Unstoppable Keeper

The incredible story of German goalkeeper Lutz Pfannenstiel - the most interesting footballer you've never heard of. A massive bestseller in Germany, this astonishing, fascinating and at times hilarious book relates a football career in which Lutz: Became the only person to have played professional football in all FIFA Confederations - Was wrongly jailed for match fixing in Singapore, spending 101 days in horrific conditions - Signed for 25 teams (including Notts Forest, Wimbledon's Crazy Gang and Huddersfield) - Stopped breathing three times after his heart stopped during a game - Turned down mighty Bayern Munich to play in Malaysia - Coached teams in such exotic locations as Norway, Namibia, Armenia and Cuba - Kidnapped a Penguin! All this because he simply loved playing football and because, quite simply, goalkeepers are mad!

'The craziest man in football.' Four Four Two magazine 'A unique football journey around the globe!' Kicker magazine "Unbelieveable. Compelling. Fascinating." Sport Bild

Lutz Pfannenstiel is a former professional footballer and current sporting director of MLS team St Louis City. He was born on March 12, 1973, in Kaiserslautern, West Germany. Pfannenstiel was known for his career as a goalkeeper, although he played for numerous clubs across different continents.Pfannenstiel's professional career spanned over 20 years and took him to various countries. He played for clubs such as Nottingham Forest (England), Dunfermline Athletic (Scotland), Geylang United (Singapore), and TSV 1860 Munich (Germany), among others. However, he gained particular recognition for his adventures in lesser-known footballing nations.Pfannenstiel became widely known for being the only professional footballer to have played on all six FIFA continental zones. He played in England, Malaysia, Finland, Namibia, New Zealand, Brasil and Canada, representing clubs in each of these countries.After retiring as a player, Pfannenstiel transitioned into a career in football management and administration. He held positions such as sporting director, goalkeeper coach, and CEO at various clubs and organizations. Notably, he served as the director of international relations at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, a German Bundesliga club.Pfannenstiel's unique experiences and his passion for football have made him a well-respected figure in the sport. He has often been described as a globetrotter of football due to his remarkable career path and his contributions to the game in different parts of the world.

The incredible story of German goalkeeper Lutz Pfannenstiel - the most interesting footballer you've never heard of. A massive bestseller in Germany, this astonishing, fascinating and at times hilarious book relates a football career in which Lutz: Became the only person to have played professional football in all FIFA Confederations - Was wrongly jailed for match fixing in Singapore, spending 101 days in horrific conditions - Signed for 25 teams (including Notts Forest, Wimbledon's Crazy Gang and Huddersfield) - Stopped breathing three times after his heart stopped during a game - Turned down mighty Bayern Munich to play in Malaysia - Coached teams in such exotic locations as Norway, Namibia, Armenia and Cuba - Kidnapped a Penguin! All this because he simply loved playing football and because, quite simply, goalkeepers are mad!

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