Can’t quite believe this terrible, awful news. As a player he was a great professional, for a while the pick of a very good bunch of German goalkeepers, and the sad death of his daughter touched the whole country.

I really cannot believe it when I first learned the news. He was for me, Jens Lehmann’s permanent successor in the German national team. And now he is gone.

Condolences to his family.

Suicide is something I could never understand. No matter how bad things are, I never felt the desire. But that is just me. I guess he felt that he no longer wanted to live… he has that choice. This is terrible for his family.

what a tragedy. I will never understand suicide.

Chris R, I hope you never get depression my friend. Only then will you see how dark your life will become. You are lucky that you have not yet been so low.
R.I.P. Robert Enke.

The sad aspect pertains to the fact that professional players in soccer, hockey, basketball, and baseball are considered by the public and among themselves as “strong or macho” [men don't cry or admit any flaws or medical condition] because it is seen or interpreted as a sign of weakness. There is a high need for education by sport organizations and clubs! Why does a tragic incident have to occur before leadership in these sports begins to act? There should have been prevention - not reaction. In addition, professional athletes are seen as ‘property” being traded or ‘cut’ if they do not perform. Coaches seldom know their players in closer interaction to be able to detect any problem. As an amateur elite coach I can look at my athletes walking through the door and ’spot’ different behavior, which I am able to do because of two reasons: 1) continued coach education in sport psychology and 2) daily close interaction with my team members. DFB and Hannover both have failed in this case! By the way, education should also include wives or girlfriends because many are not knowledgeable or experienced enough in detecting medical conditions!