It’s celebration time at Signal Iduna Park, as Borussia Dortmund marked the birthday of their head coach Edin Terzić with messages of admiration and humor flooding social media. The club’s official English account, @BlackYellow, set the tone with a simple but heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter):
“Don Kovač. 🧠 Happy birthday to the boss! 🥳🎉”
Within minutes, Dortmund fans worldwide joined in with tributes to the man who continues to symbolize passion and resilience on the touchline. From emojis and fan-made graphics to heartfelt messages, the Dortmund community poured in their affection for a coach who has led with both intellect and emotion.
One fan summed it up perfectly:
“Kompany hammer will be a good birthday present,” wrote user @FCNafis42 — a playful reference to Dortmund’s upcoming Der Klassiker showdown with Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich. The fixture, scheduled for this weekend, has quickly become the focus of fan banter as both teams prepare for one of German football’s most iconic clashes.
Another user, @raushanyaduvans, kept it short and sincere:
“Happy Birthday legend.”
While the celebrations may have been lighthearted, the timing of Terzić’s birthday couldn’t be more symbolic. The 42-year-old coach — who guided Dortmund to a dramatic title race finish last season — now faces one of his toughest challenges yet: halting Bayern Munich’s dominant form under their new boss, Kompany.
Bayern have looked sharp and well-drilled, while Dortmund have shown flashes of brilliance but also inconsistency in front of goal. Still, Terzić’s calm presence and tactical acumen remain pillars of belief among fans. His ability to connect emotionally with players and supporters alike has made him one of the Bundesliga’s most respected young managers.
On social media, even Dortmund’s official German account (@BVB) joined the chorus of celebration with a message that read:
“Lass dich feiern, Coach! 🎉🎂” — meaning “Let yourself be celebrated, Coach!”
The mood around Dortmund’s fanbase is one of admiration, optimism, and anticipation. As one supporter joked, “The best gift would be three points against Bayern!”
With Der Klassiker looming, the Black and Yellow faithful hope Terzić’s birthday week ends in the best way possible — with fireworks on the pitch and victory over their fiercest rivals.
