Julian Ryerson
Borussia Dortmund

Julian Ryerson

Julian Ryerson of Borussia Dortmund was born in Lyngdal, Norway on 17 November 1997 (age 28).

Julian Ryerson, born on 17 November 1997 (age 28), is a Norway international right-back with Borussia Dortmund, where he wears squad number 26. His current market value is around £17m, according to Transfermarkt.

His most productive league season came in 2023–24, when he scored four goals in 21 Bundesliga appearances for Dortmund. That was not enough to turn him into an attacking full-back by trade, but it did show a useful edge in a role that often asks for more running than glamour.

Ryerson remained a regular first-team presence in 2025–26. He made 40 appearances for Dortmund across all competitions, including 31 in the Bundesliga and nine in the Champions League, without scoring. He also featured five times at the Club World Cup.

At international level, he has continued to be involved with Norway, making eight European World Cup qualifying appearances and scoring once, as well as one World Cup appearance. His career at this stage is that of an established, dependable right-back at a major German club, with regular football for both Dortmund and his country.

📈 Key stats and insights

Julian Ryerson made 31 Bundesliga appearances in 2025-26
Julian Ryerson started 26 of his 31 league matches
Julian Ryerson finished the Bundesliga season without a goal
Julian Ryerson scored one goal in eight European World Cup qualifiers
Julian Ryerson joined Borussia Dortmund from Union Berlin for €5.00m
Last updated 17 June 2026. Send feedback

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Right Back
Primary Position
Defender
Position
Julian Ryerson
RB
1.83m (6ft)
Height
26
Squad Number
86kg (13st 7lb)
Weight
17 November 1997 (age 28)
Date of Birth
Lyngdal
Birthplace
Norway 🇳🇴
Country of Birth
Borussia Dortmund
Team
Norway 🇳🇴
National Team
£17m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value
30 June 2026 (1m)
Contract Expires

📊 Season stats

Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga 2025 - 2026
Games
31
Starting
26
Substitute
5
Unused
3
Utilisation
91%
Goals
-
Yellows
8
Reds
-
Team
Norway 🇳🇴
World Cup 2026
Games
2
Starting
2
Substitute
-
Unused
1
Utilisation
67%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Norway 🇳🇴
World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026
Games
8
Starting
8
Substitute
-
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
1
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Champions League 2025 - 2026
Games
9
Starting
6
Substitute
3
Unused
1
Utilisation
90%
Goals
-
Yellows
2
Reds
-
Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Club World Cup 2025
Games
5
Starting
4
Substitute
1
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Julian Ryerson was a regular Bundesliga option for Borussia Dortmund in 2025-26, making 31 appearances and 26 starts from right back. He did not score, but the volume of starts pointed to a defensive role built on availability and trust, while eight yellow cards underlined the physical edge in his game.

📋 Career stats

Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Season 2026 - 2027
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
-
Goals
-
Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Season 2025 - 2026
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
31
Goals
-
Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
29
Goals
2
Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
21
Goals
4
Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
17
Goals
1
Team
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
13
Goals
-
Team
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
28
Goals
2
Team
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
Season 2020 - 2021
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
24
Goals
-
Team
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
Season 2019 - 2020
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
14
Goals
-
Team
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
Season 2018 - 2019
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
8
Goals
-
Team
Viking
Viking
Season 2017
Country
Norway 🇳🇴
Games
28
Goals
3
Team
Viking
Viking
Season 2016
Country
Norway 🇳🇴
Games
18
Goals
1
Team
Viking
Viking
Season 2015
Country
Norway 🇳🇴
Games
1
Goals
-

Ryerson’s senior path took him from Viking to Union Berlin and then Borussia Dortmund, a clear climb from Norway into the Bundesliga and on to one of Germany’s biggest clubs. At 28, his profile was that of an established top-flight full-back rather than a development prospect.

💰 Transfers

Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
17 January 2023
From
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
Type
Fee (£5m)
Team
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
31 July 2018
From
Viking
Viking
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Viking
Viking
1 July 2015
Type
Signed

Ryerson’s moves showed steady progression. Viking took him on in 2015, Union Berlin signed him for an undisclosed fee in 2018, and Borussia Dortmund paid €5.00m to bring him from Union Berlin in January 2023.

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