[Saba Sports News] Recently, Borussia Dortmund defender Niklas Süle announced on a podcast that he will retire at the end of the current season, bringing an end to his 13-year professional career. Süle will hang up his boots after the final match of the season. His contract with Borussia Dortmund is set to expire on June 30, 2026. The 30-year-old came through the youth academy at TSG Hoffenheim. He joined Bayern Munich in 2017 and spent five seasons with the club, making 171 appearances in total, scoring 7 goals and providing 5 assists. During his time at Bayern Munich, he claimed five Bundesliga titles, four DFL-Supercup titles, two DFB-Pokal titles, one UEFA Super Cup, one UEFA Champions League trophy and one FIFA Club World Cup. In the summer transfer window of 2022, Süle joined Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer. Across four seasons with Dortmund, he has turned out 109 times, registering 3 goals and 4 assists.
The editor believes that what Niklas Süle is best remembered for among fans is his imposing physique and frequent injury problems. According to Transfermarkt statistics, throughout his 13-year professional career, Süle has missed a total of 856 days due to injury. He suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear once during his time at Hoffenheim and once at Bayern Munich, missing approximately 133 club matches through fitness issues.