The hilly are surrounding Stuttgart is new to Alexander Meyer, who was born in Schleswig-Holstein, in Germany’s far north. In his new chosen home-town, the new man thoroughly enjoys the local scenery looking out across the 'Talkessel' whilst out for strolls. "It’s really something special," stated the 26-year-old. The highlight of the goalkeeper’s career so far was achieved just four weeks again, when on August 30th, as the transfer window closed, Alexander Meyer completed the move from fourth-flight FC Energie Cottbus to VfB. "I never gave up my goal of becoming a professional footballer," explained VfB’s goalkeeper with the number 26 jersey.
That also indeed includes periods when things were not exactly going according to plan. At the beginning of his career, whilst playing youth team football for Hamburger SV and later in the 'Regionalliga' with TSV Havelse, genetically related injuries, first to his right and then his left shoulder, caused Meyer serious set-backs. There later followed a further knee injury, which also slowed the process.
"Want to integrate into the team"
Since 2013 though, the keeper has been able to aim for his goal consistently. "It was important that I always continued determinedly," explained Alexander Meyer. The keeper’s performances for TSV Havelse caught the attention of VfB goalkeeper trainer Marco Langner, who was working for SV Werder Bremen at the time. Having convinced against this season in the DFB-Cup for Cottbus against the Cannstatt Boys, and with a position between the posts opening up, the transfer was set in motion and Alexander Meyer’s Bundesliga dream moved a step closer.
Since August, Meyer has been part of the VfB squad. "I was very warmly welcomed here and I feel very much at home," commented the keeper. In 2014, the 26-year-old began an Open University course in Fitness and Health Management, which he is currently taking a break from for one semester to concentrate fully on his tasks at VfB. "I get on very well with my team mates. We are very focused on the work being done in training. I want to give my all and continue to develop at the highest level," insisted Meyer, adding: "I want to support Rom and integrate into the team."