About the speaker
Christoph Kramer, born on February 19, 1991, in Solingen, is a former professional footballer, 2014 World Cup winner, and one of ZDF’s most prominent TV experts. Since 2018, he has covered major football events for "sportstudio live," appearing on camera as a knowledgeable and humorous analyst for international matches and major tournaments. The highlights of his broadcasting career include coverage of the 2018 World Cup, EURO 2021, the 2022 World Cup, and the 2024 home-soil EURO, where his expert insights and relaxed, approachable style captivated audiences. Following a successful playing career—with stints at Bayer Leverkusen, VfL Bochum, and Borussia Mönchengladbach—Kramer launched his media career in tandem, quickly gaining recognition as a modern, relatable expert for a new generation of football fans. Beyond his television work, Kramer has also established himself as an author, publishing his first novel in 2025.
Christoph Kramer at OMR
The biggest football World Cup ever is coming soon. It is a great chance to meet two world champions in person. At this side event, you can meet the ZDF experts Per Mertesacker and Christoph Kramer. They will talk with ZDF host Amelie Stiefvatter at an exclusive meet & greet at the ZDF booth.They will share special insights about their work during the world cup, answer your questions and sign autographs. Just come over
The largest FIFA World Cup in history. Three countries, one massive challenge. When the World Cup kicks off in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, it will be present across all ARD and ZDF channels: live, on-demand, and right in the middle of fans' everyday lives. Sportschau meets sportstudio. The sporting event is becoming a content playground—from highlight clips to deep dives, from primetime to timelines. And right in the thick of it: Sportschau presenters Lea Wagner and Alex Schlüter, alongside ZDF experts and World Cup winners Christoph Kramer and Per Mertesacker. On stage, they discuss what truly great World Cup coverage is all about, how content is created, and what it feels like to commentate from the sidelines rather than being on the pitch.
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