How many players share Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund?

There are exactly 14 players who have made official appearances for both Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

Who is the most valuable player to play for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund?

Currently, Robert Lewandowski is among the highest-valued players to feature for both clubs.

Who is the oldest player to play for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund?

Among the players in our database, Thorsten Fink is the oldest player to have played for both clubs.

Bayern Munich

Borussia Dortmund

14 Players

💡 Did you know?

A fascinating fact is that Robert Lewandowski has not only made history as one of the top scorers in Bundesliga history, but he is also a living bridge between both clubs. Winning multiple league titles with both institutions positions him as a unique figure. His scoring ability, which he consolidated at Dortmund and perfected at Bayern, proves that individual class can transcend any institutional rivalry in modern football.

Players who played for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund

14 players found in our database

Robert Lewandowski

• 37 years

Bayern Munich

Apps

375

Gls / Ast

344 / 73

Borussia Dortmund

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187

Gls / Ast

103 / 42

Niklas Sule

• 30 years

Bayern Munich

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171

Gls / Ast

7 / 5

Borussia Dortmund

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104

Gls / Ast

3 / 5

Mats Hummels

• 37 years

Bayern Munich

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118

Gls / Ast

8 / 9

Borussia Dortmund

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508

Gls / Ast

38 / 23

Mario Gotze

• 33 years

Bayern Munich

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114

Gls / Ast

36 / 24

Borussia Dortmund

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219

Gls / Ast

45 / 61

Ivan Perisic

• 37 years

Bayern Munich

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Gls / Ast

8 / 10

Borussia Dortmund

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Gls / Ast

12 / 7

Marcel Sabitzer

• 31 years

Bayern Munich

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Gls / Ast

2 / 2

Borussia Dortmund

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104

Gls / Ast

8 / 12

Emre Can

• 32 years

Bayern Munich

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Gls / Ast

1 / 0

Borussia Dortmund

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217

Gls / Ast

23 / 12

Raphael Guerreiro

• 32 years

Bayern Munich

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Gls / Ast

12 / 8

Borussia Dortmund

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224

Gls / Ast

40 / 50

Torsten Frings

• 49 years

Bayern Munich

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Gls / Ast

5 / 6

Borussia Dortmund

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Gls / Ast

12 / 10

Sebastian Rode

• 35 years

Bayern Munich

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Gls / Ast

4 / 7

Borussia Dortmund

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Gls / Ast

1 / 0

Robert Kovac

• 51 years

Bayern Munich

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144

Gls / Ast

0 / 2

Borussia Dortmund

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Gls / Ast

0 / 2

Markus Feulner

• 44 years

Bayern Munich

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Gls / Ast

1 / 2

Borussia Dortmund

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Gls / Ast

0 / 0

Christian Nerlinger

• 52 years

Bayern Munich

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207

Gls / Ast

37 / 17

Borussia Dortmund

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Gls / Ast

4 / 3

Thorsten Fink

• 58 years

Bayern Munich

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236

Gls / Ast

9 / 11

Borussia Dortmund

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Gls / Ast

0 / 0

Bayern Munich & Borussia Dortmund

The rivalry between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, widely known as 'Der Klassiker', represents the pinnacle of German football. Historically, this matchup has defined the fate of the Bundesliga, representing a collision between the hegemonic pragmatism of the Bavarian giant and the vibrant, passionate, and resilient identity of the Ruhr team. While Bayern has cemented its status through an unreachable corporate structure and constant continental success, Dortmund has captivated the world with its 'Yellow Wall', becoming a bastion of authenticity against the standardization of success. Every clash between these clubs transcends sports, turning into a cultural battle where styles of play collide: the technical precision and tactical control of Munich against the frenetic intensity and vertical counter-attacking that defines the soul of the Signal Iduna Park in every single season.

Shared Players

The permeability between the Bayern and Dortmund squads has been a constant source of controversy in German football history. Figures such as Robert Lewandowski and Mats Hummels embody the weight of this transition, having left their mark on both sides. Mario Götze was another name that sent shockwaves after his move from the Westfalenstadion to Bavaria, as did Niklas Sule, who took the opposite path years later. Players with extensive careers such as Ivan Perisic, Marcel Sabitzer, Emre Can, Raphael Guerreiro, Torsten Frings, Sebastian Rode, Robert Kovac, and Christian Nerlinger have also worn both crests, adding technical versatility to these tactical structures. These movements do not only alter the distribution of talent, but also reshape the power balance in the Bundesliga, demonstrating how roster management is a fundamental strategic weapon in the fight for national and international hegemony.