You can tell at first glance that Patrick Noppenberger is a football enthusiast when the 32-year-old trains with the Bethel football group. He proudly wears a blue jersey from his favourite club, Arminia Bielefeld. It has the number nine on the back, which was always worn by Patrick's idol Fabian Klos, striker and Arminia record player: " Because he scored 120 goals, but he's retired now. In terms of character, he definitely fitted in at Arminia Bielefeld. And I celebrated him the way he scored the goals!"
Having and showing character: This is very important for Patrick Noppenberger both on the pitch and in life. He's not a man of many words, but that doesn't matter in the football group. He is accepted there, is integrated and feels comfortable. Because every one of the 20 or so players who come together on Tuesday afternoons to play football on the idyllic artificial pitch in Bethel has limitations. But it's all about fun, motivation, team spirit and fair play, says Patrick enthusiastically. "I definitely enjoy it. My team-mates are so nice. We can also talk to each other well. I like that too."