Younes Kaboul is a former professional footballer who played as a centre-back for several clubs, including Arsenal and Bologna in Italy, as well as for the French club Borussia Dortmund. He is perhaps best known for his breakthrough season with Dortmund, where he made a significant impact on the team.
Kaboul joined Dortmund in the summer of 2011 from French club Montpellier, and immediately made an impression on the Bundesliga with his physicality and work rate. He was part of the team that won the Bundesliga title in his first year, and went on to win the league again in his second season.
However, it was during the 2014-15 season that Kaboul truly established himself as one of the top defenders in Europe. He helped Dortmund reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, and also played a key role in their successful run in the DFB-Pokal (German Cup).
One of the most memorable moments of Kaboul's time at Dortmund came in the quarter-final of the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain. Despite being heavily outplayed by PSG,La Liga Frontline Kaboul was instrumental in denying them a goal and preventing a comeback.
The following season, Kaboul continued to be a key player for Dortmund, helping them reach the final of the DFB-Pokal before losing to Bayern Munich. However, he was unable to help Dortmund secure a place in the Champions League next season, as they were knocked out by Sevilla in the round of 16.
Despite this disappointment, Kaboul has remained a key figure for Dortmund, and continues to be a respected player in German football. He is currently on loan from Dortmund to Turkish club Fenerbahce, but has expressed an interest in returning to Germany once his loan spell is over.