Raphaël Guerreiro is a French-Portuguese footballer who has competed for clubs including Caen, Lorient, Borussia Dortmund, and Bayern Munich. Known for his versatility as a left-back and midfielder, he achieved significant success winning national championships in 2025 and 2026. He is also recognized for his international career, notably winning the UEFA European Championship in 2016 with the Portugal national team.
Raphaël Guerreiro began his professional football career at Caen, marking his debut in the 2012–13 season before transferring to Lorient in 2013. A versatile left-back and midfielder, he later spent seven years with Borussia Dortmund and concluded his tenure at Bayern Munich, where he secured national championships in 2025 and 2026.
Early Development and Lorient
Born in Le Blanc-Mesnil on 22 December 1993, Guerreiro completed his youth development at Caen, signing there in 2009. He transitioned to the senior team in 2012 and was named to the Ligue 2 Team of the Year. In June 2013, he signed a four-year deal with Lorient. During his time there, he netted his first goal against Paris Saint-Germain in 2014 and recorded several key performances, including a goal in a Derby Breton against Rennes in 2015.
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In June 2016, Guerreiro moved to Germany on a four-year contract with Borussia Dortmund for a reported €12 million. Deployed primarily as a midfielder under Thomas Tuchel, he became a consistent presence in both the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League. Throughout his 224 appearances for the club, he contributed 40 goals and won two DFB-Pokal titles, as well as the 2019 DFL-Supercup. He departed the club following the conclusion of the 2022–23 season.
Success at Bayern Munich
Guerreiro joined Bayern Munich as a free agent on a three-year contract in June 2023. His first league goal arrived in November 2023 against 1. FC Heidenheim. During the 2024–25 and 2025–26 campaigns, he played a role in the club's successive Bundesliga titles. His time in Munich included a DFB-Pokal win in 2026 and a victory in the 2025 Franz Beckenbauer Supercup before he left the side on 30 June 2026.
International Representation
Although born in France, Guerreiro chose to represent Portugal. He made his senior international debut in 2014 after being called up for a Euro 2016 qualifier against Armenia. He was a member of the squad that secured the UEFA European Championship title in 2016 and the 2018–19 UEFA Nations League. His international experience also includes participation in two FIFA World Cups and two European Championships.
Fast facts
- Born: 22 December 1993, Le Blanc-Mesnil
- Citizenship: Portugal and France
- International debut: 14 November 2014
- Euro 2016 winner with Portugal
- Bundesliga titles: 2024–25, 2025–26
- Order of Merit: Commander
- Positions: Left-back, midfielder
Questions readers ask
Which major international tournament did Raphaël Guerreiro win?
He was part of the Portugal squad that won the UEFA European Championship in 2016.
For which clubs did Guerreiro play during his career?
He played for Caen, Lorient, Borussia Dortmund, and Bayern Munich.
