Eintracht Frankfurt president Mathias Beck enters the club’s upcoming general assembly on October 19 at the Jahrhunderthalle without a challenger for his seat, Njemački nogomet reported. Roughly 1,800 members are expected to attend the gathering in Frankfurt, Germany, where Beck stands for re-election following a transition period that began when he succeeded Peter Fischer in February 2024. While Beck’s path to a new mandate appears clear, significant shifts are underway behind the scenes regarding the club’s board structure and active fan involvement.
Boardroom Changes and Financial Oversight
The internal power dynamics at Eintracht Frankfurt are shifting as two high-ranking presidential board members prepare to step down. Dominik Berker, a tax expert who served as vice president and treasurer, and fellow vice president Katharina Keller are leaving all duties at the assembly, officially for personal reasons. Kicker reported that club circles indicated Berker was suggested to step down despite successfully navigating a multi-year tax dispute. Berker managed to reduce historical tax claims totaling 11 milijuna eura down to approximately 5 milijuna eura, saving the club roughly milijunskih ušteda. Club materials noted that those old tax claims had hung over Eintracht like a Sword of Damocles for over a decade. However, multiple Kicker sources stated that Berker’s assertiveness as an entrepreneur did not always respect internal club procedures and formal formalities. Bild reported that invoices from his tax office totaling between 70,000 and 75,000 euros for advisory work created surprise among certain club committee members due to a lack of prior transparency. Berker has not publicly commented on these reports.
Ultra Representative Benjamin von Loefen Enters Supervisory Board
Benjamin von Loefen, a prominent representative of the active ultra scene, is slated to join the supervisory board of Fußball AG. Kicker reported that while formal approval remains pending, his appointment has been agreed upon for some time. The parent association appoints five of the nine members of the supervisory board, which Beck chairs as club president. Beck previously brought von Loefen on board to work voluntarily as a vice president. If re-elected, Beck plans to eliminate replacements for the departing Berker and Keller, reducing the number of vice presidents from six to four. Financial responsibilities will transition to von Loefen. In his professional life, von Loefen manages an international fitness and wellness chain, giving him experience with large budgets alongside his continued presence standing at the drum in the stadium stands. Eintracht also plans to further professionalize the financial structures of the parent association by hiring a dedicated finance director.
Fan Mobilization and the 50+1 Rule Initiative
Active fan groups and ultras have cemented their influence within Eintracht Frankfurt’s governing bodies through organized mobilization. Ahead of the previous general assembly in January 2026, fan organizers distributed ballot recommendations that aligned completely with election outcomes for the administrative council, council of honor, election committee, and auditors. Out of more than 160,000 club members, approximately 2,000 attend assemblies—roughly 1.25 percent of the total membership base. Kicker noted that without the active fan scene’s mobilization, attendance would fall below one percent. In their fanzine Schwarz auf Weiß,
ultrasi urged members to take part in shaping the club. At the upcoming October 19 assembly, members will also vote on a proposal brought forward by Manuel Scheiler, a member of the fan and supporter department leadership. The motion calls on the bodies of parent association Eintracht Frankfurt e.V. and Fußball AG to immediately urge the DFL and relevant league and federation bodies to swiftly reform the 50+1 ownership rule in alignment with the German Federal Cartel Office. The proposal also backs club CEO Axel Hellmann to stand firm at the federation level against any dilution of ownership protections.
Balancing Influence and Responsibility
While the active fan base expands its institutional footprint, that growth brings heightened scrutiny regarding conduct and operational accountability. Kicker highlighted past pyrotechnic incidents, such as an escalation around last season’s home match against Stuttgart, alongside criticism of aggressive group behavior that has resulted in cumulative fines reaching milijunske iznose over recent years. As frankfurter fans step directly into boardroom decision-making spaces, their rising influence offers a direct channel to protect club traditions while placing the responsibility for financial transparency and disciplinary consequences squarely on their shoulders.
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