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Hans-Peter Briegel inspires in Hainfeld: An evening full of football stories!
On November 1st, 2025, Hans-Peter Briegel spoke about football and his new book in Hainfeld. Sold out event at the Koch Winery.
Hans-Peter Briegel inspires in Hainfeld: An evening full of football stories!
On November 1, 2025, a remarkable book presentation by the former editor-in-chief of the Nordsee-Zeitung, Wolfgang Stephan, took place in the picturesque Koch winery in Hainfeld. His latest work is entitled “The Walz from the Palatinate” and was met with great interest – the event was sold out.
The event was particularly splendid by the appearance of Hans-Peter Briegel, a legend of German football. Former coach Karl-Heinz Feldkamp praised Briegel in his foreword as a friend and worthy representative of the football community. This underlines the appreciation that Briegel has enjoyed in the industry over the years. The 188 cm tall former defender is described as down-to-earth and authentic, having left big shoes to fill at both 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Real Madrid Rhine Palatinate reported.
A life for football
Briegel, born on October 11, 1955 in Kaiserslautern, has had an impressive career. From his beginnings at SV Rodenbach to 1. FC Kaiserslautern, where he played a total of 240 games and 47 goals between 1975 and 1984, the player also joined top European clubs. He celebrated his greatest successes as a player by winning the European Championship in 1980 and being runner-up in the World Cup in 1982 and 1986, which underlines his importance in international football. What is particularly noteworthy is that Briegel was the first footballer playing abroad to be voted Germany's Footballer of the Year Wikipedia is to be read.
After his active career, Briegel took on various coaching positions, including in Turkey and with the Albanian national team. In this position he celebrated some memorable victories, including against Greece and Russia. These successes are a testament to his skillful use of tactics and player development.
Briegel at home
Briegel remains present at home not only as a player and coach. He has also been intensively involved in social projects, especially with the DFB Egidius Braun Foundation and the children's missionary organization “Die Sternsinger” to help people in need in Mexico. In addition, his return to 1. FC Kaiserslautern, where he served as sporting director from 1996 to 1997 and later on the supervisory board, is another chapter in his career that shows how deeply his roots are anchored in football history.
The pleasant atmosphere of the event in Hainfeld and the honest words about Hans-Peter Briegel confirm that he is not only an exceptional athlete, but also a valued person with a big heart for his sport and society.
Overall, the event ran harmoniously and offered those present not only an insight into Briegel's eventful life, but also into the history of football itself - an unforgettable evening that will last for a long time. Leading voices in football, like this Rhine Palatinate, continue to work to keep these important stories alive.