GermanyFounded in 1909, Borussia Dortmund are one of Germany's most decorated football clubs. Across their history they have won 23 major honours in total, including 3 at continental or world level and carry a 1-out-of-6-star rating in our all-time club ranking.
Their standout achievement is the Intercontinental Cup, won once (1997). Domestically, they have also lifted the Germany league title 8 times.
Honours
WorldContinentalGermany (Domestic)Trophy Timeline
Trophies won by Borussia Dortmund every year since 1909.
Above the line — domestic titlesBelow the line — continental & world titles
Borussia Dortmund’s greatest single seasons — 2 trophies won in 1989, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2012, more than any other year in their history.
Insights
Written by the archive itself — droughts, streaks and records derived from Borussia Dortmund’s results. See all insights.
Borussia Dortmund have won the Intercontinental Cup (from 1960) 1 times. R. Madrid hold the record on 3 — 2 more would level it.
Borussia Dortmund were founded in 1909 in Germany.
Borussia Dortmund have won Germany's league title 8 times, but not since 2012 — 14 years and counting as of 2026.
Individual Honours
Players who won the game’s top individual awards while at Borussia Dortmund.
World - Ballon d’OrPlayers
Notable players who have worn the Borussia Dortmund shirt.
See how Borussia Dortmund ranks among the sport’s all-time greats in our Fifty Greatest Football Clubs analysis.