Berlin star Aymen Barkok brutally attacked in a bar after which he was rushed to hospital for surgery

Hertha Berlin have also pledged their support to the player in this tough time. His parent club FSV Mainz also issued a statement in support of their player, hoping for his speedy recovery.

Barkok joined Berlin from Mainz in January, and thereby dropped to the second tier in Germany in the process. The player has scored one goal for Berlin from 12 outings.

Footballing community rallies in support of Bundesliga star following brutal attack

Football X can be a cruel place at times. However, following the regrettable incident surrounding Hertha Berlin star Aymen Barkok, clubs and supporters worldwide have come together to support the player. While both of his clubs, FSV Mainz and Hertha Berlin offered their support, fans did their things too.

A supporter condemned the incident and opined that those who attacked him had to be brought to justice. Several hundreds of supporters wished the Moroccan a speedy recovery and that he returned to action as soon as possible. Fans were outraged at the fact that the perpetrators were still out in the open and that no action has been done till now.

Many were confused as to why he was subject to an attack for simply spending time off at a bar in the capital. Barkok came up from the Eintracht academy before making his first senior appearance for the club back in 2016. Two years ago in 2022, he joined Bundesliga side Mainz before being loaned out to Hertha Berlin in 2. Bundesliga.