Sinan Kurt once moved from Borussia Mönchengladbach to Bayern Munich for three million euros, and now, shortly before his 30th birthday, the former top talent is moving to the District A league.
by André Nyckel · Yesterday, 23:00. · 0 readers
World-class coach Pep Guardiola (left) and Sinan Kurt. – Photo: IMAGO / Lakkovic
Sinan Kurt moved out in 2014 for a rumored price of three million euros. Borussia Monchengladbach For FC Bayern Munich. He became a promise for the future, but he was never able to confirm his strong performances in the Gladbach youth team at professional level. Instead, the left-footed player is now playing in the lower ranks of amateur football and is taking the plunge just before his 30th birthday. Kreisliga A.
From Bayern talent to amateur football
Kurt’s decision caused a media earthquake twelve years ago. Especially the Gladbach team led by the then sporting director. Max Eberl sharply criticized the program. Kurt didn’t get his big break at Bayern Munich, but he didn’t get one in other positions either. Hertha BSClater in Austria WSG Wattens/Tirolin the Slovak club FC Nitra or in Turkey Karaman FC.
Instead, he returned to the roots of his game and enjoyed football again. WITH Holzheimer S.G. he is resurrected in 2025 Oberliga Bas-Rhin on. Then he switched to MSV Dusseldorfwhere he probably spent his best years as an experienced and mature footballer. Beyond the limelight, Kurt flourished and became a key player for Düsseldorf, who achieved promotion to National League I almost missed the chance of relegation.
It wasn’t Kurt’s fault: with 16 goals and eleven assists, he was one of the key players – and rightfully deserved a nomination for the title “Player of the Year” by FuPa Niederrhein.
1. Viersen resumes play with Kurt
However, the chapter also ended after one season: MSV Düsseldorf lost its “Mönchengladbacher faction”, Sports director Moussa Wide explained: “The effort required to get to practices and games was simply too much for the boys in the long run.”
This opened the door to the club, which is about to start anew: Kurt moves to a traditional club. 1. FC Viersenit’s loud for the first time Data collection FuPa will play below the district league. Kurt, who has already started from scratch several times already, is therefore an absolutely exciting transfer for 1. FC Viersen. The club will try with him… District League A Mönchengladbach-Viersen play in the front seats.
Even if Kurt was denied a big Bundesliga career at Bayern Munich or another club, his personality and his resume remain fascinating. Good results in the district league could immediately help Viersen – and who knows: perhaps Kurt will soon celebrate the next championship. In any case, he and his new club are two great appeal for a league that is more famous than ever before.