in die bende draait alles om hem. (8) letters

The answer is most likely LEIDER (leader).

Here’s why:

• The clue translates to “In that gang, everything revolves around him.”
• Leider means “leader” in Dutch, which fits the context of the clue.
• It is eight letters long, matching the requirement.

While other words like “hoofd” (head) or “baas” (boss) could potentially work meaning-wise, they are not eight letters long.