Marcel Sabitzer

Written by Andreas Haguenauer and Lukas Zahrer for Der Standard:

One of the most important players in Ralf Rangnick's team, Marcel Sabitzer was in search of happiness after his time in Leipzig and found it neither at Bayern Munich nor at Manchester United, where he played for half a year on loan. He rediscovered it in Dortmund. “Sabi” plays technically demanding football but is not afraid to engage in duels. His trump card is his versatility, vision and incredibly strong shot. His former coach, Julian Nagelsmann, said of him: “His level is constant with periods of brilliance.” Over the years in top football, he has also found a certain calmness. Earlier, it was said that defeats made him furious. His father Herfried was also a professional footballer. Marcel's verdict: “He had a 50-50 mentality. He let his focus slip from time to time, which is why he didn't have a huge career. I got the positive 50% of his mentality and 50% of his talent. I have had to work hard for the rest.“