

Seventeen years old, barely on the pitch, and already bending a senior international game his way.

American 17-year-old Mathis Albert is turning heads in Dortmund's pre-season, earning coach Niko Kovač's praise.

With Dortmund's captain and vice captain sidelined, Waldemar Anton has stepped up to lead the backline.

Juventus made a summer enquiry for Dortmund's 18-year-old Italian talent, but the Bundesliga club refused to sell.

Four games, four wins — and a midfield pairing that could define Borussia Dortmund's season.
Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026