Marco Reus
Attacking Midfielder · Borussia Dortmund · Germany
About Marco Reus
Marco Reus is Borussia Dortmund's greatest modern icon — a local boy who became the heartbeat of one of Europe's most beloved clubs. Blessed with electric pace, sublime technique and an eye for goal, he spent 12 years as BVB captain, overcoming multiple serious injuries to maintain elite-level performance throughout.
Marco Reus's story
Local Hero
Reus was born in Dortmund and came through BVB's youth system before leaving for Rot Weiss Ahlen and Borussia Mönchengladbach. He returned to his hometown club in 2012 for €17m — one of the defining transfers in BVB history — and never left for over a decade despite interest from every top club in Europe.
Injury Heartbreak
Reus suffered a series of devastating injuries at crucial moments — most notably tearing ankle ligaments days before the 2014 World Cup, causing him to miss Germany's triumphant tournament. He also missed the 2015 Champions League final through injury. Yet he always returned, earning huge admiration for his resilience.
Captain and Icon
As BVB captain for his final years, Reus embodied everything the club stood for. He left for LA Galaxy in 2024 to close his career in MLS, departing as one of the most beloved players in Bundesliga history.
Did you know?
- ⚽ He scored 168 goals in 428 appearances for Borussia Dortmund — making him the club's second all-time leading scorer and one of its most decorated servants.
- 💔 He tore ankle ligaments just days before the 2014 World Cup — missing Germany's triumphant tournament in Brazil. It remains one of the great injury misfortunes in football history.
- 👨👩👧👦 Reus is a proud son of Dortmund — born in the city, he returned to his hometown club and stayed for over a decade, turning down bigger clubs out of loyalty.
- 🏆 Despite winning 'only' a DFB-Pokal with Dortmund, he reached a Champions League final in 2013 (lost to Bayern) and was consistently one of the best players in Europe throughout his career.
- 🌟 He was named Bundesliga Player of the Season three times and picked up the Fritz Walter Medal, Germany's award for the best young player, in 2012.
Honours
- DFB-Pokal: Borussia Dortmund (2021)
- DFL-Supercup x3: Borussia Dortmund (multiple)
- Bundesliga Player of the Season x3: 2011-12, 2018-19, 2019-20
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