5 players who achieved fame after joining Borussia Dortmund

German behemoth Borussia Dortmund's idiosyncrasy to metamorphose unknown talents into world beaters are oblivious to none. Many such unknown talents in the past built their identities after their joining the club, before eventually getting pillaged by the rich boys of the game.Producing some of the best talents among the current generation of footballers, here are 5 such players who attained proclamation after playing for Dortmund.

#1 Pierre Emerick Aubameyang

France born Gabon international Aubameyang was signed by the Ruhr side in the summer of 2013, following the departure of Mario Gotze to Bayern and resoundingly announced himself when he bagged a stunning hat-trick in his league debut.

After some nugatory spells in France the 25-year-old joined the German outfit for a modest €13 million and hit the ground running immediately.

Blistering pace that is redolent to the Marvel action figure, flash and grit that is evocative of a grey hound, Aubameyang boasts the ability to be adeft with both the feet and also racked-up a convincing 16 strikes in 48 appearances in his debut season.

His versatility, propensity to play on either of the flanks and lead the line when the situation demands, makes him a valuable asset to Dortmund and it is persuant to these qualities that the Gabonese international has carved an identity for himself.

#2 Henrikh Mkhitaryan

An unsung hero at Shakhtar Donetsk, Armenian international Henrikh Mkhitaryan's sterling displays with the aforementioned Ukranian side espied the eye of the Bvb owners, who wasted no time in snapping up a deal with him.

The Yerevan-born star finished 2013-14 campaign in an encouraging way, registering 9 goals and 10 assists in all competitions, an impressive record indeed for a player new to the rigours of Germany's top flight league.

Coming in as a downright replacement for Bayer bound Mario Gotze, the nimble-footed forward has grown through leaps and bounds over the course of a year as one of the titilating prospects across Europe.

Although his recent form in front of goal has taken a nosedive, Mkhitaryan continues to be the back-bone of Dortmund's attack and has certainly, rose to prominence in barely 15 months of ministrations at Dortmund.

#3 Shinji Kagawa

One of the highly revered figures amongst Dortmund faithfuls, the Japanese international catapulted to stardom after his top-hole contributions in BVB’s back-to-back league triumphs in 2011 and 2012.

His heroics earned him a high-profile move to Manchester United in 2012, where he endured a torrid time. Subsequently, Shinji returned to Signal Iduna Park this summer and the club welcome him with open arms.

The ongoing season might be his only the third one with Jurgen Klopp’s side, but the ebullient midfielder has already garnered droves of admiration from Dortmund evangelists, thanks to his impeccable services for the club.

#4 Marco Reus

Another unascertained prodigal talent that was brought to the fore at Dortmund, Marco Reus is currently one of the best and the brightest prospects across Europe. The blond virtuoso was signed from Bayer Leverkusen in January 2012 and became a renowned face before you can say Jack Robinson.

The 25-year old had lekker influence on a Die Borussen side that went on to claim an unprecedented ‘double' in 2012 and also in their Champions League runners-up finish in the following year.

The talismanic German stuck a chord in the Signal Iduna faithful’s heart not just for his snazzy looks and hair-style, but also for his awe-inspiring on-field displays and is continuing to be a key member of Jurgen Klopp's side.

#5 Robert Lewandowski

If Lewandowski is a rocket that is flying deep in space, then Borussia Dortmund is his launch pad. Signed from Polish outfit Lech Poznan in 2010, Lewandowski’s supercalifragilistic on-field exploits paved his way into the pantheons of Dortmund’s all-time greats.

A barbarous tormentor, the Poland international was a paramount figure during Dortmund ‘s surge to the pinnacle of success during the turn of the decade. His hat-trick against Bayern in the finals of 2012 Pokal cup and 4 goals against Real Madrid in the semi-finals of 2013 UEFA Champions League sent an ominous message to his critics and rivals alike.

The 26-year-old has ensconced himself as one of the best players of modern era, but it was Borussia Dortmund that moulded him into a football crackerjack that he is today.