Following in dad's footsteps:

“Marcel is so far above me though!”

Marcel Sabitzer is an important pillar of the national team.(Bild: GEPA pictures)

It's hard to imagine both Dortmund and the national team without Marcel Sabitzer. The 30-year-old has followed in the footsteps of his father, who also has a career as a footballer behind him. But for dad Herfried, it is clear that his career cannot hold a candle to that of his son.

"He doesn't need any more tips from me," laughs Herfried Sabitzer, who has played six games for the national team, 271 matches in the Bundesliga and 33 games at international European Cup level. "Marcel is so far above me. That makes me incredibly proud as a dad." His son's CV includes clubs such as Bayern, Manchester United and currently Dortmund. "With what he has achieved, you don't need to say much."