BVB Player Ratings 2016-17: Defenders

BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 27: Marc Bartra of Dortmund celebrates after winning the DFB Cup final match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund at Olympiastadion on May 27, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images)
BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 27: Marc Bartra of Dortmund celebrates after winning the DFB Cup final match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund at Olympiastadion on May 27, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images) /
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DORTMUND, GERMANY – APRIL 29: Lukasz Piszczek of Borussia Dortmund in action during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Koeln at Signal Iduna Park on April 29, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund/Getty Images)
DORTMUND, GERMANY – APRIL 29: Lukasz Piszczek of Borussia Dortmund in action during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Koeln at Signal Iduna Park on April 29, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund/Getty Images) /

Lukasz Piszczek

The Polish veteran that Borussia Dortmund can always rely on. Piszczek has reached age 31, which means he is on the decline. However, the only thing that has stopped Piszczek this far are injuries.

The well-disciplined presence on the field was an active presence that a rather young and feisty Dortmund needed this year. Lukasz Piszczek has proved his worth yet again this season, but with Felix Passlack coming through the ranks, will the next manager keep Piszczek as the leading man?

Player Grade: B