Karlsruher SC fan Jakob Alberti has made it: He cycled to the World Cup in the USA.

Who is Jakob Alberti?

Jakob Alberti is a 26-year-old KSC fan who has been on a world tour since August 2024. He started from the Karlsruhe market square and had a clear goal from the beginning: always cycle east and arrive back on the other side of the pyramid.

The Journey

Meanwhile, Alberti has covered over 25,000 kilometers through 27 countries on four continents and has arrived in Texas. His route took him through Austria to the Balkans, further towards Turkey, to the United Arab Emirates, to India, Thailand, and Australia.

The Challenges

On his journey, Jakob Alberti also had to overcome some challenges: In late 2024, there were floods in Thailand. The water reached up to his hips. Jakob Alberti recalls: 'When I woke up in the morning, I could only move about 500 meters in any direction.'

Current Stand

Karlsruher SC is currently in 8th place in the 2. Bundesliga with 40 points from 30 games. The recent form is LWLWL. The last game ended with a 1-2 defeat against VfL Bochum on 2026-05-17.