The top 11 South Tyrolean footballers | Hannes Kiem

Kiem is as well known as a colorful dog in the local football scene. For years, the Kastelbeller, who has now made his home in Überetsch, gave the commands in the central defense at FC Südtirol and was considered the leader. He has been playing for Virtus Bozen since 2015, commuting between the Oberliga and Serie D. Kiem now leads the Talferstadt team, who played in the fourth highest league this year, as captain. The defender celebrated his 35th birthday on Thursday and is now presenting us with his best teammates, which he would send onto the field in a 4-3-3 system. Tor Andrea Servili (career ended): “A calm and likeable guy who had a lot of experience and always had tips for the young players. Great on the line.” Abwehr Hans Rudi Brugger (career ended | right full-back): “I played with him almost my entire career. We not only shared the soccer field, but also the car rides to training and games. On the side he was a tireless fighter.”

Simone Iacoponi (Parma | Central defender): “He can play any position in defense. Thanks to his down-to-earth attitude and his will to always improve, he made it to Serie A, where he is now a top performer at Parma.”

Simone Davi (on the ball) has made the jump to FC Südtirol. © Facebook / FC South Tyrol

Fabio Buscaroli (career ended | central defender): “I learned from him how to live properly as a professional. He gave me a lot of tips that I still follow today. A great teammate, on and off the pitch.”

Simone Davi (FC Südtirol | left full-back): “A young, motivated guy who has what it takes to achieve great things. Physically it’s a fireworks display that we’ll be hearing a lot about – I’m convinced of that.” mittelfeld Luca Lomi (coach Obermais | defensive midfield): “I was lucky to play with him and be coached by him. He was a leader with a big personality. His right foot was a sight to behold!”

Michael Bacher (Virtus Bozen | right half wing): “An outstanding footballer who brings a lot of quality and quantity. He can read games like no one else. A friend and teammate with whom I have fought many battles.”

Manuel Scavone (Bari | left half wing): “His attitude, his will, his tactical cleverness have brought him to where he is today. He has won numerous championships as a protagonist, and that alone speaks volumes. He had a great career.” Attack Michael Cia (St. Georgen | right wing): “A huge talent with great technique. Due to his speed and his technical abilities, he is almost unstoppable on the side.”

Elis Kaptina (Virtus Bozen | left wing): “Elis shouldn’t be missing from my top 11. Everyone wants a teammate like that. He always demands 100 percent from himself and his teammates and always gives his all in training and in games. He has qualities that go far beyond the limits of Series D.”

Mattia Marchi (Reggiana | Center Forward): “I am in contact with him almost every day, he is one of my best friends. A true fighter, a professional through and through. On the pitch he always gives his all for the team from the first to the last second.” Trainer Alfredo Sebastiani (Virtus Bozen): “He is the coach who has helped me the most as a footballer and as a person. He has the ability to get the most out of every player. He is always highly motivated to improve his players and is also a very straightforward and correct man.”

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