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Important skipper, even when not on board

The team wins the title -- not specific players. And, although the performance of a team but for a players contribution can never be determined, it is clear that some players contribute more than others to the ultimate achievement of a title. Every title team has its heroes, both exalted and unsung, its role players, its bit players who shine at critical moments, substitutes, alternates, squad players, and more. And, for the most part, their contributions are understood, and for Borussia, we know who is who, even as we understand that the whole is far greater than the sum of its parts.