When Lennard Maloney replaced Mats Hummels in the 88th minute of Borussia Dortmund’s 3-1 victory over Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday, he became the sixth American player to represent the club, joining Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna in a tradition that began 25 years ago with Jovan Kirovski.
Berlin-born, but eligible to play for the USA, new Borussia Dortmund defender Lennard Maloney is awaiting his breakout season as a professional. bundesliga.com profiles the US U20 international.
Erling Haaland is missing for Borussia Dortmund as they attempt to keep the pressure on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich when they travel to Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday (kick-off: 3.30pm CEST).