Fred Kromm presents: The dream elf for football fans from Gelnhaar!

Fred Kromm presents: The dream elf for football fans from Gelnhaar!

On February 15, 2025, Fred Kromm, a former professional from Gelnhaar, presented his personal desired formation, which he refers to as a "dream elf". Kromm, who scored remarkable nine goals in 34 second division games for the clubs SSV Reutlingen and FC Hanau 93, has had a remarkable career. Although he spent a year in the Bundesliga squad of the Offenbacher Kickers, there was no use in the highest division. Kromm gained valuable experiences among coaches such as Otto Rehhagel, one of the best -known football teachers in Germany.

The selection of his "Dream Elf" includes stars from the Bundesliga and talents from the Büdingen football group. Kromm places great emphasis on the human component in his choice of players and praises the importance of team chemistry. In his penalty formation, the focus is not only on football skills, but also personal relationships and memories.

The selection of the "dream elf"

Kromm carefully selected his players who he liked best in the different positions. The keeper of his choice is Fred Bockholt from the Kickers Offenbach, which Kromm describes as an outstanding goalkeeper who acted at world-class level. In the defense series you can find:

• Manfred Ritschel (Kickers Offenbach) - known for his tough playing style and offensive qualities.
• Hans-Walter Silberling (KSG Ober-Seemen)-impressed with its high gunfire.
• Volker Faß (Kickers Offenbach) - a quick player who interrupted his medical studies for a professional career.

• Wolfgang Baumgart (SC Rot-Weiß Gelnhaar)-as a control center a correct player.
• Bernd-Uwe Domes (SV Mittel-/Nieder-Seemen)-A gifted technician who was appointed higher.
• Klaus Kneipp (Germania Ortenberg) - Great talent with a strong passing game.
• Winfried Schäfer (Kickers Offenbach)-Intelligent game designer and DFB Cup winner.

The storm series is composed:

• Thomas Böhringer (SG Büdingen) - Excellent technician from the adolescent of Kromms.
• Erwin Kostedde (Kickers Offenbach) - First dark -skinned German international with the "goal of the month".
• Sigfried Held (Kickers Offenbach) - a combative model with high expertise.
• Joker: Rudi Bommer (Kickers Offenbach)- known for his running and header strength.
• Dittmar Bähr (SV Calbach) - A passionate player with a big heart.
• Hans-Hermann Bopp (FSG Altenstadt, VfR Hainchen)-had a lot of footballing expertise and is now a friend Kromms.
• Norbert Greb (VfR Wenings) - a long -term acquaintance who takes the role of the goalkeeper.

As a trainer, Kromm chose Otto Rehhagel, whom he describes as a very successful coach with an impressive title collection, shopping as a youth coach at Kickers Offenbach significantly for his career. A close reference to this selection shows clearly.

Otto Rehhagel's influence on the career

Rehhagel, who took over the coaching position at Werder Bremen in 1981, turned out to be the key person in the career of many players. Under his leadership, Bremen reached numerous top positions in the following years, but there was no title during this time. The Bremen came in second place three times (1983, 1985 and 1986) and just missed the championship title.

One of the tragic moments of this era is the missed championship of the 1985-86 season. A penalty of Michael Kutzop, who hit the post, and a crucial defeat on the last matchday against Stuttgart prevented Werder from wining the title. Such experiences shows how narrow the line between success and failure in football can be and makes the influence of a trainer like Rehhagel all the more important.

The career of Kromm and the influences of coaches such as Rehhagel also remain alive in the memories of his teammates. Their stories and those of the "Dream Elf" hold the spirit of an era in German football, which was shaped by passionate play and human bond.