Overview

• The 25-year-old forward completed a transfer from FSV Mainz 05 to Eintracht Frankfurt in early August 2025.
• He announced he will remain off platforms such as Instagram to avoid digital distractions.
• He argued that social media can distort personal perception and detract from his performance.
• Burkardt said his core priority is authentic enjoyment of football and feeling comfortable on the pitch.
• His stance highlights growing concerns over mental pressure linked to follower counts and commercial expectations.