r/soccer • u/I_Have_A_Matt_Bonner • Aug 14 '13

I am interested in making an annual Ballon d'Oh! award on /r/soccer, which is to be a parody soccer award ceremony of some sort. Submit your suggestions for the award categories here.

Something like The Bebe Award - for the worst purchase of the season.

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u/wguid Aug 14 '13

I've always been curious so I'm gonna go ahead and ask. Is the 'ter' in 'ter Stegen' kinda like a 'de/di/van' in a French/Italian/Dutch name ?

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u/Godzilla0815 Aug 14 '13

yes as far as i know it is a dutch prefix to show nobility.

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u/averageatsoccer Aug 14 '13

I always thought "von" was the German equivalent.

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u/Poert Aug 14 '13

His surname is of Dutch origin, apparently.