Los Angeles based photographer Patrick Strattner

Marco Reus, German professional soccer player for the cover story of 11 Freunde Nr. 281. After twelve seasons at Borussia Dortmund Marco Reus is embracing a fresh start in Los Angeles with LA Galaxy. Despite years of injuries and missed titles, he rejects the idea of being unlucky and instead sees himself as fortunate. The story captures his sense of freedom and renewal, both in his mindset and in his laid-back California surroundings.