Summary

The article describes the early career ofLiam Kümmritzwho already have a place in theBoarding School of Werder Bremen(aka “Bremen Soccer Academy”) and in theU15 Bundesligaplays. The focus is on his big dream,Professional footballersto become, and the personal victims associated with it: separation from family and friends, a tightly organized everyday life from school, training and regeneration, as well as high discipline. Kümmritz is regarded as ambitious, down-to-earth and talented – qualities that should pave the way for him into performance football.