🤯 With these lads, you’ll even win the third half! Who are these guys?

In addition to strong performances on the pitch, it’s mainly the fan block of Two Stripes United that’s been turning heads in recent weeks. Shirtless, loud, and with acrobatic training exercises – these guys are impossible to miss (and even harder to ignore).

But who’s actually behind this energetic crew? Why are they at the Icon League – and what makes them so special? We spoke with Hamza, who established the connection to the Icon League. (He’s pictured at the front in the photo.)

📸 Max Galys

The guys call themselves "Team NRW" – a calisthenics group from North Rhine-Westphalia. Hamza and most of the members are from Düsseldorf.

"We train whenever and wherever," Hamza says with a smile. The group’s energy is contagious – and by now, it’s clearly felt among the fans of the Icon League as well.

The connection came about through Kacper Weslawowicz, better known as "Kapi," content creator at Two Stripes United . He’s a friend of Hamza and spontaneously invited the team to the Icon League. Team NRW accepted and has been bringing the atmosphere to the stands week after week ever since.

On the last matchday, they delivered a real goosebump moment with their "Sparta" entrance. After Two Stripes United’s victory, the celebrations continued both on the pitch and in the locker room.

"Take it off, take it off!" echoed loudly from the locker room, before Felix Kroos took off his shirt and was lifted up, shirtless – a moment that perfectly matched the spirit of these fans.

True to their motto, they train in the Icon League too, whether it’s pull-ups in the locker area or dips on the barriers.

Team NRW – pure energy, passion, and part of the Icon League family.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.