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Back in 2012, the Franconian club SpVgg Greuther Fürth was a major name in German football, as the club made the dreams of their fans come true: their first-ever promotion to the Bundesliga. Unfortunately, they were unable to maintain their previous form and were relegated back to Bundesliga 2 after just one season. Now, the team nicknamed “Die Kleeblätter” (the CloverLeaves) has returnedto the top flight. As a leader of the all–time table of Bundesliga 2, Greuther Fürth have collected more points than any other team over the years. This time around, they will certainly be looking to establish themselves in the Bundesliga.
Background
Founded: 23 September 1903
Club colours: White–Green
Titles:
- German champions: 1913–14, 1925–26,1928–29
- Bundesliga2 champions: 2011–12
Stadium
- Name: Sportpark Ronhof | Thomas Sommer
- Capacity: 15,606
Player to look out for
- Julian Green –an American midfielder who also plays for the United States national team
Meet the coach
The Munich–born Greuther Fürth coach Stefan Leitlstarted his footballing career at the very top of German football, with FC Bayern München. Although he never received any playing time in the Bundesliga, Leitlwas a regular in the Bundesliga 2, playing for clubs such as 1. FC Nürnberg and FC Ingolstadt. At Ingolstadt, he also started his coaching career and went on the become head coach in 2017. In February of 2019, he took over Greuther Fürth and established an attractive and attacking style of play that has led the team back to the Bundesliga.
Special things to know about Greuther Fürth
Former US Secretary of State and winner of the Nobel Peace PrizeHenry Kissinger was born in Fürth and regularly watched his beloved club Greuther Fürth during his childhood. Famously, he paid the club a flying visit in 2012, when the club played in their first Bundesliga season to see a game against FC Schalke 04. In earlier days as Secretary of State, he received Fürth’s results after every matchday directly from the German Embassy.
