Roman Weidenfeller was a reliable and long-serving goalkeeper who became a mainstay of Borussia Dortmund, particularly during the club’s resurgence under Jürgen Klopp. A commanding presence with sharp reflexes, he was integral to the exciting side that won successive Bundesliga titles and reached the Champions League final.
A one-club man for the bulk of his career, he was rewarded late with a place in Germany’s victorious 2014 World Cup squad, a fitting recognition for years of dependable service at the highest level.