Zico becomes Thuringia's fair play king: a role model in football!

Zico becomes Thuringia's fair play king: a role model in football!

in Suhl, where football is alive and colorful, a very special player has emerged: Zakreya Alhadi Alajami Abushrmet, better known as "Zico" from the 1st Suhler SV, was voted Fair Play King of the Thuringian Football Association (TFV). The decision was announced on July 18, 2025 and is the result of an exciting online voting that runs until July 20. Zico convinced not only with his 33 goals in the season, but also with a remarkable gesture during a game against SG Jüchsen:

It was a memorable match on March 23, 2025, when Zico, after a long ball and at a stand of 0: 1, got into a situation that many players would probably have used for themselves. But Zico, who proudly bears the Libyan roots and lives in Arnstadt, paused and played the ball out to help an injured opponent. With this act of respect and fairness, he underlined his conviction that opponents are not enemies and thus created a sporty harmonious atmosphere-something is worth gold for the fair play rating in football.

The way to the fair play winner

Overall, Zico received the most votes in the TEAG "Fair is more" voting and prevailed against strong competitors-Floh-Seligenthal and David Thorwarth from Struth-Helmershof. These prices are more than just a joke: the winner can look forward to 400 euros, while places two and three are given 200 and 100 euros for their clubs. In addition, all participants receive a surprise package of the TFV. It is all the more showing how important fair play is in football - a topic that goes beyond the standard compliance and promotes values such as respect and team spirit.

As with many sports, where fairness goes hand in hand with fair play reviews, not only the gates achieved in football. The assessment takes into account, among other things, the behavior of the players and spectators as well as the number of yellow and red cards. This fair play classification helps to make the image of football positively and can even have a direct impact on qualifications for international tournaments. Examples such as Japan and Senegal at the 2018 World Cup show how crucial a good fair play rating can be.

a model for the upcoming generation

zico's commitment and his philosophy that fairness and cooperation are essential, are a strong sign for all young footballers. In a world in which the pressure is often high, Zico shows best that you can shoot goals and play fairly. After all, football is not only a competition, but also a platform to convey values and promote respect. It remains to be seen how this award will influence Zico's future career, but one thing is clear: his fair playing style is a profit for every club!