Marco Reus, born on May 31, 1989, in Dortmund, Germany, is a highly skilled attacking midfielder and forward who recently joined LA Galaxy in August 2024, after a distinguished 12-year career with his hometown club, Borussia Dortmund. Renowned for his exceptional speed, technical ability, and prolific goalscoring, Reus was a key figure for Dortmund, serving as captain from 2018 to 2023 and becoming one of only three players to achieve over 100 goals and 100 assists in the Bundesliga. A two-time German Footballer of the Year, he also represented the German national team, participating in Euro 2012 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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Marco Reus
Attacking Midfielder / Forward | LA Galaxy & Germany National Team
Personal Information
Full Name:
Marco Reus
Date of Birth:
May 31, 1989 (36 years old)
Place of Birth:
Dortmund, West Germany
Height:
1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s):
Attacking Midfielder, Winger, False Nine
Current Club:
LA Galaxy (Joined August 2024)
National Team:
Germany (Retired from international football in 2021)
Youth Career:
Post SV Dortmund (1994–1996), Borussia Dortmund (1996–2006)
Style of Play:
Known for his speed, technical ability, dribbling, and prolific goalscoring from midfield and wide positions.
Career Statistics
Club Career (Senior)
| Club | Seasons | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rot Weiss Ahlen | 2007–2009 | 44 | 5 | – |
| Borussia Mönchengladbach | 2009–2012 | 109 | 41 | 28 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 2012–2024 | 429 | 170 | 131 |
| LA Galaxy | 2024–present | 23 | 4 | 6 |
Club Competition Stats (Select Major)
| Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 391 | 156 | 118 |
| UEFA Champions League | 72 | 24 | 20 |
| DFB-Pokal | 50 | 18 | 18 |
| MLS (Major League Soccer) | 17 | 4 | 5 |
International Career (Germany)
| Team | Years | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany Senior Team | 2011–2021 | 48 | 15 |
| Germany U21 | 2009 | 2 | 0 |
Honours & Career Highlights
- Club Honours (with Borussia Dortmund):
- **DFB-Pokal (German Cup):** 2016–17, 2020–21
- **DFL-Supercup (German Super Cup):** 2013, 2014, 2019
- UEFA Champions League Runner-up: 2012–13, 2023–24
- Bundesliga Runner-up: 7 times
- Club Honours (with LA Galaxy):
- **MLS Cup:** 2024
- Individual Accolades & Milestones:
- **German Footballer of the Year:** 2012, 2019
- **Bundesliga Player of the Season:** 2011–12, 2013–14, 2018–19
- One of only three players with 100+ Bundesliga goals and 100+ assists.
- Borussia Dortmund’s second-highest all-time goalscorer.
- Cover athlete for FIFA 17.
- Career Highlights:
- Played in two major international tournaments for Germany (Euro 2012, 2018 World Cup).
- Captain of Borussia Dortmund from 2018-2023.
- Known for his loyalty to Borussia Dortmund, spending 12 years with the senior team.
