Union Berlin is backing its youth player Berkin Arslanogullari in the most important match of his life

There are many reasons why Union Berlin is considered one of the most special clubs in the world. by right. In particular, thanks to its social mass. One of the most loyal fan bases that exists in this sport… both in good times and bad.

During the 2008-09 season, when the team was playing in the Third Division, More than 2,300 volunteers contributed nearly 140,000 hours of work to remodel the picturesque An der Alten Försterei. Those same ones who Last year they invaded Madrid to enjoy Union Berlin's first trip to the Champions League… and that Today they have thrown themselves into their youth player Berkin Arslanogullari in the most important match of his life.

Linked to the club from a very young age, The young German goalkeeper always had the dream of defending the Union Berlin shirt in An der Alten Försterei. Last year, in fact, he saw it getting closer and closer when began training with the first team. He even had the opportunity to make his debut in a friendly match.

Unfortunately, Just a few months later, this entire dream was shattered when she received the shocking news that she was suffering from bone cancer at the age of 19. Since then, he has been undergoing intensive chemotherapy. But, despite all efforts, he has not been able to overcome the disease and Doctors had to take emergency measures to save his life: amputate his left leg.

Berkin's life has changed completely, not only for him… but for his entire family.who have had to leave their respective jobs to dedicate all their efforts to caring for their son. In addition, the situation is increasingly dramatic, since Access to your home is not suitable for people with physical disabilities.

Union Berlin and its fans, as always, have not turned their backs on him one of their own and they have thrown themselves into supporting the young youth player. The club has launched a funding campaign called 'Go Fund Me' to try to help the player's family as much as possible. The goal is to raise up to two million eurosof which 135,000 have already been reached in just a few hours since its launch.

As their anthem goes (“Shoulder to shoulder for the Iron Union”), Union Berlin fans have once again responded when they were needed most.