Football history is being rewritten, and Borussia Dortmund's own Julian Ryerson is etching his name alongside legends. The Norwegian full-back has delivered an assist masterclass this season, placing him in an elite club of Bundesliga defenders.
Key Points:
- Julian Ryerson has astonishingly recorded 13 assists this Bundesliga season.
- This remarkable tally equals Franz Beckenbauer's single-season record for a defender, set in the 1973-74 campaign.
- Only two defenders in Bundesliga history have ever achieved more assists in a single season.
- Ryerson has three crucial league matches remaining to potentially break the all-time record.
Ryerson Joins Elite Company: A Defender's Masterclass
The Borussia Dortmund full-back has been a revelation, providing 13 assists – a phenomenal output for a defender. This puts him in truly illustrious company, sharing 13th place on the all-time Bundesliga list for defenders with the most assists in a single season. He now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with none other than Bayern Munich icon Franz Beckenbauer, who set the mark back in the 1973-74 campaign.
Joining them are modern-day assist kings like Philipp Max (Augsburg, 2017-18) and David Raum (Hoffenheim, 2021-22), underscoring the consistent brilliance required to reach such heights.
Chasing Immortality: Can Ryerson Break the Record?
While matching the 'Kaiser' is a monumental achievement, Ryerson's gaze will undoubtedly be fixed on climbing even higher. Currently, only two players in Bundesliga history have surpassed his incredible tally.
Jorginho, from Bayer Leverkusen, holds a formidable 14 assists from the 1991-92 season. Even more recently, another Leverkusen star, Alejandro Grimaldo, has set the current benchmark with an astounding 15 assists in the ongoing 2023-24 season.
With three vital league matches remaining, the stage is set for Ryerson to potentially eclipse these titans and carve out a unique piece of Bundesliga history for himself and Borussia Dortmund.
