74 MORITZ FÜRSTE Born: 29-10-1984 Nationality: German Club: Uhlenhorster Hockey-Club (UHC) MVP: 2008 and 2010 Fürste may have won Olympic, World and European gold, the German national title has yet to be won Olympic, gold, the has yet to M oritz Fürste is still only 27 years old, but has already collected a mountain of medals to be envious of. The midfi elder – who learned to play hockey a Hamburg and still plays there – debuted in late 2005 in the na A little more than half a year later he was included in the World Championship team. Under the eyes of the home crowd Germany wins the world title, thanks to a goal from Fürste in the fi nal match against Australia. His name was established and Fürste (who would also become Hamburg’s sportsman of the year) is part of the German selectionof the German selection from that moment on. After the world indoor title in 2007 follows a complete victor in 2008: Olympic gold in Beijing. With his club the talented and tireless midfid tireless midfi also is on a winning streak. With an exceptional Fürste in its ranks UHC conqueredanks UHC conquered the fi rst Euro Hockey League in 2008, a trick they repeat in 2010. is named Most Valuable Player of the prestigious European club tournament. almost came to the Netherlands after the second EHL victory. “Next season I play for Rotterdam, Bloemendaal or UHC,” said the UHC-captain. But unfortuna hockey fans he remained loyal to his club. One of the reasons Fürste did not accept a Dutch offer is the fact there is still one major award missing from his impressive collection. For he may have won Olympic, World and European gold, national title has yet to be won. collected a mountain of d to play hockey a in the na d Championship team. tle, blished and Fürste (who 010. ub tournament. unfortuna Fürste did not accept from his impressive n gold, Pagina 73
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