Eugen Bopp
Encyclopedia
Eugen Bopp is a Ukrainian
-born German
footballer
, who is currently a free agent.
, Ukrainian SSR
but has German
nationality. His brother Viktor Bopp
is also a footballer
.
He progressed through the ranks and eventually played 77 games for the Forest first team, but only half of those were in the starting line-up. In his four years at the club he only scored 8 goals and despite some strong reserve performances, he struggled to ever truly establish himself in the first team. His best spell of form at the club was during the 2002–03 season, this was abruptly ended by a rash challenge from Derby County
's Craig Burley
from which he suffered a serious knee injury. Bopp never returned to those heady heights and was eventually released at the end of the 2005–06 season. He is probably best known during his time at Forest for his thrilling late equaliser against Gillingham FC on the last day of the 2004–05 season which ultimately relegated the opposition, dragging them down with Forest and Rotherham United.
for the majority of the South Yorkshire club's pre-season. After an impressive trial spell he signed a short term contract on 3 August 2006 and was given the number 25 shirt. As a result of his continued excellent performances on the pitch (and one spectacular goal against Scunthorpe United F.C.
), Bopp was offered a contract extension until the end of the season. He played in 30 games for the Millers (24 league, 5 FA Cup, and 1 League Cup matches) and scored 5 goals.
on 30 May 2007. He initially struggled to fit into the team, and was available for transfer during the January window. However, he returned to the side for a match against Brighton
, and did well enough to retain his place. Once again, speculation about Bopp's future arose as he struggled to maintain his place in the squad, and on 7 May Crewe announced that Bopp's contract had been terminated by mutual consent.
squad for the first 2009–10 pre-season friendly away to Havant and Waterlooville. Bopp played the entire second half and scored both of Portsmouth's goals in a 2–2 draw.
After an injury crisis, Portsmouth were eager to sign Bopp ahead of a Premier League match against Wigan on 31 October 2009. However, the Premier League refused to register the player because of Portsmouth's debts and a transfer embargo was placed on the club. Bopp has continued, however, to play games for the reserve team.
and signed on 7 December 2010 with German 3rd Liga
club FC Carl Zeiss Jena
. Bopp played his debut for Carl Zeiss Jena
in the match on 11 December 2010 against Dynamo Dresden
. He was released by the club in June 2011.
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
-born German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
, who is currently a free agent.
Early life
He was born in KievKiev
Kiev or Kyiv is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population as of the 2001 census was 2,611,300. However, higher numbers have been cited in the press....
, Ukrainian SSR
Ukrainian SSR
The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic or in short, the Ukrainian SSR was a sovereign Soviet Socialist state and one of the fifteen constituent republics of the Soviet Union lasting from its inception in 1922 to the breakup in 1991...
but has German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
nationality. His brother Viktor Bopp
Viktor Bopp
Viktor Bopp is a German footballer who plays for Sporting Charleroi.-Notes:...
is also a footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
.
Nottingham Forest
Eugen Bopp moved to Germany when he was young and joined the prestigious Bayern Munich youth academy. However, knowing that he would find it hard to ever get into the Bayern first team, he happily accepted an offer a year later to move to England and join the reputable academy at Nottingham Forest. He quickly began to make a name for himself with some exciting performances laden with goals and flair. In one academy game against Wolverhampton Wanderers, he scored a hat-trick from midfield, the third goal of which being an overhead kick from the edge of the area.He progressed through the ranks and eventually played 77 games for the Forest first team, but only half of those were in the starting line-up. In his four years at the club he only scored 8 goals and despite some strong reserve performances, he struggled to ever truly establish himself in the first team. His best spell of form at the club was during the 2002–03 season, this was abruptly ended by a rash challenge from Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
's Craig Burley
Craig Burley
Craig William Burley is a Scottish former international association football player who played for clubs including Chelsea, Celtic and Derby County...
from which he suffered a serious knee injury. Bopp never returned to those heady heights and was eventually released at the end of the 2005–06 season. He is probably best known during his time at Forest for his thrilling late equaliser against Gillingham FC on the last day of the 2004–05 season which ultimately relegated the opposition, dragging them down with Forest and Rotherham United.
Rotherham United
Following his release from Nottingham Forest, he was taken on trial by Rotherham UnitedRotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
for the majority of the South Yorkshire club's pre-season. After an impressive trial spell he signed a short term contract on 3 August 2006 and was given the number 25 shirt. As a result of his continued excellent performances on the pitch (and one spectacular goal against Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
), Bopp was offered a contract extension until the end of the season. He played in 30 games for the Millers (24 league, 5 FA Cup, and 1 League Cup matches) and scored 5 goals.
Crewe Alexandra
Bopp was signed by Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
on 30 May 2007. He initially struggled to fit into the team, and was available for transfer during the January window. However, he returned to the side for a match against Brighton
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
, and did well enough to retain his place. Once again, speculation about Bopp's future arose as he struggled to maintain his place in the squad, and on 7 May Crewe announced that Bopp's contract had been terminated by mutual consent.
Trial at Portsmouth
Bopp was a surprise inclusion in the PortsmouthPortsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
squad for the first 2009–10 pre-season friendly away to Havant and Waterlooville. Bopp played the entire second half and scored both of Portsmouth's goals in a 2–2 draw.
After an injury crisis, Portsmouth were eager to sign Bopp ahead of a Premier League match against Wigan on 31 October 2009. However, the Premier League refused to register the player because of Portsmouth's debts and a transfer embargo was placed on the club. Bopp has continued, however, to play games for the reserve team.
Carl Zeiss Jena
He most recently played for Portsmouth ReservesPortsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
and signed on 7 December 2010 with German 3rd Liga
3rd Liga
The 3rd Liga is the third division of football in Germany. The league started with the beginning of the 2008–09 season, when it replaced the Regionalliga as the third tier football league in Germany. In the German football league system, it is positioned between the 2...
club FC Carl Zeiss Jena
FC Carl Zeiss Jena
FC Carl Zeiss Jena is a German association football club based in Jena, Thuringia.-History:The club was founded in May 1903 by workers at the Carl Zeiss AG optics factory as the company-sponsored Fussball-Club der Firma Carl Zeiss. The club underwent name changes in 1911 to Fussball Club Carl Zeiss...
. Bopp played his debut for Carl Zeiss Jena
FC Carl Zeiss Jena
FC Carl Zeiss Jena is a German association football club based in Jena, Thuringia.-History:The club was founded in May 1903 by workers at the Carl Zeiss AG optics factory as the company-sponsored Fussball-Club der Firma Carl Zeiss. The club underwent name changes in 1911 to Fussball Club Carl Zeiss...
in the match on 11 December 2010 against Dynamo Dresden
Dynamo Dresden
SG Dynamo Dresden are a German association football club, based in Dresden, Saxony. They were founded in 1950, as a club affiliated with the East German police, and became one of the most popular and successful clubs in East German football, winning eight league titles...
. He was released by the club in June 2011.
Attributes
He is an attacking midfield player with a reputation for scoring spectacular goals from long distance, and is something of a cult figure amongst Nottingham Forest and Rotherham United supporters.External links
- Eugen Bopp player profile at crewealex.net
- Profile at transfermarkt