Former Bundesliga player prays every morning

Karl-Heinz "Charly" Körbel, a former professional football player, prays every morning with his wife, despite having previously left the church. His faith influences his work with Eintracht Frankfurt, he stated.

Körbel, who holds the record for the most appearances in the Bundesliga, begins his day with prayer. He mentioned, "My wife and I pray together every morning Psalm 91, the protection psalm." He prays for his family, employees, and the players of the traditional team, expressing his conviction that Jesus Christ has a central significance in their lives.

He had initially distanced himself from the church due to dissatisfaction. However, he found himself revisiting the topic when his daughter was to enroll in a Christian school. Körbel secretly rejoined the church in Darmstadt, entering the Protestant church. He noted, "I have always prayed before every Bundesliga match, but later I delved deeper into my faith."

Körbel emphasized that his faith also impacts his work at Eintracht Frankfurt. He prefers to work with people who align with his values, stating, "I need no frills or double-dealing events, but I want to work with people where the values are right. I feel that I have become clearer and freer because of it. This is also a consequence of my faith."

He played for Eintracht Frankfurt from 1972 to 1991 and now works with the club's football school. In contrast, there are no Christian players in the Egyptian national team, highlighting the systematic exclusion of Christian footballers from regional club rosters, an issue that FIFA reportedly ignores.