Most recent graduates include first team regulars Marco Reus, Nuri Şahin and Marcel Schmelzer.

The club has notably produced World Cup champions Mario Götze and Kevin Großkreutz.

[2] The Evonik-Fußballschule des BVB was opened in July 2011 to provide mainstream education for the youth players who do not reside in the Dortmund area.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.