Freekickerz

The Rise of a Football Content Empire

Freekickerz stands as one of Germany's most successful YouTube channels, specializing in football content that has captivated millions of viewers worldwide. ^[1] Founded in January 2010 by Konstantin Hert, a student from Altenriet, the channel began as a hobby project focused on free-kick videos and has since evolved into a comprehensive football entertainment platform. ^[2] With over 8.52 million subscribers and more than 2.45 billion total views as of 2025, Freekickerz has established itself as the largest German football YouTube channel with self-produced content. ^[3]

The Team Behind the Success

The Freekickerz team consists of five core members who each bring unique skills to their collaborative content creation. ^[4] Konstantin "Konzi" Hert serves as the founder and primary face of the channel, having started creating YouTube videos as early as 2006 before launching Freekickerz in 2010. ^[5] The team also includes Tim "tim6_12" Mohr, Jan "Jan1Gk" Stemmler who serves as the goalkeeper, Felix "felixcasa" Casalino, and Martin "luzienho" Luzie. ^[6] Hert, who was born in Russia and completed his major in business economics at Hohenheim University in 2012, has stated that YouTube success requires such dedication that it leaves little time for personal relationships. ^[7]

Content Format and Innovation

The channel's content revolves around various football-related formats that have proven highly engaging for their audience. ^[8] Their signature content includes challenging professional players like Robert Lewandowski, Roman Weidenfeller, Cesc Fàbregas, Thomas Müller, and Mats Hummels in penalty shootouts and free-kick competitions. ^[9] Beyond celebrity challenges, Freekickerz produces comprehensive equipment reviews, particularly focusing on football boots and balls from major brands like Nike, Adidas, and Puma. ^[10] ^[11] The team also creates educational tutorials that analyze professional players' techniques and provide viewers with actionable tips to improve their own football skills. ^[12]

Strategic Collaborations and Partnerships

Freekickerz has formed notable partnerships with other prominent content creators in the football space, most notably collaborating with the F2 Freestylers on multiple occasions. ^[13] ^[14] These collaborations have included epic free-kick battles and challenge videos that combine the expertise of both channels to create compelling content for their combined audiences. The channel has also worked with equipment review platform Unisport, participating in interviews and giveaway campaigns when Unisport reached significant subscriber milestones. ^[15]

Recognition and Awards

The channel's impact on digital sports content has earned them significant recognition within the German media landscape. ^[16] In 2015, Freekickerz won the PlayAward in the Sports category, marking their first major industry recognition. ^[17] Their success continued in 2018 when they received the Goldene Kamera Digital Award in the "Best of Sports" category, a prestigious honor that recognizes outstanding digital content creators in Germany. ^[18] The channel was also nominated for the deutscher Webvideopreis in 2017 for their overall body of work and received a nomination for the Goldene Henne in the Onlinestars category in 2018. ^[19]

Channel Performance and Metrics

Current analytics data reveals that Freekickerz maintains strong engagement rates despite their massive scale, with an engagement rate of 3.69% which is considered excellent for channels of their size. ^[20] The channel ranks #53 in the Sports category globally and #18 among all German YouTube channels, demonstrating their significant influence within both niches. ^[21] While their upload frequency has decreased to approximately 0.25 videos per week, their established content library continues to generate substantial monthly viewership, with estimated monthly earnings ranging from $870 to $2,600 based on their current view counts. ^[22]

Global Reach and Audience Development

The channel's influence extends far beyond Germany, with their content reaching football enthusiasts across multiple continents. ^[23] Their approach to content creation, which combines high-quality production values with accessible football entertainment, has helped establish them as influential figures in the broader football content creation ecosystem. ^[24] The team's ability to secure collaborations with professional players and maintain consistent content quality has contributed to their sustained growth over more than a decade of operation. ^[25]