Fußball trifft Kultur

This is "Fußball trifft Kultur"

The idea

Using enthusiasm for soccer as a driving force is the idea behind "Fußball trifft Kultur". We want to motivate children and young people with special needs to learn through soccer.

The target group

Our program is aimed at children in grades 3 to 6 at selected partner schools in challenging neighborhoods.

The effect of "Fußball trifft Kultur"

“Fußball trifft Kultur” works! This is shown by our annual surveys of our participants. Our integrative educational program not only increases motivation to learn, but also teaches important social and language skills.

93 %

of participants state that they enjoy the "Fußball trifft Kultur" program.

85 %

of participants state that they feel comfortable at "Fußball trifft Kultur".

90 %

of participants feel part of a team at "Fußball trifft Kultur".

85 %

of participants would recommend it to a friend.

86 %

of participants state that they have improved in the past school year.

92 %

of participants state that they treat each other with respect at "Fußball trifft Kultur".

93 %

of participants state that they enjoy the “Fußball trifft Kultur” program.

of participants state that they feel comfortable at “Fußball trifft Kultur”.

85 %

90 %

of participants feel part of a team at “Fußball trifft Kultur”.

85 %

of participants would recommend it to a friend.
recommend it to a friend.

of participants state that they have improved in the past school year.

86 %

92 %

of participants state that they treat each other with respect at “Fußball trifft Kultur”.

Some insights and impressions

A sense of achievement, joy of movement, team spirit, community, respect, fair play, reading, writing, speaking, fun in learning, language opportunities, culture …

These are our partner clubs

These are our godmothers and godfathers

At the respective program locations, the local professional clubs support us with youth coaches and their charisma. In addition, professional footballers from the professional clubs serve as role models and mentors for the children.

Oliver Fink, ex-professional footballer, project manager at Fortuna Düsseldorf 95's youth training center and FtK program sponsor

"Sport and culture are two important cornerstones of our society. The combination of "Fußball trifft Kultur" is an enriching offer for children and young people and provides new impetus for their development."

Noel Eichinger, SSV Jahn Regensburg, program sponsor for the Regensburg location

"Fußball trifft Kultur enriches the children in many ways. They experience soccer in a new way and have more fun in class thanks to the combination of movement and learning."

Christopher Antwi-Adjei, professional footballer at FC Schalke 04 and FtK program sponsor

"Fußball trifft Kultur" is a great project that uses the integrative power of sport to promote education and culture among young people. I am very happy to support it."

Matthias Bader, professional footballer at SV Darmstadt 98 and FtK program sponsor

"The "Fußball trifft Kultur" concept immediately makes learning fun. This creates enthusiasm for this program among all the children, which I am very happy to support. The integrative power of soccer combined with the learning content, which is taught in a sustainable way, is an ideal combination and therefore much better than boring remedial lessons."

Klaus Gjasula, professional soccer player Rot-Weiss Essen and FtK program sponsor

"I support 'Fußball trifft Kultur' because I know that soccer brings people together and that learning is easier in a community."

Elvis Rexhbecaj, FC Augsburg

"Football is more than just a game - it brings people together, promotes team spirit and opens up opportunities. Through "Fußball trifft Kultur" we can offer young people prospects that extend far beyond the sports field. It's great to be part of a project that combines education and a passion for soccer, making a real difference in children's lives." Photo (© FC Augsburg)

Jan-Philipp Kalla, former professional footballer from FC St. Pauli and FtK program sponsor

"Fußball trifft Kultur" is a great program that combines the fun of learning with the fun of soccer. That's why I'm happy to support this program.

Elias Baum, professional player for Eintracht Frankfurt and FtK program sponsor

"Football connects people and creates opportunities - on and off the pitch. As a sponsor of 'Fußball trifft Kultur', I want to encourage children and young people to discover their strengths and work on their dreams together. After all, team spirit, fairness and respect are values that go far beyond sport."

Hamza Muqaj, professional footballer from Holstein Kiel and FtK program sponsor

"I had the feeling that the mixture of lessons and movement went down very well with the children. It was really nice to see how much they enjoyed taking part. It's a great project that I'm very happy to support as a sponsor."