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Borussia Dortmund squad depth for 2022/2023: Forwards

By Luke Hinkle

Dortmund's French forward Anthony Modeste (L) celebrates scoring the opening goal with his teammate Dortmund's German forward Marco Reus during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Hertha Berlin and Borussia Dortmund in Berlin on August 27, 2022. - DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo by RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images)
Dortmund's French forward Anthony Modeste (L) celebrates scoring the opening goal with his teammate Dortmund's German forward Marco Reus during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Hertha Berlin and Borussia Dortmund in Berlin on August 27, 2022. - DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo by RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Following the close of the summer transfer window, we take a look at Borussia Dortmund’s squad depth for the 2022/2023 season.  Several players will be crucial to the success of the team, while there are many that could share time with both the first team and the U-23 side.  There are also a few “sleeper” players that we think will end up being essential parts of the Dortmund team.  

There is always great intrigue during the first month or so of competitive action surrounding clubs’ squad depth.  Fans and onlookers are always curious as to how teams will incorporate the new summer signings into the mix.  There are those players who have been in the team for several seasons but have struggled to really cement their status as a crucial star.  For many teams – especially Borussia Dortmund – people also want to see how the team will utilize the young talent waiting in the fold for their chance to shine.

This series of articles will take an in-depth look at the Borussia Dortmund first-team squad now that the transfer window is officially closed.  Each article will look at position groups as a whole. Expect to see a short analysis of the players ranging from their story of arrival at the Signal Iduna Park, their playstyle and usage throughout past seasons, and what they might bring to the table this coming season.

Finally, each article will include a short section with my own personal opinion on which players from each position group will prove to be crucial to the team’s success in the long-run this season, as well as which players I think are currently “sleeper” candidates that will end up having a big impact on the team in a unique way.  Without further ado, let’s dive right in!