Cloverleaf legend Roland Kastner dies – influence on Fürth's football history

Cloverleaf legend Roland Kastner dies – influence on Fürth's football history

The Greuther Fürth gaming association mourns Roland Kastner, who died on June 16, 2025 at the age of 68. Kastner, born on December 27, 1956 in Nuremberg, captured the hearts of many fans and will be remembered as one of the most prominent players in the club's history. With 491 competitive games for his team, he ranks second among the players with the most appearances, only surpassed by Peter Löwer, who played 504 games. This shows how firmly rooted Kastner was in the club's history. SGF 1903 reported.

Kastner came to SpVgg Fürth from Jahn 63 Nuremberg in 1975 and was initially planned as a substitute. But it didn't take long until he was able to assert himself as a regular player. From 1981 he was number one in goal, remained an important constant in amateur football even after relegation from the Second Bundesliga in 1983 and played until 1994. It is noteworthy that he was used as a striker during the 1979/80 season due to injuries and even scored two goals. His commitment to the gaming association was unbroken; he remained loyal to the club, even when other offers were on the table. Kastner was not only a player, but also an important part of the community in Fürth.

A life for football

During his active time, Kastner opened his own sports shop “Kastner’s Sporttreff” in 1984, which existed until 2020 and also served as an advance ticket sales point for cloverleaf games. This business decision shows that Kastner had a good knack for cultivating his roots in both sport and business. He was also committed to the community by initiating the Fürthlauf in 2002, a running event that attracts around 1,000 participants to the city center every year and is very popular with the population. Fürthwiki added.

His long-standing role as captain cemented his status within the team and fan base. He is honored with great sympathy by the supporters of the gaming association. This will also become clear in the first test match in Herzogenaurach on June 28th, where the team will play with mourning ribbon. The honorable memory of Roland Kastner will not only accompany the current team, but also inspire future generations to develop passion and dedication for football.

A look at football history

Kastner's life and career take place against the backdrop of an extraordinary football story. The German Football Association (DFB) was founded in 1900 and has experienced many ups and downs since then. As DFB history shows, there were significant turning points that shaped football in Germany, such as the re-establishment of the DFB in 1951 and the successful return to the World Cup in 1954. Deutschland.de highlights.

Roland Kastner is part of this long football tradition that inspires many people. His work will remain unforgotten in Fürth and beyond, and SpVgg Greuther Fürth will always remember one of its most loyal players and greatest supporters.