Fatal incident at the football field: Youthful coach perishes during a competitive game
In a shocking turn of events, the football community was left in mourning following the unexpected death of FSV Zöbingen's head coach, Kevin Küffner, at the age of 31. The tragedy occurred on the eve of a friendly match for Zöbingen, an A-league team, and sent shockwaves throughout the district.
Küffner's former club, SG Röttingen/Oberdorf/Aufhausen, was among the first to react to the news. In a heartfelt statement, they called Küffner "more than just a coach" and expressed their deep sadness over his sudden demise. The moving words thanked Küffner for every training session, every win, every shared defeat, every celebration, and all the moments that bound the team together. The qualities that Küffner embodied, such as passion, ambition, joy, and belief in the team, will stay with the team forever.
Christian Zech, goalkeeper for Dorfmerkingen, also paid tribute to Küffner on Instagram. His heartfelt message read, "You used the time, not knowing you had to... I will never forget you, my friend." Many companions and clubs have expressed their condolences for Küffner's passing.
The tragic event occurred in the context of preparations for the new season. The match against SG Schrezheim in the first round of the district cup was postponed out of respect for Küffner and his family. SG Röttingen/Oberdorf/Aufhausen's statement included thoughts for Küffner's wife, family, friends, and those close to him.
As of August 8, 2025, no publicly available or credible sources have reported on the cause of death of Kevin Küffner or tributes from the football community. The search results do not provide any relevant information regarding his death or related tributes. It may be that details have not been widely released or covered in accessible media yet.
The tribute from SG Röttingen/Oberdorf/Aufhausen ended by stating that Küffner will forever be the team's coach and a part of the team. The football community continues to mourn the loss of a promising coach and a dear friend. Our thoughts are with Küffner's family and friends during this difficult time.
- Considering SG Röttingen/Oberdorf/Aufhausen's decision to remember Kevin Küffner as more than just a coach, perhaps the club will apply for a memorial tribute in the sports of football or any other sport he loved.
- The passion and ambition that Kevin Küffner demonstrated throughout his football career may inspire young players in his memory, encouraging them to apply themselves in sports, football in particular, with the same zest and determination he showed on the field.
