Marcel Schmelzer is a former professional footballer from Germany, known for his role as a left-back.
He played for Borussia Dortmund from 2008 to 2022, becoming a key player for the team.
Schmelzer represented the Germany men's national team from 2010 to 2014, earning 16 caps.
Biography
Early Life
Marcel Schmelzer was born in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. He developed a passion for football at a young age, which led him to pursue a professional career in the sport.
Career
Schmelzer began his professional journey with Borussia Dortmund, making his debut on August 9, 2008, in a German Cup match against Rot-Weiss Essen. He quickly established himself as a key player, with his first league appearance following shortly after. His standout season came in 2010-11 when he played every minute for Dortmund, contributing to their Bundesliga title win. The following season, he helped secure another Bundesliga title and the DFB-Pokal, marking a successful period for the club. Schmelzer extended his contract with Dortmund multiple times, with his last extension in April 2016, ensuring his stay until 2021. He also had a notable international career, representing Germany at various levels, including the U21 team and the senior national team, where he made 16 appearances from 2010 to 2014.
After retiring from professional play, Schmelzer transitioned into coaching, becoming an assistant coach for Borussia Dortmund's U17 team for the 2023-24 season and later joining the coaching staff for Borussia Dortmund II.
Personal Life
Marcel Schmelzer is married to Jenny Schmelzer, and they share a life together away from the pitch, supporting each other through their respective careers.
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Career & Clubs
Schmelzer was born in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt. He started his professional career with Borussia Dortmund, making his first appearance on 9 August 2008, in the German Cup first-round match against Rot-Weiss Essen. His first league appearance came in the following week, as he played the final twenty minutes of a 3–2 win at Bayer Leverkusen. Schmelzer had his best season for Borussia Dortmund in the 2010–11 season, where he managed to play every minute of the season for the team who went on to win the Bundesliga that year. The following season, Schmelzer, who missed the beginning of the Bundesliga due to injury, enjoyed yet another trophy as he helped Dortmund win another Bundesliga title. In addition to being the left back for the team for the entire season, Schmelzer also helped Dortmund secure the DFB-Pokal with a 5–2 win against Bayern Munich, making it three titles in two years. On 11 January 2013, Schmelzer extended his contract with Borussia, which will keep him at the club until 2017. On 27 July 2013, Schmelzer won the 2013 DFL-Supercup with Dortmund 4–2 against rivals Bayern Munich. On 25 April 2016, Marcel Schmelzer yet again extended his contract with BVB. He agreed on a five-year deal which will keep him with the black and yellows through 2021. After the departure of Mats Hummels, Schmelzer was named a candidate to be the new captain. On 14 August 2016, Schmelzer captained his first match against league champions Bayern Munich during the 2–0 defeat of the…
Schmelzer was called up by the U21 team for the 2009 European Championship, being used regularly, although not as a starter, he played the final five minutes in the final, a 4–0 success against England. For the senior team, he made 16 appearances between 2010 and 2014.
Schmelzer became an assistant coach to Marco Lehmann at Borussia Dortmund U17 for the 2023–24 season. On 3 May 2024, it was announced that he would join Jan Zimmermann's coaching staff at Borussia Dortmund II for the 2024–25 season.
- Club
- Borussia Dortmund (2008–2022)
- Club
- Germany men's national association football team (2010–2014)
- Club
- Borussia Dortmund II (2007–2009)
- Club
- Germany national under-21 football team (2009–2010)
- League
- 3. Liga
- League
- Bundesliga
- National team
- Germany
Personal
Clubs
- Borussia Dortmund II2007–2009
- Borussia Dortmund2008–2022
- Germany national under-21 football team2009–2010
- Germany men's national association football team2010–2014
Played together with
Abdou DialloBorussia Dortmund · 2018–2019
Achraf HakimiBorussia Dortmund · 2018–2020
Adnan JanuzajBorussia Dortmund · 2015–2016
Adrián RamosBorussia Dortmund · 2014–2017
Alexander FreiBorussia Dortmund · 2006–2009
Alexander IsakBorussia Dortmund · 2017–2019- Alfred KelbassaBorussia Dortmund · 1954–1963
- Alfred NijhuisBorussia Dortmund · 1998–2001
Alfred SchmidtBorussia Dortmund · 1956–1968
Andreas MöllerBorussia Dortmund · 1988–1990- Andreas MöllerBorussia Dortmund · 1994–2000
Andriy YarmolenkoBorussia Dortmund · 2017–2018
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Marcel Schmelzer is a German former professional footballer who played mainly as a left-back.
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