2001 Borussia Dortmund Away – Tomas Rosicky #10 XXL

The 2001–02 season was one of the most memorable in the history of Borussia Dortmund, as the club captured its sixth Bundesliga title under manager Matthias Sammer. Blending experienced leaders with a gifted young core, Dortmund played dynamic, attacking football and edged out Bayer Leverkusen in a dramatic title race.

Dortmund finished Bundesliga champions with 70 points, securing the league on the final day of the season. The team combined defensive resilience with creativity and pace in attack, producing one of the club’s strongest domestic campaigns of the modern era.

In Europe, Dortmund reached the UEFA Cup Final, defeating Lille, Slovan Liberec, Copenhagen, and AC Milan before losing 3–2 after extra time to Feyenoord in Rotterdam. Although they narrowly missed out on European silverware, the run further highlighted Dortmund’s resurgence as one of Europe’s top clubs.

The 2001–02 Borussia Dortmund away kit, produced by Nike, featured a striking black design with fluorescent yellow accents and the iconic E.ON sponsor. Bold and unmistakably Dortmund, it has become one of the club’s most recognizable vintage football shirts.

Player’s Impact – Tomáš Rosický

The 2001–02 season established Tomáš Rosický as one of Europe’s brightest young playmakers. At just 21 years old, Rosický became the creative heartbeat of Dortmund’s championship-winning side.

Operating primarily as an attacking midfielder, Rosický combined exceptional vision, close control, and effortless elegance on the ball. His ability to carry possession through midfield, unlock defenses with incisive passing, and dictate the rhythm of matches made him one of the Bundesliga’s most exciting players.

Rosický contributed crucial goals and assists throughout Dortmund’s title-winning campaign while consistently linking midfield and attack. His technical brilliance complemented the physicality of teammates such as Jan Koller and Márcio Amoroso, giving Dortmund one of the most balanced attacking units in Europe.

The season cemented Rosický’s reputation as one of football’s premier young talents and played a major role in Dortmund’s return to the summit of German football.

Full Squad List (Borussia Dortmund – 2001–02 Season)

Manager: Matthias Sammer

Goalkeepers:
Jens Lehmann, Roman Weidenfeller

Defenders:
Christoph Metzelder, Stefan Reuter (captain), Dede, Evanilson, Lars Ricken, Christian Wörns

Midfielders:
Tomáš Rosický, Torsten Frings, Tomas Heinrich, Lars Ricken, Jan-Heiner Kamps

Forwards:
Márcio Amoroso, Jan Koller, Ewerthon