FC Bayern Munich II facts for kids
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| Full name | FC Bayern München II | |||
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| Nickname(s) | "Bayern Amateure" (Bayern Non-professionals), "Kleine Bayern" (Little Bayern) | |||
| Founded | 1900 | |||
| Ground | Grünwalder Stadion | |||
| Capacity | 15,000 | |||
| President | Herbert Hainer | |||
| Head coach | Holger Seitz | |||
| League | Regionalliga Bayern (IV) | |||
| 2023–24 | Regionalliga Bayern, 6th of 18 | |||
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FC Bayern Munich II is the reserve team of the famous German football club, FC Bayern Munich. Think of them as the younger, developing squad for the main team. They are currently playing in the Regionalliga Bayern, which is a high level of German football.
This team helps young, promising players get ready for professional football. They often play in the third or fourth best leagues in Germany. In 2004, they won the Regionalliga Süd title. They also won the 3. Liga in 2019–20. This team is a key step for players hoping to join the main Bayern Munich squad!
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About Bayern Munich II
This team is like a stepping stone for young players. It helps them move from Bayern's youth teams to the main professional team. Most players are between 18 and 23 years old. Some experienced players also join to help guide the younger ones.
Bayern II has even played in the DFB-Pokal, which is a big German cup competition. Once, in 1977, they even played against the main Bayern Munich team! They lost that game 5–3.
A Look Back: History of Bayern II
The team first played in Bavaria's top league in 1956. This was called the Amateurliga Bayern. They quickly showed their talent, finishing second in 1957–58 and again in 1960–61.
In 1963, German football leagues changed. Bayern II had to play in a new, lower league called the Landesliga Bayern-Süd. They worked hard and won this league in 1966–67. This win moved them back up to the Bayernliga.
For 21 years, the team stayed in the Bayernliga. They were usually one of the top teams. However, they couldn't get promoted to professional football from this league. They finished second three times: in 1983, 1984, and 1987.
In 1994, a new third-tier league, the Regionalliga Süd, was created. Bayern II easily joined this league. They stayed there until 2008. In 2004, they won the Regionalliga title! Since reserve teams can't play in the second highest league, they stayed in the Regionalliga. In 2005, their name changed from Bayern Amateure to FC Bayern Munich II.
In 2008, the team moved up to the new 3. Liga. They played there for three seasons. In 2010–11, they finished last and moved down to the Regionalliga. This was the first time since 1973 they weren't in the third division.
In 2014, they won the Regionalliga Bayern title. They played a special game to try and get promoted to the 3. Liga. But they lost to Fortuna Köln.
In 2019, Bayern Munich II won the Regionalliga again. They then beat Wolfsburg II in a playoff to get promoted to the 3. Liga. The next season, in 2019–20, they actually won the 3. Liga! But again, reserve teams can't move up to the 2. Bundesliga. So, they stayed in the 3. Liga. In the 2020–21 season, they finished 18th and were moved back down to the Regionalliga Bayern.
Where They Play: The Grünwalder Stadion
Bayern II plays their home games at the Grünwalder Stadion. This stadium was once the home ground for the main Bayern Munich team. That was before the Olympiastadion opened in 1972.
Sometimes, the stadium needs repairs. For example, in the 2012–13 season, Bayern II played at the Sportpark Heimstetten.
Who Guides the Team: Coaching Staff
Here are the people who help train and manage the Bayern II team:
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 Holger Seitz |
Head coach |
| Dirk Teschke Sebastian Dreier |
Assistant coaches |
 Jaroslav Drobný |
Goalkeeping coach |
| Jan-Philipp Hestermann |
Athletics coach |
 Nathaniel Weiss |
Individual coach |
| Functional team | |
| Moritz Renker |
Physiotherapists |
| Max Harzmann |
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| Dominikus Hoechner |
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| Samy Khalfallah |
Team organizer |
| Jan-Philipp Müller |
Team doctor |
| Johannes Behr |
Game analysts |
| Dominik Straßer |
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Past Coaches of Bayern II
Many coaches have led the Bayern II team over the years. One notable coach is Hermann Gerland, who had three different periods coaching the team. He helped develop many young players.
- Hermann Gerland (1991–1995, 2001–2009, 2010–2011)
- Mehmet Scholl (2009–2010, 2012–2013)
Erik ten Hag (2013–2015)- Holger Seitz (2018–2019, 2020–2021, 2022–present)
Martín Demichelis (2021–2022)
Trophies and Achievements
Bayern II has won several titles and cups over the years:
League Titles
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Cup Wins
International Cups
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Meet the Players: Bayern II Squad
This section lists the players who are part of the Bayern Munich II team. These players can also play for the main FC Bayern Munich team. Some are also still eligible for the youth academy teams.
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Players on Loan=
These players are still part of Bayern II but are playing for other teams for a while to gain more experience.
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Famous Players Who Played for Bayern II
See also
In Spanish: Bayern de Múnich II para niños
