Ingo Naujoks: From football fan with trauma to the theater star in Berlin

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Learn more about Ingo Naujoks, known from "Murder in the north" and his moving football history. In the interview, he talks about his childhood experiences and his return to the stadium. See him on August 18 in the Theater am Ku'damm in "The Dance Lessons".
Learn more about Ingo Naujoks, known from "Murder in the north" and his moving football history. In the interview, he talks about his childhood experiences and his return to the stadium. See him on August 18 in the Theater am Ku'damm in "The Dance Lessons". (Symbolbild/MB)

The dark side of football: an experience of Ingo Naujoks

For many people, football is a source of joy and cohesion. But the dark sides of this sport can disappoint both young and old fans. Ingo Naujoks, known from the ARD crime series "Murder in the north", shared such an experience in an interview with RBB88.8. Ingo comes from Bochum and has already discovered his passion for VfL Bochum in childhood. But an unfortunate episode threw a shadow on his enthusiasm for the game.

at the age of only thirteen or fourteen years, Naujoks attended a game of his favorite team against 1. FC Köln. A simple stadium visit should become a traumatic experience. He describes that he accidentally ended up in the wrong fan curve and was equipped with the unwanted jersey for the Cologne. This misfortune led to it attacked by Cologne followers. "They poured me over with schnapps and wanted to light my jersey," reports Naujoks of this terrifying incident.

This experience followed him for many years and led him to not visit a stadium for a long time. Only the birth of his football -loving son brought him back to the world of football. "I was always afraid," he admits what illustrates the deep emotional scars that can leave such an incident.

The example of Ingo Naujoks is not isolated. Again and again football games become the backdrop of violence among fans - a worrying phenomenon that continues to this day. Ingo’s story shows that even the most precious memories of sport can be clouded by rash acts and aggression.

On August 18, Naujoks will be seen in the Theater am Kurfürstendamm in Berlin in the premiere of the play "The Dance Lesses". His return to the stage may also symbolize the way back to his passion - and offers an opportunity to rediscover the positive aspects of the ball of the foot.

Ingo's experience warns us to think about how important it is to maintain a respectful way of dealing with sport. The love of football should primarily promote the joy of playing and cooperation - not fear and aggression. Every fan deserves to enjoy sport in peace and with a smile.