Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Four professional debuts, one international title and numerous developmental milestones at all levels: Borussia Dortmund’s youth academy looks back on an eventful season. In this interview, youth academy director Paul Schaffran discusses the key takeaways from the past year, the importance of international competitions, the role of the U23s as the final stage of development, and the challenges posed by an increasingly younger generation of talent.

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