5 clubs that are loved by neutrals

#1 Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund players and fans share a special bond which is rarely seen in football clubs

Some of the aforementioned teams have gained a following in the last couple of seasons while the remaining have failed to challenge for the biggest trophies despite the appreciation they receive for their contribution to football.

However, if there is one team that always lives within its means, constantly nurturing youngsters into world-beaters and competes with the best teams across Europe consistently, then it is Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e.V. Dortmund, more commonly, Borussia Dortmund.

After poor financial management crippled the club’s performances in the mid-2000s, current Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp along with CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke and sporting director Michael Zorc revived the club and developed the strategy of buying players efficiently and developing them while playing exciting attacking football.

The results were phenomenal as Dortmund beat the financial clout to win the Bundesliga in 2011 and 2012.

Further, the club reached the finals of the Champions League in 2013, winning footballing hearts all over the world. Thomas Tuchel took over from Klopp in 2015 and has continued to keep Dortmund competitive as they find themselves facing another young attacking team in Monaco in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

In all their highs and lows, there exists a huge wall of support, famously referred to as the “Yellow Wall”, which is another reason why the club has a special place amongst football fans.

In terms of constantly developing young players who can play for the first-team, consistently challenging the football elite and by playing an attractive brand of football, Borussia Dortmund are the second love for most football fans all over the world.