Record matched: Kobel makes BVB history | OneFootball

After the final Bundesliga matchday, Gregor Kobel can celebrate a special record. The BVB goalkeeper matched a club best in the win against Werder Bremen.

Gregor Kobel has secured a place in Borussia Dortmund’s history books with a strong season. In BVB’s 2-0 away win against Werder Bremen, the Swiss goalkeeper kept a clean sheet for the 15th time in this Bundesliga campaign, equaling the club record. Before him, only Roman Weidenfeller and Roman Bürki had reached that mark.

At the same time, Borussia Dortmund underlined the defensive stability of the entire season with the win in Bremen. With just 34 goals conceded, BVB had the best defense in the Bundesliga. Even champions Bayern Munich let in more goals (36). In addition, Dortmund collected 73 points — their highest total in seven years.

Kobel in particular had to step in several times in Bremen. Especially in the first half, the defense led by captain Nico Schlotterbeck looked shaky on a few occasions, but the Swiss keeper prevented his team from falling behind. Once again, the 28-year-old proved to be one of the decisive factors in Dortmund’s strong season.

BVB coach Kovac explains Kobel’s strong season

After the match, coach Niko Kovac highlighted not only Kobel’s performances, but also his physical development. “That also shows that Matthias Kleinsteiber (goalkeeping coach, editor’s note) and the therapists are doing a very good job,” the BVB coach was quoted as saying by WAZ. In recent years, Kobel had repeatedly struggled with injuries. Kovac recalled: “He was very fragile over the last few years, very fragile.”

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Before the end of the season, however, the coach still faced a difficult decision. Backup goalkeeper Alexander Meyer could also have hoped for minutes against Bremen. “We thought about that too,” Kovac later admitted.

In the end, however, the coach opted for Kobel — and with that, also for the chance at the record. “I would also have liked to play Alex, but as a coach I can only choose eleven.” After a short vacation, Kobel will now continue with the Swiss national team. There, the Dortmund keeper hopes to carry his strong form into the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

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