02.11.2026 11:30
The change allegedly experienced in the career of Niklas Süle, who once rose to the Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund and was regarded as one of European football's important defenders, has caused astonishment. It has been claimed that the 30-year-old footballer, who is said to have struggled with injuries and weight problems, ended his professional career and returned to football in the amateur league.
German footballer Niklas Süle was part of Borussia Dortmund's squad that reached the Champions League final in the 2023-2024 season. Süle, who particularly drew attention with his defensive performance in the semi-final matches against Paris Saint-Germain, contributed to his team advancing without conceding a goal.
While Dortmund advanced to the Champions League final that season, Süle also experienced the excitement of a final in European football's biggest competition.
HE BATTLED INJURIES AND WEIGHT PROBLEMS
According to the information shared, Süle, who suffered severe injuries later in his career, struggled to maintain his physical fitness. It was claimed that a serious decline occurred in the professional football career of the German defender, who was also reported to have weight problems.
IT WAS CLAIMED THAT HE RETIRED FROM FOOTBALL AT THE AGE OF 30
It was alleged that Süle decided to retire from professional football when he was only 30 years old. It was claimed that the German footballer, who once competed in a Champions League final, returned to the pitch this season with amateur league team SV Tiefenbach.
HE FIRST PLAYED AS A FORWARD, THEN WENT IN GOAL
According to the information conveyed, Süle, who continues playing football for fun with his amateur team, played as a forward in the first matches. Later, it was alleged that he made an unusual choice and went in goal.