Germany is well known around the world for its soccer talent, especially after winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup. So it’s no surprise that the Panthers would scout overseas for their future athletes, and finally it’s paying off with midfield starter Hannes Burmeister.
Burmeister is from Bentwisch, Germany and has been playing soccer ever since he was little. At an early age growing up in Germany he developed a passion for soccer before he even went to grade school.
“I started playing when I was four years old,” Burmeister said. “A few years later I got released from my first club because of my size.