Eintracht Braunschweig facts for kids
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| Full name | Braunschweiger Turn- und Sportverein Eintracht von 1895 e.V. |
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| Nickname(s) | Die Löwen (The Lions) | ||
| Founded | 15 December 1895 | ||
| Ground | Eintracht-Stadion, Braunschweig |
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| Capacity | 23,325 | ||
| President | Nicole Kumpis | ||
| Head coach | Daniel Scherning | ||
| League | 3. Liga | ||
| 2020–21 | 2. Bundesliga, 17th of 18 (relegated) | ||
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Eintracht Braunschweig is a German football and sports club from Braunschweig, Lower Saxony. The club is also known as Die Löwen (The Lions). They currently play in the 2. Bundesliga, which is the second-highest football league in Germany. The club was founded in 1895 and has a long and interesting history in German football.
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History of Eintracht Braunschweig
How the Club Started
Eintracht Braunschweig began as a football and cricket club called FuCC Eintracht 1895 in 1895. Over the years, its name changed a few times, becoming FC Eintracht von 1895 in 1906 and then SV Eintracht in 1920.
The club quickly became popular in northern Germany. In 1900, Eintracht Braunschweig was one of the clubs that helped create the German Football Association (DFB). They had early success, winning the Northern German football championship in 1908 and 1913. By 1914, three of their players were part of the Germany national football team.
During the time of the Third Reich, the team played in the Gauliga Niedersachsen. In the 1942–43 season, Eintracht Braunschweig was a strong team. They won their league, the Gauliga Südhannover-Braunschweig, with an amazing record of 17 wins and only 1 draw in 18 games. They scored 146 goals! However, they lost in the national championship play-offs to Dresdner SC.
After World War II
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After World War II, all sports clubs in Braunschweig were temporarily merged into a new club called TSV Braunschweig. On April 1, 1949, the club officially took its current name, Braunschweiger TSV Eintracht von 1895.
The club continued to play in the top division, which was then called the Oberliga Nord. They only spent one season (1952–53) in the second division during this time. In 1949, their goalkeeper, Gustav Fähland, sadly passed away after being injured in a game. Eintracht Braunschweig also reached the final round of the national championship again in 1958.
Bundesliga Era (1963-1985)
In 1963, a new professional league called the Bundesliga was formed. Eintracht Braunschweig was one of the 16 teams chosen to play in this new league because of their strong performance and good financial standing.
They quickly found success, winning the national title in the 1966–67 season. Under manager Helmuth Johannsen, their team was known for its strong defense, letting in only 27 goals. This was a Bundesliga record for many years. Many players from this team also went on to play for the national German team.
In 1973, Eintracht Braunschweig made history. They became the first Bundesliga team to have a sponsor's logo on their jerseys. The company was Jägermeister, a liquor producer. This deal brought the team 100,000 DM and changed how football clubs did business, leading to the huge sponsorship deals we see today. Other clubs soon followed this trend. Jägermeister sponsored the club until 1987.
In 1977, Eintracht Braunschweig almost won another title, finishing third, just one point behind the champion. After that season, they signed Paul Breitner, a famous player who had won the World Cup in 1974, from Real Madrid. However, Breitner only stayed for one season before moving to Bayern Munich.
The club played in the Bundesliga until the mid-1980s. They were relegated (moved down a division) only twice before 1985. From 1963 to 1973, Eintracht Braunschweig set a record by not having a single player receive a red card in 322 Bundesliga games. In the 1984–85 season, they were relegated from the Bundesliga for the third time.
Recent History
Since 1985, the team has mostly played in the second and third divisions of German football. In 1987, they were relegated again, but they set a unique record: they were the only team ever to be relegated with more goals scored than conceded.
In the late 2000s, the club faced some challenges. However, under new manager Torsten Lieberknecht, the team started to improve. In the 2010–11 season, they won the 3. Liga championship and were promoted back to the 2. Bundesliga.
Eintracht Braunschweig continued their success. In the 2012–13 season, they secured promotion back to the Bundesliga after 28 years! This was a huge moment for the club and its fans.
However, their return to the top league was short-lived. They finished 18th in the 2013–14 Bundesliga season and were relegated again after just one year. In 2016–17, they came very close to returning to the Bundesliga, finishing third in the 2. Bundesliga and playing in a promotion play-off, but they lost to VfL Wolfsburg.
On May 13, 2018, Eintracht Braunschweig was relegated to the 3. Liga again. They almost dropped to the fourth tier in 2018–19 but managed to stay up. The next season, they finished third and were promoted back to the 2. Bundesliga. They were relegated again in 2020–21 but earned another promotion in 2021–22, showing their fighting spirit.
Club Colours and Crest
Colours
Eintracht Braunschweig's home colours are traditionally blue and yellow. These colours come from the flag of the old Duchy of Brunswick, which was the region where the city of Braunschweig is located.
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Crest
The club's crest features a red lion on a white background. This symbol comes from the coat of arms of the city of Braunschweig. The city's coat of arms, in turn, is based on the Brunswick Lion, a famous statue linked to Henry the Lion.
Over the years, the club's badge has changed. Most of the time, it was a round badge in blue and yellow, with the red lion on a white shield in the middle.
In 1972–73, Eintracht Braunschweig changed its crest to one that looked very similar to its sponsor's logo, Jägermeister. This was a clever way to get around the league's rules against shirt sponsors at the time.
In 2011, the club's members voted to go back to their more traditional round crest. The new version was officially adopted for the 2012–13 season. For the 2016–17 season, the club wore a special anniversary crest to celebrate 50 years since they won the Bundesliga title in 1966–67.
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Stadium
Eintracht Braunschweig plays its home games at the Eintracht-Stadion in Braunschweig. This stadium was built in 1923. Today, it can hold about 25,000 people. In the 1960s, it could hold up to 38,000 fans. Before this stadium was built, the club played at Sportplatz an der Helmstedter Straße, which had a capacity of 3,000 people.
Supporters and Rivalries
Eintracht Braunschweig has a very loyal fan base. Even when the club has played in lower divisions, their fans have continued to support them strongly. For example, in the 2011–12 season, they had an average attendance of over 21,000 fans per game, which was one of the highest in Germany.
The club has friendly relationships with fans of 1. FC Magdeburg, Waldhof Mannheim, and the Swiss club Basel.
However, Eintracht Braunschweig has a big rivalry with Hannover 96. Matches between these two teams are often called the "Lower Saxony derby." Some journalists also talk about a rivalry with VfL Wolfsburg because Wolfsburg is close to Braunschweig. But fans of Eintracht Braunschweig and Hannover 96 usually say that their matches against each other are the only true derby.
Honours and Achievements
Eintracht Braunschweig has won several important titles throughout its history:
- League
- Bundesliga:
- Champions: 1966–67 (This is their biggest achievement, winning the top German league!)
- 2. Bundesliga (II):
- Runners-up: 1980–81, 2012–13
- 3. Liga (III):
- Champions: 2010–11
- Regionalliga Nord (II):
- Champions: 1973–74
- Regionalliga Nord (III):
- Champions: 2004–05
- Regional Titles
- Northern German championship:
- Champions: 1907–08, 1912–13
- Gauliga Südhannover-Braunschweig:
- Champions: 1942–43, 1943–44
- Lower Saxony Cup:
- Winners: 2003–04, 2010–11
European Football Appearances
Eintracht Braunschweig has also played in European competitions:
| Season | Competition | Round | Nation | Club | Home | Away | Aggregate | Result |
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| 1967–68 | European Cup | 1st round |
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Dinamo Tirana | – | – |
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Rapid Wien | 2–0 | 0–1 |
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Juventus | 3–2 | 0–1 |
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| 1971–72 | UEFA Cup | 1st round |
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Glentoran | 6–1 | 1–0 |
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Atlético Bilbao | 2–1 | 2–2 |
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Ferencváros | 1–1 | 2–5 |
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| 1976–77 | UEFA Cup | 1st round |
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Holbæk B&I | 7–0 | 0–1 |
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Español | 2–1 | 0–2 |
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| 1977–78 | UEFA Cup | 1st round |
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Dinamo Kiev | 0–0 | 1–1 |
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Start | 4–0 | 0–1 |
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PSV | 1–2 | 0–2 |
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1 Juventus beat Eintracht Braunschweig 1–0 in a play-off in Bern to reach the semi-finals. 2 Eintracht Braunschweig moved to the next round because they scored an away goal.
Club Records
Eintracht Braunschweig holds some impressive records:
- Biggest Home Win (Bundesliga): 6–0 against Rot-Weiss Essen (1977) and 6–0 against VfB Stuttgart (1975).
- Biggest Away Win (Bundesliga): 7–1 against Arminia Bielefeld (1972).
- Most Games Played (All Competitions): 563 by Franz Merkhoffer (1968–1984).
- Most Goals Scored (All Competitions): 116 by Werner Thamm (1950–1962).
- Most Goals Scored in a Bundesliga Season: 24 by Wolfgang Frank (1976–77).
- Most Goals Scored in a 2. Bundesliga Season: 30 by Ronald Worm (1980–81).
Other Sports at Eintracht Braunschweig
Eintracht Braunschweig is not just a football club! It's a multi-sport club with many different departments. These include athletics, basketball, chess, darts, field hockey, gymnastics, team handball, swimming and water polo, tennis, and winter sports.
The club was very successful in athletics and swimming from the 1940s to the 1960s. Athletes from Eintracht Braunschweig, like Rudolf Harbig (who held the 800 metres world record), won over 40 national championships during this time.
Field Hockey
The field hockey team has been one of Eintracht Braunschweig's most successful sections. The women's field hockey team has won many titles, especially in the 1970s.
Field Hockey Honours
- Bundesliga:
- Champions: 1965, 1969, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978
- German women's indoor championship:
- Champions: 1973, 1974, 1975
- EuroHockey Club Champions Cup:
- Runners-up: 1975, 1976, 1977
Basketball
The basketball department of Eintracht Braunschweig started in 1956. The club's women's team currently plays in the 2. Damen-Basketball-Bundesliga, which is the second-highest league for women's basketball in Germany.
Images for kids
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Historical chart of Eintracht Braunschweig league performance
See also
In Spanish: Eintracht Brunswick para niños
