Michael Zorc

Club career Born in Dortmund, Zorc played 463 Bundesliga games for Borussia Dortmund (a club record) between 1981 and 1998, also being the team's captain for many years. He also ranked, at one time, their second all-time top goalscorer, thanks in part to his penalty-taking ability. He made his professional debut on 24 October 1981 in a 2–0 away loss against SV Werder Bremen, becoming first choice from his second season onwards.

The tail-end of Zorc's career saw also his greatest successes, as Dortmund were twice crowned national champions as well as winning the 1996–97 UEFA Champions League and the Intercontinental Cup. He scored in double digits in seven seasons, including 15 apiece from 1994 to 1996.

International career Zorc earned seven caps for Germany, but never made the squad for any international tournament. His debut came on 16 December 1992 at already 30, during a 3–1 friendly defeat to Brazil.

Executive career

Upon retiring aged 35, Zorc became the sporting director of Borussia Dortmund. He was in charge when the team won the national championship in 2002, 2011 and 2012, playing a key part in pulling the club out of financial ruin alongside Hans-Joachim Watzke.

Zorc stepped down in June 2022, being replaced in the role by Sebastian Kehl.

Personal life Zorc's father Dieter played in the top division for VfL Bochum and was an amateur international for Germany.

Honours Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga: 1994–95, 1996 DFB-Pokal: 1988–89 UEFA Champions League: 1996–97 UEFA European Under-18 Championship: 1981