Germany’s Euro 2024 squad announcement has taken a unique and inventive turn, with the players being revealed through a series of videos. The latest player to be announced is Antonio Rudiger, who was unveiled through a video from his favorite kebab shop, Hisar Fresh Food. The owner of the restaurant sent a message to Rudiger, expressing their excitement for the upcoming tournament.
This announcement strategy started with Nico Schlotterbeck on the German FA’s Instagram account, followed by Bayern Munich’s Aleksandar Pavlovic being announced on RFL TV. Manuel Neuer’s inclusion was revealed through influencer Chiara, and Stuttgart winger Chris Furich was confirmed by a video featuring his image on the side of a bakery bag in the Black Forest.
Rudiger’s announcement from his favorite kebab shop has been well-received by fans, who have praised the novelty of the revelation strategy. The fast food restaurant itself has gained attention and now has almost 2,000 followers on Instagram. Rudiger expressed his excitement for the tournament in the comments, stating that Hisar Döner is the best and he can’t wait for the competition to begin.
Other players who have been announced as part of Germany’s Euro 2024 squad include Leroy Sane, Jonathan Tah, Robin Koch, Maximilian Mittelstädt, Chris Führich, Niclas Füllkrug, Kai Havertz, Robert Andrich, Joshua Kimmich, Pascal Gross, Thomas Muller, David Raum, and Ilkay Gundogan. However, notable names such as Julian Brandt, Mats Hummels, and Leon Goretzka appear to have been snubbed from the selection.
The tournament will kick off for Germany on June 14 with a match against Scotland. As anticipation builds for the competition, fans are eagerly awaiting Gareth Southgate’s announcement of England’s provisional party next week. It remains to be seen if the English Football Association will adopt a similar creative approach to squad reveals.