Reus: High Goal.com 50 ranking gives me added responsibility

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By Francois Duchateau

Marco Reus has spoken of his pride at being named the Bundesliga's highest-ranked representative in the Goal.com 50, but accepts that he now has an added responsibility.

The Germany international enjoyed a fantastic season for Borussia Monchengladbach, firing Die Fohlen to an unlikely fourth-placed finish and scoring 18 goals in the process.

His displays were rewarded with a move to Borussia Dortmund, along with a ranking of 22nd in Goal.com's annual countdown of the top talents in football, and Reus is aware that he is now obliged to keep performing.

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"This is a great honour and it makes me feel very proud, but at the same time, it's a duty," he told Goal.com.