BVB star Schlotterbeck emotional: “Most special moment of my career” | OneFootball

After Borussia Dortmund's 2-0 victory against FC Augsburg, Nico Schlotterbeck became emotional. The brotherly duel with Keven Schlotterbeck made the match a very special moment for BVB's defensive chief.

The 2-0 home win of Borussia Dortmund against FC Augsburg seemed at first glance like an ordinary work victory. However, for BVB defender Nico Schlotterbeck, the match on the 26th Bundesliga matchday held a very special significance – and even became an emotional career moment for the national player.

The reason for this stood on the opposite side: his older brother Keven Schlotterbeck. Although the two central defenders have faced each other as opponents in the Bundesliga multiple times, this time there was an extraordinary constellation. For the first time, both led their teams onto the field as captains – Nico in place of the injured Emre Can, Keven for FCA.

Before the kickoff at Signal Iduna Park, the brothers shared an intimate hug during the coin toss – a moment that visibly moved Nico Schlotterbeck even after the game. “I’ve had a few moments in my career, but today was very special and I believe it was the most special moment in my entire career,” said the 26-year-old after the final whistle.

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The significance of the clubs made the moment even greater: “Keven was captain at Augsburg, I at Borussia Dortmund – these are not just any clubs, but huge clubs in Germany.”

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The situation was also extraordinary for his brother. “Of course, you dream from a young age of standing on such a pitch. It is naturally something special,” said Keven Schlotterbeck after the match. At the same time, he took the opportunity to publicly praise his brother: “I can only be proud of him – what he has achieved in recent years and what he is achieving now.”

Fittingly for the special duel, the family was also in the stadium. The parents of the two central defenders watched the moment live from the stands – a detail that Nico Schlotterbeck also highlighted: “The family was there, the parents were there. I believe they can be immensely proud to have two children like that.” In terms of sports, BVB decided the match with goals from Karim Adeyemi and Luca Reggiani, winning 2-0.

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