From Wembley to Now: Where Are the Stars of Borussia Dortmund’s 2013 Champions League Final Team?

Borussia Dortmund’s journey to the 2013 UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich at Wembley Stadium provided football fans with unforgettable moments. Seven years later, let’s take a look at where the stars of that final are today.

Goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller, who played an integral role in Dortmund’s run to the final, retired in 2018 and is now involved in promoting UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany.

Łukasz Piszczek, the Polish right-back, is currently player-coach at Polish third-tier side LKS Goczałkowice-Zdrój, continuing his football career.

Neven Subotić, who made a stunning sliding clearance in the final, ended his career in 2021 after spells in France, Germany, Turkey, and Austria.

Mats Hummels, a central defender, has had a successful career both at Dortmund and Bayern Munich and is currently playing at Dortmund, nearing 500 competitive appearances.

Marcel Schmelzer, former Dortmund captain, retired in 2022 after spending 17 years at the club and 14 years in the first team. He is now part of Dortmund’s coaching setup.

Sven Bender, who played a crucial role at Dortmund, is now an assistant coach at Borussia Dortmund, after his playing career at Bayer Leverkusen and the German national team.

İlkay Gündoğan, who scored in the final, went on to play for Manchester City and now Barcelona, winning multiple titles along the way.

Jakub Błaszczykowski, known for his dynamic displays, ended his career after stints at Wolfsburg and Wisła Kraków.

Marco Reus, who played a significant role in Dortmund’s journey to the final, is on the verge of leaving Dortmund after numerous appearances and goals for the club.

Kevin Großkreutz, a versatile player, retired in 2021 after spells in Turkey, Germany, and Uerdingen, continuing to play at the amateur level.

Robert Lewandowski, the prolific striker, is now at Barcelona after a successful spell at Bayern Munich, where he broke several scoring records.

Jürgen Klopp, the mastermind behind Dortmund’s success, is currently the manager of Liverpool, having won multiple titles with the English club.