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Borussia Dortmund most-used starting XI45 MATCHES

Borussia Dortmund's most-used starting XI last season, across 45 official matches, was Kobel in goal, Anton and Schlotterbeck across the back, and Guirassy and Beier further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news

  • No longer available: Brandt.
  • Unavailable: Schlotterbeck (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 24 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Borussia Dortmund last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

N. Kovač, Borussia Dortmund manager
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N. Kovač
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Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 24 of last 30
3-4-2-1
80%
3-5-2
10%
3-4-3
7%
3-5-1-1
3%

Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.

Last Season's Most Common Borussia Dortmund XI

Based on 45 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season's XI after 1 more match this season.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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Borussia Dortmund

Who started Borussia Dortmund's last match?
Borussia Dortmund's starting XI on 29 Aug 2026 in the Bundesliga (3-4-3): G. Kobel, J. Ryerson, W. Anton, Kouakou Joane Gadou, M. Beier, J. Bellingham, F. Nmecha, D. Svensson, K. Karetsas, S. Guirassy, G. Konstantelias.
What was Borussia Dortmund's last result?
Borussia Dortmund beat Hamburger SV 2–0 on 29 Aug 2026.
When did Borussia Dortmund last win?
Borussia Dortmund last won on 29 Aug 2026, beating Hamburger SV 2–0.
Who takes penalties for Borussia Dortmund?
R. Bensebaïni has taken the most penalties for Borussia Dortmund in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 of 4.
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