Stürmer

Stürmer is a German noun meaning “attacker” or “stormer.” In sports, the term is used to describe the forward position in football (soccer); a Stürmer is typically the main goal scorer or attacking player. The word is also found as a surname of German origin.

Der Stürmer (The Striker) was a weekly anti-Semitic newspaper published in Nazi Germany by Julius Streicher. Established in 1923 in Nuremberg, the tabloid featured sensational stories, crude cartoons, and libelous accusations against Jews. It circulated widely and served as a key instrument of Nazi propaganda, contributing to public antisemitic sentiment and persecution. After World War II, Streicher was tried at Nuremberg, found guilty of crimes against humanity, and executed in 1946.

The term Stürmer also appears in other contexts, notably as a surname of German origin. In sports usage, the position corresponds to the English “striker,” the primary attacking forward responsible for scoring.