Football has enough drama on the pitch. Everything else should be easy.
"Der 12. Mann” means an additional force beyond the team on the pitch.
Even when the language changes into The 12th Man, El jugador número 12, Le douzième homme, O 12.º jogador, 第12人, Двенадцатый игрок, and बारहवाँ खिलाड़ी the meaning stays the same:
The fans are part of the team.
Noise, chants, pressure on referees, intimidation of opponents, and energy for the home team are real factors. Fans know this from experience, no explanation needed.
We started this football fan community because we were tired of the usual tournament chaos:
- Fake offers
- Shady resales
- Endless noise — and very little real connection
And in every tournament, it plays out the same:
- Fans get scammed
- Tickets get overpriced
- People travel far… and still feel alone
But football is better when fans actually meet — not just rush from stadium to stadium.
So what is Der 12. Mann?
A trusted football community: by fans, for fans — built on trust, for the love of the game.
Here you can:
- Find where other fans hang out
- Grab a beer and watch matches together
- Exchange tickets at face value
- Share travel tips and local advice
- Offer or find a couch/spare room to make tournaments easier
No marketplace. No middlemen. No scalpers. Just fan-to-fan connections — built on trust.
We have simple rules:
- Fair play off the pitch,
- Zero hate
- Zero scams
- Tickets only at face value or less.
Membership in "Der 12. Mann" will always be free. Donations are welcome.
If you wish your donation helps us build and cover the costs for:
- Our own branded app
- The Mighty Networks platform and infrastructure
- Trust & anti-scam protection
- Moderation and community tools
- Hosting, development, and growth
Contributions start at € 1 and are capped at € 100 per person.
This project won’t be funded by one rich owner. It’s built the fan way: Many Supporters. One Mission. So please stick to the limit of 100 Euro!
Badges are just gratitude — not power. Everyone has one voice:
- Bench but Loud (€ 0)
- Squad Supporter (€ 1 - 5)
- Scarf Waver (€ 6- 10)
- Chant Leader (€ 11- 25)
- Matchday Booster (€ 26 -50)
- Founding 12th Fan (€ 51 - 100)
What you can do now:
- Donate (even € 1 matters), but stick to the limit of € 100.
- Share this to fan groups, WhatsApp chats, and matchday friends
- Join the movement and help make tournaments feel like football again
Let’s build "Der 12. Mann" — and make fan life easier for everyone.
Organizer
