From Tragedy to Triumph | Zander's Story

After a devastating car accident left 15-year-old BVB International Academy player Zander Kennedy with brain bleeds and a broken back, it looked like his dream of playing college soccer was over. Doctors said he'd never play soccer again, and his family watched him struggle to remember their names. Just when he fought his way back to score an emotional comeback goal that shocked everyone, a torn ACL threatened to end his dreams again. This is the incredible true story of perseverance, family support, the bond between a coach and player, and the unbreakable human spirit that turned tragedy into triumph - the true definition of Echte Liebe (Real Love). Zander’s refusal to accept defeat and the support of his BVB family took him from a hospital bed to earning a college soccer scholarship. Be sure to watch until the end to see the goal that made grown men cry. Sync ID: MB0114HSSIIG5AP A BVB x Name & Number Production Director + Editor: Justin Hubler Executive Producer: Kyle Sheldon Producers: John Lewis, Julius Everke, Marc Lingenhoff, Marius Happe, Rebecca Müller, Till Weise Additional Video: Arto Rubio, Trevor Fleeman Archival photo and video courtesy of the Kennedy Family BVB and Name & Number would like to thank: The Kennedy family: Zander, Tracey, Chris, Zach Dru Wright Gayle Yost Tieree Simmons Nick Dobson Ellen Ferguson Kat Constandse Nancy Lane The BVB International Academy Children's Health Andrews Institute Exos Sports Performance Training ▶ Subscribe & hit the bell: https://goo.gl/kujepC BVB-TV: https://www.bvb.tv/ Twitch:   / bvb_official   Twitter:   / bvb   Instagram:   / bvb09   Facebook:   / bvb   Discord:   / discord   TikTok:   / bvb   Website: https://www.bvb.de/ #BVB