Team photo of the BVB professional football squad for the 2025/2026 season.

Borussia Dortmund First Team

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First team matches

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First team news

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The BVB professional squad

Here is an overview of the current BVB squad, the team that lives the black and yellow tradition on the pitch week after week. The page offers you a guide to the player profiles and the latest developments in the BVB squad.