Born in Germany on the 2nd of May 1996, Julian Brandt represents a select stock of midfielders with a keen aptitude for central attacking roles. At 28 years old, Brandt, branded with the number 10 jersey, currently plies his trade with Borussia Dortmund. Physically, Brandt is a perfectly synced orchestration of height and weight; standing 6 feet tall (1.83 metres) and tipping the scales at a stable 12 stone 12 pounds (82 kilograms).
According to Transfermarkt, Brandt's market stock is estimated to be worth around £34 million. His contract with Borussia Dortmund includes a run of 1 year and 9 months, presenting a 30th of June 2026 deadline.
Brandt's journey in professional football registered a significant chapter in January 2014, when he moved from Wolfsburg to Bayer Leverkusen, both clubs being part of Germany's illustrious Bundesliga, in a deal worth around £320,000. The terms of transfer led Brandt into his debut season (2013 - 2014) at Bayer Leverkusen. Throughout time, Brandt proved himself to be an indispensable talent, making frequent first team appearances and contributing to the team's goal tally in each subsequent season.
The stepping stone chapter of his career slowly wound down, leading to another landmark event on July 2019.
Branded with a £23 million price tag, Brandt shifted bases from Bayer Leverkusen to Borussia Dortmund, marking his entrance into another glorious chapter of his career in the Bundesliga. Similar to his tenure at Leverkusen, Brandt registered an indelible impact in Dortmund, locking in his place in the first team and chipping in with important goals in each season.
Among his many accolades is an impressive Champions League tenure with Borussia Dortmund, where his contributions have been valuable on both the 2023-2024 and the 2024-2025 seasons.
