Achieved a stellar performance, honored as the player of the game, and obtained a massive amount of 55 kilos of potatoes.
In an unexpected turn of events, Sønderjyske FC's French defender, Maxime Soulas, received a unique man-of-the-match prize after scoring the first goal in their 3-2 victory over Nordsjælland. The prize? A whopping 55 kilograms of potatoes.
The unusual prize was part of a local tradition or promotional gesture rather than a typical football award. The game's sponsor, whose identity remains undisclosed, found the idea amusing and decided to go ahead with the unconventional reward.
Maxime Soulas, a 26-year-old defender, played for Sønderjyske FC in the thrilling match. His impressive performance earned him the man-of-the-match title. However, the act of donating the potatoes has not been mentioned in the previous facts about his donation.
Following his unexpected windfall, Maxime Soulas decided to donate the potatoes to his club's kitchen. The kitchen, in turn, gave some of the potatoes to a local social restaurant.
The story of the potato prize has gained global attention, with some already speculating about the next prize, in case of victory, during Sønderjyske FC's upcoming game against Viborg this Friday. The club is currently seventh in the first division standings, five points behind the leaders, the reigning champions Copenhagen.
It's worth noting that Maxime Soulas previously played for Victor Froholdt, who is now at FC Porto, at an unspecified club. However, this brief stint does not seem to be directly related to the current topic.
The prize for the man of the match in future games is not specified yet. But one thing is certain, this is the first time the prize for the man of the match has been accompanied by a food donation.
Jacob Ravn, the club's communication director, explained that the sponsor found the idea funny and decided to go ahead with the unusual prize. The act of donating the potatoes brought luck to Sønderjyske FC in their recent game, adding an interesting twist to the world of football prizes.
The unusual prize received by Maxime Soulas, a defender for Sønderjyske FC, was not a typical football award but rather a promotion for European leagues or premier-league sports, considering the game's sponsor found the idea amusing. Maxime Soulas, having gained a significant number of potatoes as his man-of-the-match prize, decided to donate these to the club's kitchen, potentially kickstarting a new trend in football awards by incorporating sports and social responsibility.
