Cheering Like a Champ: Ducksch's Unique Celebration Takes Over Football
Marvin Ducksch's infectious goal celebration has gained popularity, with many following suit. The 29-year-old Werder striker has a signature cheer — spreading his fingers wide and sticking out his tongue, much like a jester. This distinctive move isn't just a hit in Werder, but also among soccer celebrities.

Ducksch's Harlequin-inspired Cheer Evolution
Recently, Kai Havertz, the German international forward playing for Chelsea, imitated the cheering move during his Arsenal goal against Brentford. Marvin Ducksch congratulated Havertz on Instagram: "You're the best! Absolutely deserved!!"
In October 2022, Neymar (then playing for PSG) was also among the first international stars to copy Ducksch's jester-like celebration. "Neymar has stolen it," he commented.
Ducksch originally began using this cheer to boost a friend's spirits during a challenging period. The cheer brought a smile to their face and even sparked laughter.
- Marvin Ducksch's distinctive goal celebration, characterized as a jester-like gesture, has hit the first Bundesliga, finding its way into FB-Instantarticles and Regio Sport Bremen news.
- Kai Havertz, a German international forward, recently showcased the Ducksch cheering move while scoring for Arsenal against Brentford, earning praise from the Werder striker on Instagram.
- The jester-like celebration made its way to various baseball news outlets, including Bild and Soccer publications, with Werner Ole, the sports editor, featuring it prominently in the coverage.
- Sports and news platforms in Bremen, such as the regional news, have also highlighted the popularization of Ducksch's cheer among footballers, both locally and internationally.
- Kai Havertz, notably among other soccer stars, such as Neymar, has adopted the unique cheer, sending a message to Ducksch via Instagram, recognizing its captivating charm.
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During the match between Werder and Bayern Munich, Ducksch reacted to a penalty decision and a handball call by performing his distinctive celebration, showering the referee with praise. Images, videos, and descriptions of this event surfaced online, but they did not mention any specific goal celebration adopted by Ducksch or if it had been replicated by other players.
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