Stefan Hornbach

Even at the age of 13, Philip had only had one goal: to become the nation’s best young footballer! The pro footballer tells a school class how this dream became a reality. And what an adrenaline-fueled life he now leads. And that because 100% is not enough, he always gives at least 200%. But that comes at a price. The pressure to perform is high. And you are very alone. Suddenly Philip starts talking about the time when Timothy appeared on the pitch. And how they became best friends and fierce rivals. And how they got into the youth squad together. And how Philip realised that there was more between them than he wanted to believe. And how Philip avoided Timothy and did nothing but train. And how Timothy dived more and more often so that he didn’t have to train any more. And how he left and that they haven’t heard from each other since then. And, all of a sudden, Philip wonders how strong a team they would have been if he hadn’t been so afraid of his own feelings.