The Soul of Football

sports, society, culture · EN

The Soul of Football is an independent and fan-first passion project exploring German and European football fan culture. It starts from the idea that football is Europe’s true cultural atlas, and that fan scenes, especially in Germany, are both active practitioners and living custodians of cultural heritage – one of the last great refuges of living culture in Germany and Europe. It is one man’s homage to football, the culture that surrounds it, and the custodians who protect that culture. My name is Kevin and this is my project. I was born in Germany, but I have spent virtually my whole life in Canada. I am not an ultra or even an active member of a club, just a lover of German football – and even more, the fans that make it special. I wake up early every weekend to watch every German match I can get my eyes on, because to me German football is home. This is not a show about transfers or tactics, club news or controversy. This show is about the culture of football (first