A bit over two years ago, in late May 2023, I was asked if I fancied going to an Atlanta United match — and, well, the rest is history… or so they say.

At that point, I hadn’t set foot in a football stadium as a spectator in over a decade. My season ticket holder days were long behind me, and in 2015, I’d worked the odd shift as a security guard at Stuttgart’s Mercedes-Benz Arena, despite not even living in Germany anymore.

Still, I accepted the invite — and thought: "Hey, I’m a YouTuber anyway… might as well make a video of the matchday experience from a German fan’s point of view." Honestly, it was meant more as a joke than anything serious — my channel was all about motorcycle travel back then.

But that’s life sometimes.

I did what I said I would: filmed a matchday experience at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where Atlanta United came back from 2–0 down to lead 3–2… only to concede a last-minute equalizer in a 3–3 thriller.

I was hooked.

The matchday madness had crept back into my life. Just two matches later, I found myself pitchside in St. Louis, holding a GoPro, the official team sheet — and actual media credentials in my hand.

Apparently, America still is the land of opportunity.

Unfortunately, the name Matchday Madness was already taken on YouTube… so I went with Addict10n Football — and eventually renamed the entire channel.

Fast forward two years and it’s been one hell of a ride. I’ve filmed football videos in Mexico, Germany, Austria, Wales, the United States, and even Brazil — and met countless amazing people along the way.

And the journey is far from over.

Much more is yet to come on Addict10n Football — stay tuned!

Special Thanks

To the people without whom this journey wouldn’t have been possible:

• Rebecca – for dragging me to that Atlanta United match that changed the course of everything

• My mum – for her support through the years 

• My subscribers – especially those I’ve met in person, who showed me around their club and stadium, and those absolute legends who joined the YouTube supporters section for less than a dollar a month. You help me produce more — and better — content.

• The media teams at the clubs that gave me access and a chance, especially Kurt (Sporting KC) and Hayes (Chattanooga FC)

• And last but not least… all the failed collaborations and people who didn’t take me seriously:

  You taught me a lot — and fueled the fire that’s now burning brighter than ever.

Here’s to new horizons.
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