Born in
Dortmund, Zorc played 463
Bundesliga games for
Borussia Dortmund (a club record) between 1981 and 1998, also being for many years the
team's captain. He also ranked, at one time, their second all-time top goalscorer, thanks in part to his excellent
penalty-taking ability. He made his professional debut on 24 October 1981 in a 2–0 away loss against
SV Werder Bremen, becoming first choice from his
second season onwards. The tail-end of Zorc's career saw also his greatest successes, as Dortmund were twice crowned national champions as well as winning the
1996–97 UEFA Champions League and the
Intercontinental Cup. He scored in double digits in seven seasons, including 15 apiece from
1994 to
1996. Upon retiring at nearly 36, Zorc became
sporting director of Borussia, still being in charge as the team
won the national championship in 2002,
2011 and
2012 and playing a key part in pulling the club out of financial ruin alongside
Hans-Joachim Watzke. He stepped down in June 2022, being replaced in the role by
Sebastian Kehl. ==International career==