Former Germany and Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller has revealed his surprising favourite food and it’s not what you might expect from a European football legend.In an interview with sports journalist Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo, the retired shot-stopper shared that he has a special love for Fufu, a popular Ghanaian dish.Despite playing at the highest level for both club and country, and following strict diets throughout his career, Weidenfeller admitted that Fufu holds a special place in his heart.Weidenfeller said with a smile:Recommended For YouLifestyle2025-04-15T09:00:05+00:005 ways to get money from your partner without askingSubtle cues when requesting for something, mutual understanding, and emotional intelligence can go a long way.Sports2025-04-15T06:24:58+00:00I have goals and new things to achieve – Mohammed KudusSports2025-04-15T12:00:14+00:00Legendary German player names Ghanaian food as favourite meal – see which foodFormer Germany goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller reveals his favourite dish is a Ghanaian food, despite living most of his life in Europe. Here’s his surprise choice…I love Fufu. My good friend always brings Fufu from Köln to my house, and we eat it.READ ALSO: You were cooking some fufu, jollof rice – Henry praises Antoine Semenyo Apologies for the audio; I was too excited I forgot to turn on my microphone.Roman Weidenfeller says Fufu is his favorite Ghanaian food and also had a few words for former teammate, Otto Addo. pic.twitter.com/wQbPubwvqH— Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo (@Fentuo_) April 12, 2025 The 44-year-old was part of the Borussia Dortmund Legends squad that visited Ghana in June 2022. They played a friendly match against the African Giants, led by Ghanaian football icon Abedi Pele, at the Accra Sports Stadium on June 11, 2022.Weidenfeller’s football careerWeidenfeller enjoyed a successful career at Borussia Dortmund, where he made 453 appearances in the Bundesliga before retiring in 2022. He helped the club win two league titles in 2011 and 2012, as well as two DFB-Pokal trophies.He also played a key role in the team that reached the UEFA Champions League final in 2013, though they were narrowly beaten by Bayern Munich.On the international stage, Weidenfeller was part of the German squad that lifted the FIFA World Cup in 2014. Undoubtedly one of the proudest moments of his career.MUST READ: 5 Scams in sports betting you must run away from While his football legacy is widely respected, it’s his love for Fufu that has won him even more fans in Ghana and across Africa.