Andreas Nicoletti has made it: His condition is stable. © FC Obermais

Collective sigh of relief: Andreas Nicoletti is feeling better

During Saturday's friendly match between the German regional league team Unterhaching and the South Tyrolean Europeada team in Schlanders, a player suffered a cardiac arrest. One day later, there is now a collective sigh of relief.

July 06, 2025

From: sn

After the break with the score at 0-0 in the first half, the second half didn't last long, as Andreas Nicoletti (a player for the South Tyrolean national team) suddenly collapsed in the center circle. Emergency services immediately rushed to help, and after treatment on the pitch, the footballer from Gargazon was taken by helicopter to the hospital in Bolzano in critical condition.SportNews reported).

Nicoletti reportedly regained consciousness late Saturday evening. This Sunday morning, the 26-year-old was able to stand up and take his first steps. South Tyrol's football scene, his friends, and family can breathe a sigh of relief after the shock. Thanks in part to the excellent first aid, Nicoletti made it through.

Andreas Nicoletti is a well-known figure in South Tyrol's football scene and has been one of the best midfielders in local amateur football for years. Nicoletti has played for Lana, Naturns, Gargazon, and Obermais. With Merano, he was promoted from the Oberliga to Serie D this year.