Football in the GDR is a chapter of sports history that still evokes memories and emotions today. For those who want to enrich their reminiscences with information, the ultimate book is now available. In this encyclopedia of GDR football, there are around 3,800 biographies of players, coaches, officials, and journalists, as well as nearly 100 club profiles. Not only are sporting data listed, but personal anecdotes and career highlights are also described, along with political entanglements, such as intense informant activities for the Stasi or political disadvantages. In terms of both the number of entries and the detail of the biographies, there has not been a book on GDR football that comes close to this encyclopedia. The work is completed by a historical overview and extensive statistics.