundesliga·2025–26·2th18W / 7D / 2LUCL
Manager:Niko Kovač
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Points
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Goal Diff
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Goals For
Formation
4-2-3-1
Press
High press
Budget
High
Squad Value
€498M
Avg Age
26.0 yrs
Recent Form
Last 10 matches
Last 10
5W2D3L
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Top Scorer
Scamacca
8 goals
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Most Assists
De Ketelaere
7 assists
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Best Rating
Éderson
7.4 avg
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Most Apps
Carnesecchi
30 apps
Tactical Identity
4-2-3-1High PressAlt: 4-3-3In poss: 3-4-2-1 is the consistent Bundesliga shape — back three with Schlotterbeck/Anton/Bensebaini, two wing-backs bombing forward, Jobe Bellingham and Sabitzer as the two #10s behind Guirassy.Out of poss: 5-4-1 mid-block that transitions to aggressive counter-pressing when pressing triggers are activated, occasionally shifting to 3-5-2 flat in buildup-disruption phases.
High-intensity pressing, dynamic wing play. Adeyemi and Jobe Bellingham provide width and pace. Guirassy the proven No.9. Kovač instilling discipline after Sahin's exit.
Kovač appointed January 2025 replacing Nuri Sahin. 2nd in table — best form in years. Guirassy the clinical striker; Jobe Bellingham a revelation; Fábio Silva adding depth. Waldemar Anton signed from Stuttgart. Emre Can and Bensebaini converted to CBs. Yan Couto providing width from right. Brandt expiring — succession question looming.
Formation
4-2-3-1Position
Recruitment need
Selected role
Positional Needs
CFmedium
Guirassy aging — need depth behind him going forward
Budget: €50MAge ≤ 27
CMhigh
Brandt expiring — creative midfield depth needed as successor
Budget: €40MAge ≤ 27
Squad Overview
€498M
Squad Value
26.0
Avg Age
Key Players
Gregor KobelNico SchlotterbeckJobe BellinghamKarim AdeyemiSerhou GuirassyFelix Nmecha
League Position
5Juventus
WLWDW
546Roma
WWDLW
547Atalanta BC
WDWLL
508Lazio
DWLDW
439Bologna
LDWWL
42Expiring Contracts
Summer 2026 · 3 players
Player
Pos
Age
Value
Julian Brandt
AM
29
€20M
Salih Özcan
DM
28
€3.5M
Niklas Süle
CB
30
€4M
Balkan Connections
Relevant for agent relationships
No Balkan connections on record