HITZ! The first Bundesliga match in the 1965–66 season took place away against Borussia Neunkirchen and ended 1–1, the first Bundesliga goal scorer was Gerhard Elfert. His transfer value has skyrocketed by 800% between August and December 2018. he has a record-breaking 10 Bundesliga goals off the bench... all scored before the winter break. He is now a cult hero among the BVB faithful. The club's fortunes immediately changed, as it won six-straight Bundesliga matches and eventually finishing the season in fourth position, earning qualification to the Champions League for a second successive season. After a slow start at United, he has done some very impressive things, including scoring in the 2017 Europa League Final and becoming the first ever Armenian to win a major European trophy. He took over Dortmund after Bosz's sacking. Born in the former East Germany, he's become one of the most loved BVB players due to his involvement in our success from 2010-2013. he notably played his first ever game in the Bundesliga against us, and scored against us in another game. Notoriously injury prone - notably missing the World Cup in '14 due to an injury sustained in a friendly, but if he's healthy, he's one of the world's best players. game of his career against Gladbach in February 2018, making 11 saves as we won 1-0. with him being absolutely stellar as our last line of defense. Helmut Grashoff, who collected the fee in Italian lira in cash in a suitcase, later said he had feared, after the money transfer, "being thought a bank robber". After the first round of the 1996–97 season, Borussia finished 17th place in the table. Suffered a devastating ankle injury in May 2016, but has been able to recover. Also played for Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain. In the DFB Cup 2010–11 for the first time after five years the round of 16 was reached. Many regulars left the club, such as the later vice-president Rainer Bonhof, or announced their career end, such as Jupp Heynckes and Berti Vogts. Loves Batman and Spongebob, who (by his own admission) are a partial reason why he came to BVB. <3. In the second leg on 23 May 1979 Borussia won 1–0 at home to win the UEFA Cup for the second time. [2] Bayern Munich were the defending champions. This almost cost him his right foot and his career, but he was able to recover fully. Lothar Emmerich: The original "Emma"- yes, they were named after him. [7] Their secondary rivals include Borussia Dortmund, Fortuna Düsseldorf, and Bayer Leverkusen. When asked about the game, he said "Ich würd'es wieder tun" (I would do it again.) [10], In the 1910–11 season, the league grew from seven to ten teams, adding opponents like Germania Hilden, FC Krefeld and Eintracht Mönchengladbach, bringing the game plan for Borussia to 18 games, not counting numerous friendly matches that brought the total number of games played to over 30, placing a significant strain on the amateur players. After a 0–2 loss at home against FC Eintracht Mönchengladbach, Borussia regained its footing, beating Viktoria Mönchengladbach 4–1 in an away game and drawing them 2–2 at home. The 2018-19 season has been The Jadon Sancho Show - he's stunning any defender that gets in his way and providing assists and goals. Nicknamed "Air" for his impressive skills in it. #9: Paco Alcácer: This natural-born finisher is looking for a new start after his chances were limited at Barcelona, and he has taken his chance and ran with it. After an electrifying start (except in the Champions League), the team plummeted as we were on our worst run in years, and he ws subsequently shown the door in December 2017 after a certain derby we do not like to discuss and a loss to 17th place Werder Bremen. Liga after a stint with SV Darmstadt 98. Dieter "Hoppy" Kurrat: Born in Dortmund, he played midfield and defense throughout his 14 years here, and was the shortest ever player to play in the Bundesliga at 1.62 meters/5'3". The man who led BVB to 2 West German titles, a DFB-Pokal title, and BVB's first ever European title- all before Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. In terms of famous sayings, probably the German Yogi Berra. Won the 2019 U21 European Championship with Spain. Jan Koller: Czech striker, trained as a goalkeeper. Any player who's played for us as long as he has is truly one in a Brazilian. Borussia was chosen because Mönchengladbach was located in the western provinces awarded to the Kingdom of Prussia as part of the 1815 Congress of Vienna. By early 1919, the team returned to Schweizerhaus as a temporary measure. (Get it? On 1 August 2000, Borussia Mönchengladbach celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the club. Ski- und Breitensportabteilung des TV Datteln 09. /r/PORTUGALCARALHO. After much uncertainty about his future in Dortmund, he departed to Real Zaragoza in the Spanish second division in summer 2019. The team topped the Championship on the twelfth round of the season, with a victory over Werder Bremen and Eintracht Braunschweig, and retained that lead to the end of the season. If Marco rates him over coaches like Thomas Tuchel, Joachim Löw, and especially Jürgen Klopp, we should certainly expect great things from him. Made headlines in January 2019 by not only donating €300,000 to his boyhood club Wisla Krakow to help them out of a financial quagmire, but playing for them without accepting a wage. Also said “We have a grandios Saison gespielt” once. (See above for Michael Zorc and Lars Ricken). The second round match failed; the decisive goal to 1–2 defeat at 1. Weisweiler knew how to give the team tactical freedom and to promote the individual enthusiasm of the players. Having only made two first team appearances his first two years at Dortmund, this just might be his time to shine, and shone he has. ?/#25: Luca Unbehaun: Currently the team's youngest player (his birthday is February 27, 2001). The economic situation of the club did not allow to finance a team of stars. [clarification needed], For a list of every Borussia Mönchengladbach player with 50 or more appearances, see List of Borussia Mönchengladbach players. In the second leg (17 March 1976), which ended 1–1, the referee Leonardus van der Kroft did not recognise two Mönchengladbach goals, in the 68th minute a goal by Henning Jensen and in the 83rd minute by Hans-Jürgen Wittkamp. Antrenamente personale:fitness,x body,aerobic,hiit cardio,taekwondo Program nutritie Program suplimente This remained the only goal of the evening, so that Borussia missed the entry into the final. Michael Zorc: The third member of the Watzke/Klopp/Zorc triumvirate, not only does he hold the club record for most league appearances for us , he is also the Sporting Director of BVB. (To be completed). Borussia competed in two relegation matches against the second league team VfL Bochum and were able to prevent relegation with a 1–0 at home and a 1–1 draw in Bochum.[40][41][42]. The first season in the 2nd Bundesliga started the same way as the previous one ended. This means that he is the guy who is responsible for the team, and its content. For the first time in the Bundesliga first and second were tied after the end of the season. It began on 26 August 2016 and ended on 20 May 2017. Left for Werder Bremen on deadline day 2018, and he will be missed. Here's an article written in April 2016 about his managerial style. He only scored a measly 5 in 2011-12, mostly owing to the fact that Robert Lewandowski finally became Robert Lewandowski. On Matchday 17, the "foals" topped the league table and did not relinquish the league lead until winning the championship on 14 June 1975. In the tiebreaker game, Borussia won 4–1, at last gaining promotion to the first division. He is also known for his...unique style of celebrating, and his passion. (To be completed), #23: Thorgan Hazard: Thunder Thorgan has arrived! [9], In 1907, Borussia left Reyerhütterstraße, where a new factory was under construction, and reached a deal with Gladbacher Turnverein 1848 to cooperatively run a ground near the Schweizerhaus, a famous gastronomy in the vicinity of the Kaiser-Friedrich-Halle [de]. He quickly made a good impression on the Dortmund faithful. His maturity, humility, and composure set him apart from other players his age, and his skills are sure to impress you. De groeispurt is een groeiversnelling gedurende 1 à 2 jaar met een topsnelheid van gemiddeld 10cm per jaar bij jongens en gemiddeld 9 cm per jaar bij meisjes. Also managed the team as a caretaker and owned a restaurant near Dortmund named Hoppys Treff (Hoppy's Hangout). Within this larger organization, the footballers reformed into the Fussball Club Borussia 1900 on 1 August 1900, marking the club's official founding date. Currently plays for RB Leipzig. In the European Champions Cup, Borussia Mönchengladbach played against Real Madrid, where now Günter Netzer and Paul Breitner were under contract, 2: 2. After a controversial 3-year stint at FC Bayern, our prodigal son is wearing black and yellow again! However, the Domstädter won their last game 5:0 at FC St. Pauli: they had a better goal difference by three goals and so won the championship. We all hope that it will follow him on his third stint with Dortmund. Has quite the flamboyant fashion sense, and loves his fast cars. The second top all-time goalscorer on the Ukranian NT after AC Milan legend and Ballon d’Or winner Andriy Shevchenko. As a result of the sporting decline, the number of spectators at the Bökelberg was declining for the first time. Matthias Sammer: Joining as a special advisor, Sammer has had quite an accolade collection with Dortmund. On 16 September 1970 Herbert Laumen scored in the 6–0 win against EPA Larnaka the first goal for Borussia in a game of European club football. I've heard rumors that they might have an older brother too, but I am unable to confirm he even exists. Our fourth-choice goalkeeper, he mostly features for the U19 and second teams. On 13 January 1909, Borussia scored an overwhelming 13–1 victory over Spiel und Sport Essen. In the second leg on 21 May 1980 Eintracht Frankfurt won 1–0 against Borussia Mönchengladbach and secured the trophy due to the larger number of away goals scored. Again Borussia reached the semi-finals of the DFB Cup. Dzenis Burnic: This Bosnian-German youth product and four-time youth Bundesliga champion mainly plays as a defensive midfielder or centerback. Ivan Perišić: Signed in 2011, he spent a year and a half with Dortmund before leaving for VfL Wolfsburg in 2013. He even took a break from the Swiss national team to completely devote himself to BVB. If you want the full Papa experience, watch this video. The anthem by Gerry & the Pacemakers, "You'll Never Walk Alone", which is sung by numerous clubs around Europe is frequently heard. The championship was decided only on the last match day as a head-to-head race with Bayern Munich. #29: Marcel Schmelzer: El Ex-Capitano. While the team was not threatened by relegation at any point in the tournament, Borussia ended in the middle of the table without a serious claim towards the title, and was no serious threat in the West German championship either. By achieving access to its own football grounds, Borussia thus evaded the growing number of police actions that were launched to call football enthusiasts to order. Won a pre-Bundesliga German Championship, a DFB-Pokal, and the European Cup Winners Cup in the 1960s... and won two Bundesliga top scorer awards while he was at it. Plays professional beach volleyball on the side. This initial outrage on behalf of FC Köln supporters was soon met with a serious sporting rivalry: Although Cologne initially had had the athletic edge as a founding member of the Bundesliga and the league's first champion, Mönchengladbach quickly closed the gap. Vizualizați profilul complet pe LinkedIn și descoperiți contactele și joburile lui Zafiu Andrei la companii similare. [31] At the 2011 Annual General Meeting, only 335 of the 4769 members present voted in favour of the initiative's goals. The first ever BVB player to have a farewell match. Decisive were defeats against the direct relegation competitors VfB Stuttgart and FC St. He was also well-known for his antics, including this, this, this, this, and this. Sorry.). Also while under the Third Reich, Mönchengladbach's first ever international player was capped; Heinz Ditgens playing in a 9–0 win over Luxembourg for Germany in the 1936 Olympic Games. Jürgen Klopp: "Kloppo" was the Head Coach (Trainer, in German) of the BVB first team from 2008 to 2015. Dortmund. Currently on loan to Fortuna Sittard (formerly 1899 Hoffenheim and Norwich City) until June 2020, and we eagerly await his return. In the Bundesliga, we've won every game bar one where he played. Was the African POTY in 2016, won the 2017 Torjägerkanone with 31 goals (with four of them coming in an amazing performance against Hamburg), and is one of the top 5 all-time BVB goal scorers. They'd literally be the only entries here because everyone else is still playing, so we have nothing yet. The team joined the Bundesliga in 1965, and saw the majority of its success in the 1970s, where, under the guidance of Hennes Weisweiler and then Udo Lattek, they captured five league championships with Die Fohlen [diː ˈfoːlən] (The Colts) team; a term coined as the squad were young with a fast, aggressive playing style. The 2017–18 season ended for Borussia after a 1–2 defeat at Hamburger SV left them in ninth place and thus missed, as in the previous year, the qualification for the European competitions. Deviating from the "foal" concept, Borussia bought for the first time experienced defensive players like Luggi Müller and Klaus-Dieter Sieloff. In the first 23 years from 1964 to 1987 Borussia only had three instructors; Since the departure of Heynckes, Borussia had committed 16 new coaches until 2008, with the exception of interim solutions. From Herzogenaurach came Lothar Matthäus. Remus Stoica are 4 joburi enumerate în profilul său. Under coach Bernd Krauss, they managed a renewed connection to the Bundesliga top end. Backstopped us to 2 Bundesliga titles, a DFB-Pokal title, and even a Champions League final. Granit Xhaka, Marc-André ter Stegen, Christoph Kramer, and a certain Marco Reus at Gladbach) and even managed to bring Mario Balotelli back from the dead at OGC Nice. [9], The 1908–09 season was better for Borussia. [11], The 1911–12 season was the first major success in the club's history. Neven Subotic: Signed from Mainz 05 in 2008, the Serbian center-back was paired with Mats Hummels to create the Kinderriegel pairing, one of the world's best young pairs. Madrid, we've got our cash already out for you. #8: Mahmoud Dahoud: Mo’ Money, Mo’ Dahoud. Aside from a noteworthy 11–2 victory over rivals Rheydt SV, the season was another mediocre performance for Borussia. [10], In the last full season before World War I, the German footballing structure was again reformed in the 1913–14 season. Borussia's players initially were stuck having to finance their own gear for what was at the time a considerable financial expenditure for working class people. The club bought Peter Meyer and Peter Dietrich and thus compensated for the departure of seasoned players. The following season, 2011–12, followed this up with a strong season in which they were for much of the year in contention for the championship and eventually finished in fourth place. Resigned at the end of the 2017-18 season. Friedhelm "Timo" Konietzka: Scored the first ever Bundesliga goal- 58 seconds into our first match with Werder Bremen. Was sold to FC Barcelona in August 2017 for 105 million euros minus bonuses- and garnered quite a bit of controversy on the way due to missing training and refusing to contact club officials. [10], In a step down from the previous season's outstanding performance, Borussia proved to struggle in the 1912–13 season. [5] Mönchengladbach also won two UEFA Cup titles during this period and reached a European Cup final in 1977. The team fell well short of that target, coming third in the league at five wins, five draws and four losses. Tomáš Rosický: Signed from Sparta Prague in 2001 for a then-Bundesliga record of 14.5 million Euros, this Czech midfielder was arguably our best player in the first half of the 2000s, and helped us win the title in 2002. Stefes spent most of his playing career at Gladbach, before becoming the assistant manager at the club in 2000. A notorious attacking midfielder- most (in)famous for a flagrant penalty-winning dive in 1995 and scoring the winning penalty in the Euro 1996 semifinals. Missing the 2018 World Cup and transfer rumors did not halt him- he's a regular starter again, and he's still best friends with Marco. Before the last matchday, the Borussia were three points behind a relegation zone. Conversely, followers from Liverpool still use a visit to Mönchengladbach to symbolise the mutual fan friendship of both clubs. Karl-Heinz "Kalle" Riedle: The first goalscorer in our 1989 DFB-Pokal final win- for Werder Bremen. Question marks mean I can't find it, dashes mean that they haven't been with the first team.). Personal trainer in Turkey who loves to help people get fitter and achieve the goals they set for themselves. Working in Romania can sometimes be a tricky thing, and before moving into the main subject of this column, team work, let's start with the pre-employment period. Alfred "Aki" Schmidt: He's from waaaaaaaaaaaaaay back. (See above for Sebastian Kehl, Roman Weidenfeller, and Lars Ricken), Leonardo de Deus Santos (Dede): Won the Bundesliga two times in his 13 years with the club. Was an ambassador for the 2015 Champions final in Berlin. Also had a very close relationship with Shinji Kagawa. Head Coach: Lucien Favre: It took us a year, but Lucien has finally arrived! After no goals had been scored in the regular season in Munich's Olympiastadion, Søren Lerby converted a penalty kick against Borussia goalkeeper Ulrich Sude in the 101st minute. Served as a BVB ambassador until he passed away in November 2016. The team remained until the end of the season in 18th place. Despite being at Dortmund for only a year, he is arguably one of our most loved players due to his quick adaptation to our club and his optimistic demeanor. Turned down lucrative contracts at Hertha Berlin and Atalanta out of club loyalty. [15] They earned the nickname "foals" due to their low average age as well as their carefree and successful play. The second international title started on 9 May 1979. the buy option on his loan deal was triggered for an astoundingly cheap €21 million. The first recorded game of this phase was a 5–0 over Rheydt SV on 15 August 1918, followed by the turnaround in the form of a 2–7 thrashing at the hands of Rheydt SV in the return fixture a week later. In the Bundesliga, we've won every game bar one where he played. Has two younger brothers, Kylian, playing for Cercle Brugge, and Ethan, playing in their hometown club AFC Tubize's youth academy. On 8 January 1905, Borussia additionally scored a respectable 1–0 win over its city rival FC Mönchengladbach, albeit only against the third team, confirming an earlier 6–1 win over FC Mönchengladbach on 26 December 1904. Ultimately, Borussia finished second in the league. Andre Schürrle: Formerly the guitarist for the boyband "The Bruchweg Boys," who rocked Mainz 05 to the Europa League in 2011 with the help of their manager, Thomas Tuchel. But also this time Borussia lost against the later DFB Cup winner Hamburger SV. [14] The proceeds from the transfer enabled Langner to rebuild the squad with the signing of players like Heinz Lowin, Heinz Crawatzo and Siegfried Burkhardt. Despite all this, he's still loved by BVB fans far and wide. In the 1984–85 season Borussia won 10–0 on Matchday 8 against Eintracht Braunschweig which is so far the last two-digit victory in Bundesliga history. Following the rise of the Nazi Party to power in 1933, the German league system was reformed to consist of 16 Gauligen – Gladbach found themselves playing first in the Gauliga Niederrhein, and later in various Bezirksklassen (district leagues). Was an analyst on Sky Sports in Germany, and is currently the director of our players' licence department, serving as a mediator between the staff and the players. FSV Mainz 05 on 25 October 1994, a 6–4 win for Mönchengladbach, a fan friendship developed between Mainz and Borussia, which is now maintained by only a few supporters. [9], Going into the 1909–10 season, Borussia exchanged its previous black and white color scheme with blue and yellow vertical stripes. As early as 1902, Borussia crossed international borders for the first time, losing 0–2 against Helmondia Helmond in the Netherlands before playing the Dutch team to a 1–1 draw at home. Currently on loan to Spartak Moscow in Russia. Meet The 2019-2020 Team A not-so brief overview of the names every Borussia Dortmund fan needs to know. The 1961–62 season in the Oberliga ended again with Borussia in 13th place in the table. An obvious fan favorite who played in two World Cups. We only want for him to have a successful journey in London, and he shall be dearly missed. Ousmane Dembele: Signed in May 2016 from Stade Rennais and hailed as a future Ballon D'Or winner, he had big shoes to fill as the replacement for Henrikh Mkhitaryan. 1999 stieß er zum damaligen zweitligisten gladbach und führte den verein zurück in die 1. Spieltag, Borussia Mönchengladbach – Schalke 04, 7. A definitive "Joker" or super sub - he has a record-breaking 10 Bundesliga goals off the bench... all scored before the winter break. Borussia Mönchengladbach gave away a 5–1 win over Real Madrid on 27 November 1985 in Düsseldorf (11 December 1985) when the club lost 4–0 in Madrid and dropped out of the UEFA Cup. On Matchday 30, the team was in 15th place with a goal-difference of 38:47 goals: three wins from the last four games improved the finish to tenth place. They chose the word Borussia (Latin: "Prussia") as their association's new title, although this was not yet the club's official founding. Lars Ricken: He is best known for scoring 16 seconds after coming on as a substitute in the 1997 Champions League Final vs. Juventus. He is credited with bringing BVB out of the ashes and turning them into a competitor in not just Germany but in Europe. BVB only paid 23€ million in 2018 for the striker to Barcelona. This doesn't mean he's not a BVB favorite. Borussia ended the season in sixth place in the league, at eight wins, two draws and eight losses. By mid-1916, Borussia was forced to cease regular play due to the lack of regularly available players. The team was subsequently excluded from major competitions until a more appropriate locale could be found. The first leg of the UEFA Cup in Düsseldorf between Borussia and Twente Enschede ended goalless. Hecking began with three wins in four Bundesliga matches as Borussia rose to ninth place and also earned a place in the quarter-finals of the DFB-Pokal. A Monaco youth product and former teammate of Kylian Mbappé, he's also a decent camera operator. See more of Personal Trainerin - Kristin Mühlberg on Facebook Log In Forgot account? They also continued to travel to the nearby Netherlands, drawing Eindhoven VV 1–1. On 17 March 2004, the Borussia were eliminated by a 0–1 defeat against the then second division Alemannia Aachen in the semi-finals of the DFB Cup. As a result, André Schubert resigned and was replaced by ex-VfL Wolfsburg manager Dieter Hecking. Lars Schlichting, Frankfurt am Main. The match took place away against Bayern Munich, then sixth in the table, and ended 2:2 by an own goal in the 90th minute by Hans-Jürgen Wittkamp. Goalkeeper Coach: Matthias Kleinsteiber: After the departure of Wolfgang “Teddy” de Beer, Matthias Kleinsteiber has been named our new goalkeeping coach. In the following season 1978–79 Udo Lattek managed Borussia for the last time. Was banned from the German national team before the 2006 World Cup because of public criticism of coach Jürgen Klinsmann, all over not being called up for a friendly. On the other hand, there is a long friendship with Liverpool, which comes from the time both teams regularly met in international games. Kleinsteiber spent most of his playing career with Borussia Dortmund II, before retiring in 2005. With a total of 93 goals scored Borussia set a new club record. Signed in 2010, this unknown Japanese kid was signed for peanuts and led us to not one, but TWO Bundesliga titles before leaving for Manchester United. #7: Jadon Sancho: The first ever BVB first-team player born in this millennium- and England is his city. the perfect solution to our finishing woes. This would be all fine and dandy, if it wasn't for the fact that that youth club was FC Bayern. Abdou Diallo: Signed from Mainz 05 in summer 2018, this hulking French defender is a challenge-winner and boasts impressive pass accuracy. Borussia Mönchengladbach were founded in 1900, with its name derived from a Latinized form of Prussia, which was a popular name for German clubs in the former Kingdom of Prussia. After a resounding 5–1 win at home, the enthusiasm was dampened by a 3–4 setback in the away fixture. Hailing from Hershey, Pennsylvania, he's being hailed as the "next big thing for American soccer," to a very aggravating - but justified - degree. In the next season, 1964–65, the club signed the youngsters, Jupp Heynckes and Bernd Rupp, and some of the youth team joined the professional squad. Born in Syria, his parents fled the country for Germany when he was a baby. Borussia Verein für Leibesübungen 1900 e.V. [45] A known fan group of the club were "Steinwegs Mamm",[46] who provided the drum in the 1960s for the team, and Ethem Özenrenler, known by his nickname "Manolo" who beat the drum in the northern curve of the Bökelberg Stadium for over 25 years since 1977.[46]. The season forced Borussia to once again move the playing ground, after the Schweizerhaus grounds were deemed to dangerous in response to complaints by opposing teams. Joined in 2013 and was our then-record signing. In summer 2019, with his chances at Bayern running out, he decided to re-join BVB, bringing much needed experience to the defense. Alfred "Adi" Preißler: BVB's all-time top scorer with 168 goals from 1946 to 1959 (minus a two-year stint at Preußen Münster.) I would like to thank Tushar Bahl from BVBuzz for helping me out with some of the following bios. In the 2000–01 season, the team was able to celebrate as a runner-up in the Bundesliga 2 re-emergence in the Bundesliga and reached the semi-finals of the DFB Cup, but were knocked out as in the previous year against a Regionalligisten ( 1 FC Union Berlin ) on penalties. The following year, the club took on the now-familiar name Borussia VfL Mönchengladbach after the city of München-Gladbach became Mönchengladbach.