Michael Schulz (born 3 September 1961) is a German former professional footballer who played as a central defender.

He was a favourite at Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen, his fans regularly chanting "Schuuuuuuuuuulz" whenever he had the ball.

In Panini's World Championship collector's cards edition 1994 he is described as "an anchor as header, strong in duels, feared for his wide throw-ins.

[6] Schulz works as a player agent at the Hamburg-based sport management agency Extratime.

The special sting in his case was the fact that each team he played for was highly successful after he was transferred away, leading to speculation he was cursed.