Borussia Dortmund is regarded as one of the most prestigious and well-liked teams in Germany’s Bundesliga. Dortmund have produced some of the best footballers ever thanks to their attacking style and dedicated fan base. The club is known for giving change to youngsters and developing them into world-class players. Find the list of the top 10 Borussia Dortmund Goalscorers Of All Time below.
10. Stéphane Chapuisat – 123 goals
From 1991 to 1999, Stephane Chapuisat was a member of the Borussia Dortmund team. He was a beloved and very successful player for Dortmund, taking home two Bundesliga championships, one DFB-Pokal, and the 1996–1997 UEFA Champions League. Chapuisat scored goals quickly and expertly. He was the third-highest goal scorer for Dortmund with 123 goals in 284 games. Along with Dortmund, Chapuisat also played for Servette FC, Grasshopper Club Zurich, and FC Zurich. Chapuisat coached Swiss junior teams and clubs after quitting football in 2006. He continues to be admired by Dortmund supporters for his 1990s achievements, helping us start the list of the top 10 Borussia Dortmund Goalscorers Of All Time below.
9. Alfred Niepieklo – 125 goals
From 1947 through 1962, Alfred “Aki” Niepieklo played for Borussia Dortmund. Niepieklo scored 125 club goals in 201 games while playing midfield, striker, and defence. Dortmund won the German title in 1956 and 1957 with Niepieklo’s assistance. He assisted the group in advancing to the 1963 European Cup final despite the injury. Niepieklo was adored by Dortmund supporters for his perseverance, work ethic, and leadership on the pitch. Following his retirement from playing football, he was a productive coach at Rot-Weiss Essen and Fortuna Düsseldorf. After his passing in 1991, his impact on Dortmund and German football continued.
8. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 141 goals
From 2013 until 2018, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was a productive player for Borussia Dortmund. One of the most thrilling players in the world, Aubameyang is known for his pace, agility, and scoring prowess. Aubameyang was awarded African Footballer of the Year in 2015 and 2016 and earned two Bundesliga top scorer trophies. He also assisted Dortmund in the 2014 and 2017 DFB-Pokal final appearances. He played 213 games for Dortmund and scored 141 goals.
7. Jürgen Schütz – 143 goals
Dortmund-born With Borussia Dortmund, Jürgen Schütz started his professional career in 1959. In his first stint with Dortmund, Schütz scored 98 goals in 114 games. After winning the Bundesliga in 1963, he played for Roma, Messina, Torino, and Brescia. After playing for 1860 Munich in 1968, Jürgen Schütz joined Dortmund again in 1969. He scored 26 goals in 73 appearances throughout his final three seasons, which ended in 1972. In 213 games in all competitions, he scored 143 goals for Dortmund.
6. Lothar Emmerich – 148 goals
From 1956 to 1969, Lothar Emmerich was a member of the Borussia Dortmund team. He was a gifted forward who had cannon-like goal-scoring ability. Dortmund won the 1963 Bundesliga and the 1965 DFB-Pokal when Emmerich was a member of the squad. During the 1965–1966 season, he scored 31 goals in 33 games, more than any other player in the league. Throughout his 249 games with the team, he scored 148 goals. Borussia Dortmund and German football have kept Emmerich’s memories alive after his passing in 2003. Fans still appreciate him highly for the work he performed for the club in the 1960s despite the passage of time.
5. Timo Konietzka – 155 goals
Timo Konietzka, a former German football player, spent from 1956 to 1965 playing for Borussia Dortmund. He was a striker who established the Bundesliga by scoring the first goal ever in 1963. In 1965, Konietzka helped Dortmund win the German Cup, and in 1960–1961, he led the league in scoring with 33 goals in 30 games. He contributed 155 goals in 196 games for the squad while he was incarcerated. Before retiring in 1970, Konietzka departed Dortmund and later played for TSV 1860 Munich. Later, he changed careers and became a coach, working with many German teams, notably Borussia Dortmund. Konietzka died away in 2012 at the age of 73.
4. Manfred Burgsmüller – 158 goals
For Borussia Dortmund, Manfred Burgsmüller played football from 1976 to 1983 and then again from 1986 until 1990. His legendary status as a player was influenced by the fact that he could play either forward or center. Burgsmüller won the DFB-Pokal in 1989 and the Bundesliga in 1987 while he was a player for Dortmund. He also passed Gerd Müller in 1987 to become the Bundesliga’s top scorer of all time. He scored 158 goals in 252 games. Burgsmüller retired in 1995 after playing for a number of different German teams, including Werder Bremen and Schalke 04. He was 69 years old when he died away in 2019, yet he will go down in Borussia Dortmund history as an all-time great.
3. Michael Zorc – 159 goals
Michael Zorc, a former German football player, spent his whole professional playing career with Borussia Dortmund, from 1981 to 1998. He was a midfielder for the squad and is regarded as one of its all-time greats. Zorc helped Dortmund win the Bundesliga twice, in 1995 and 1996, as well as the UEFA Champions League in 1997. He also won the DFB-Pokal three times and was awarded German Footballer of the Year in 1989. After his playing days were done, Zorc joined the Dortmund management group. He has served as the club’s sports director since 1998. He has helped the squad achieve ongoing success on a national and international level. He scored 159 goals throughout 295 games.
2. Marco Reus – 159 goal
Marco Reus is a German-born professional football player who plays forward for both Borussia Dortmund and the German national team. He started his professional career with Rot Weiss Ahlen before switching to Borussia Monchengladbach in 2009. Reus joined Borussia Dortmund, his current club, in 2012, and has since established himself as an important member of the team. He has helped the squad win three DFL-Supercups in addition to the DFB-Pokal and the Bundesliga title. He has scored 159 goals in 375 games so far.
1. Adi Preißler – 177 goals
Adi Preißler, a former football player from Austria, played for Borussia Dortmund between 1953 and 1965. He was a striker for the squad and is recognized as one of its all-time finest players. In 274 games, he tallied 177 goals. While a member of the team, Preißler helped Dortmund win the German title in 1956 and the DFB-Pokal in 1965. He also made 23 appearances for the Austrian national team, scoring 10 goals in all and tops the list of the top 10 Borussia Dortmund Goalscorers Of All Time below.
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