Wolfgang Steinbach becomes an honorary member: FCM honors his talent of the century!

Wolfgang Steinbach becomes an honorary member: FCM honors his talent of the century!

The 1st FC Magdeburg has appointed Wolfgang Steinbach, one of the formative players in the club's history, an honorary member. This honor took place on Sunday during an emotional ceremony at half -time of the home game against Greuther Fürth. Steinbach not only receives an award on the occasion of his 70th birthday, but is also recognized for his outstanding achievements.

The Magdeburg -born, lovingly called "Maxe", is a real legend among fans of the club. Thomas Steinbach achieved fame as part of the successful team, which among other things celebrated three championships and three GDR cup wins. These successes made him an identification figure for the supporters of 1. FC Magdeburg. It was all the more fitting that honorary membership granted him after all these years.

Steinbach's influence on the club

The appreciation that Steinbach is shown is no coincidence. He is viewed by the fans as the best player that 1. FC Magdeburg has ever produced. His impressive balance speaks for himself: In addition to his club services, he also ran 28 times for the National team of the GDR. This is mentioned in order to illustrate its importance not only at the club level, but also in international football.

Not only the current membership is a sign of respect, but also the "legend board", which has already been installed in his honor in the Avnet arena. This board ensures that its memories and successes remain permanently present in the annals of the association. This ensures that future generations of fans and players learn all the more about how such a defining figure like Steinbach has shaped the club.

It is important that clubs like the 1. FC Magdeburg honor such personalities because they are who keep the history of football and the spirit of the club alive. Steinbach's honor indicates that the merits of her heroes are not forgotten at the 1st FC Magdeburg. This type of recognition not only strengthens cohesion within the club, but also the connection to the fans. It is priceless for the supporters to support an association that appreciates its history and icons so strongly.

For everyone who wants to learn more about Steinbach and his incredible career, the details of himself and his career in the report on magdeburg-fussball.de read.