Jahn Regensburg team doctor's life-saving action earns 2025 FIFA Fair Play Award

Dr Andreas Harlass-Neuking, team doctor of Jahn Regensburg, has won the 2025 FIFA Fair Play Award for his prompt action to save the life of a Magdeburg fan prior to a Bundesliga 2 game on 20 April 2025.

Harlass-Neuking ran to block 17 of Magdeburg's Avent Arena after learning the fan had collapsed in the stands. He was able to successfully resuscitate the supporter, who was subsequently taken to hospital and made a full recovery.

The Regensburg club doctor's actions have now been recognised with the FIFA Fair Play Award - an annual honour presented to a player, coach, team, match official, individual fan or fan group in recognition of exemplary fair play behaviour, either on or off the pitch.

The 63-year-old was revealed as the recipient of the 2025 prize prior to the FIFA Celebration 2025 Dinner at Fairmont Katara Hall in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday.

Dr. Harlass-Neuking (l.) saved a life at the Avnet Arena last April. - IMAGO/Sportfoto Zink / Benedikt Köglmeier

“Congratulations to Dr Andreas Harlass-Neuking, team doctor of SSV Jahn Regensburg, on winning the 2025 FIFA Fair Play Award for your kind and prompt action to save the life of a 1. FC Magdeburg fan during a Bundesliga 2 match!,” the FIFA president Gianni Infantino posted on his instagram account.

“Your sportsmanship, altruism and selflessness are reflective of the very best aspects of our beautiful game,” the Swiss added. “All of us at FIFA and the global football community thank you wholeheartedly for making a difference that day.”

Regensburg currently play in Germany's 3. Liga following their relegation from Bundesliga 2 at the end of the 2024/25 season.

Harlass-Neuking has been the Bavarian club's team doctor since July 1995.