Football legend Peter Scherer dies at the age of 76: Mainz 05 mourned

Football legend Peter Scherer dies at the age of 76: Mainz 05 mourned

former Mainz 05 player Peter Scherer is painfully missing in the football community

The world of football mourns the loss of one of her most loyal players, Peter Scherer, who died at the age of 76. The club where he played for a long time, the 1st FSV Mainz 05, announced on his website that Scherer died on July 9th.

Peter Scherer was not only a talented player, but also a person of respect outside the field. He was known for his intellectual skills to speak his eloquent way and his ability to positively influence the team climate. As part of the 1973 southwest championship team, he gained special fame when he scored the decisive goal against Röchling Völklingen in the fourth last minute.

born in Marl, Scherer became a football talent early and played at 1. FC Saarbrücken, among other things, before he joined Mainz 05 at the age of 22 in 1970. There he quickly developed into a key player in the offensive midfield and scored important goals for the team both in his first season and in the 1972/73 season.

The sudden death of Peter Scherer not only shaked the football world, but also hit the association Mainz 05 deep. His legacy as a clever head and team player will live on the heart of the 73 and fans of Mainz 05. His contribution to the club goes far beyond the playing fields and its loss will be painful in the entire football community.

- Nag