40 Fascinating Borussia Dortmund Facts

Discover 40 fascinating facts about Borussia Dortmund, the legendary German football club. Unearth its storied history, iconic players, and unique traditions that make it a favorite among fans worldwide

Foundation and History

1. Foundation Date: Founded on December 19, 1909 
2. Formed By: Created by a group of young men unhappy with the church-sponsored team 
3. Original Members: Included Franz and Paul Braun, Henry Cleve, and others 
4. First Name: Named after Borussia beer from the nearby Borussia brewery 
5. Early Uniform: Initially played in blue and white striped shirts with a red sash 
6. Iconic Colors: Adopted the black and yellow stripes in 1913 
7. Nazi Opposition: Some members executed for anti-Nazi pamphlets during the Third Reich 
8. Financial Struggles: Avoided bankruptcy in 1929 thanks to a generous local supporter 

Stadium and Fans

9. Stadium: Currently play at Signal Iduna Park, formerly Westfalenstadion 
10. Capacity: The stadium has a capacity of over 81,000 spectators 
11. Stadium History: Moved to Westfalenstadion in 1974 
12. Nickname: Known as “Die Borussen” (The Prussians), “Die Schwarzgelben” (The Black and Yellow), and “Der BVB” 

Achievements and Records

13. German Championships: 8 Bundesliga titles 
14. DFB-Pokal Wins: 4 DFB-Pokal victories 
15. European Success: 1 UEFA Champions League and 1 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup 
16. Intercontinental Cup: Won in 1997 to become world club champions 
17. Top Appearances: Michael Zorc with 572 appearances 
18. Top Goalscorer: Alfred Preissler with 177 goals 
19. Bundesliga Record: Worst loss was a 12–0 defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach 
20. Champions League Record: Most goals in a match during an 8-4 win versus Legia Warsaw 

Recent History and Management

21. Current President: Reinhold Lunow 
22. CEO: Hans-Joachim Watzke 
23. Head Coach: Edin Terzić 
24. Recent League Position: 2nd in Bundesliga for the 2022-2023 season 
25. Youth Development: Known for nurturing young talent, including players like Youssoufa Moukoko 

Prominent Players and Managers

26. Historic Players: August Lenz, Manfred Burgsmüller, Michael Zorc, and others 
27. Recent Stars: Mario Götze, Robert Lewandowski, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 
28. Youngest Bundesliga Player: Youssoufa Moukoko debuted at 16 years and 1 day old 
29. Youngest Champions League Player: Moukoko played at 16 years and 18 days old 
30. Influential Managers: Ottmar Hitzfeld led Dortmund to success in the 1990s 

Financial and Administrative Aspects

31. Stock Market: Dortmund was the only German football club publicly traded 
32. Sponsorship Deal: Stadium name changed to Signal Iduna Park due to an insurance company sponsorship 
33. Member Count: Over 189,000 members in 2023, making it one of the largest sports clubs 

Unique Aspects and Culture

34. Yellow Wall: Nickname for the passionate fan section at Signal Iduna Park 
35. Rivalry with Bayern: Intense competition known as “Der Klassiker” 
36. Club Logo: Features the “BvB” initials and the year of establishment, 1909 
37. Club Timeline: Significant dates include first Bundesliga season in 1963 and Champions League win in 1997 
38. Cultural Impact: Dortmund is known for its commitment to the local community and its passionate fan base 

Youth Academy and Talent

39. Youth Academy: Produced players like Lars Ricken, who scored in the 1997 Champions League final 
40. Commitment to Youth: Continues to promote young talent to the first team 

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