Tragic news: Ex-manager Frank Mill passes away, Fortuna Düsseldorf expresses deep sorrow
Frank Mill, Legendary German Footballer, Passes Away at 67
Frank Mill, a celebrated German footballer known for his illustrious career spanning over three decades, has sadly passed away at the age of 67 due to complications from a heart attack.
Born and raised in the Ruhr area, Mill began his football journey with Rot-Weiß Essen before moving on to professional clubs like Borussia Mönchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund. His most memorable stint, however, was with Fortuna Düsseldorf, a club he returned to at the end of his playing career.
Throughout his career, Mill played over 380 Bundesliga games, scoring an impressive 123 goals. One of his most iconic moments came in a match against Bayern Munich in 1986, where he danced around goalkeeper Jean-Marie Pfaff after a shot, only to miss the goal. This scene made Bundesliga history and remains etched in the memories of football fans.
In the 1994-1995 season, Mill helped Fortuna Düsseldorf to promote to the first league, and he managed to secure their place in the league with a 13th place finish at the end of his playing career. Although his tenure as manager was less successful, it was still entertaining, and he will always be remembered fondly by the club and its fans.
One of Mill's most famous quotes was, "The best thing about Düsseldorf is the highway to Essen!" This quote, while not directly referenced in broad searches, circulated among fans and media, adding to Mill's legendary status. The reaction from Fortuna Düsseldorf supporters, known as the "Rothosen," to this quote is not well-documented, but it is clear that Mill held a special place in their hearts.
Mill made his debut for the German national team against Brazil in 1982 and played in the World Cup warm-up match against Denmark in 1990, although he did not play in the World Cup itself. Despite this, he was still an important part of the team that won the World Cup in Rome against Argentina in 1990.
Fortuna Düsseldorf expresses great sorrow over the death of Frank Mill and will always keep him in honorable memory. Mill's impact on German football culture and Fortuna Düsseldorf will continue to be felt for years to come.
Frank Mill's illustrious football career, which spanned over three decades, include stints in sports such as football with clubs like Rot-Weiß Essen, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund, and his most memorable stint with Fortuna Düsseldorf.
During his career with Fortuna Düsseldorf, Mill played over 380 Bundesliga games, scored an impressive 123 goals, and helped the club to promote to the first league in the 1994-1995 season, securing their place with a 13th place finish.
