FC Ingolstadt 04 facts for kids
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| Full name | Fußballclub Ingolstadt 04 e. V. | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Die Schanzer | ||
| Founded | 5 February 2004 | ||
| Ground | Audi Sportpark | ||
| Capacity | 15,200 | ||
| Chairman | Peter Jackwerth | ||
| Head coach | Sabrina Wittmann | ||
| League | 2. Bundesliga | ||
| 2020–21 | 3. Liga, 3rd of 20 (promoted) | ||
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FC Ingolstadt 04 is a German football club from the city of Ingolstadt, Bavaria. The club was created in 2004. It formed when two older football clubs, ESV Ingolstadt-Ringsee 1919 and MTV Ingolstadt 1881, joined their football teams together.
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Club History
FC Ingolstadt 04 has a short but exciting history. It was formed from two older clubs that had their own football teams.
The Older Clubs: ESV and MTV
Before FC Ingolstadt 04, there were two main clubs in the city.
ESV Ingolstadt's Journey
ESV Ingolstadt started in 1919 as FC Viktoria. Over the years, it changed names a few times. It even played in Germany's second-highest league, the 2. Bundesliga Süd, from 1979 to 1981. However, the club later faced financial problems. Its football players then joined to create FC Ingolstadt 04 in 2004.
MTV Ingolstadt's Story
MTV Ingolstadt began in 1881 and added football in 1905. Like ESV, MTV also spent two seasons in the 2. Bundesliga Süd in the late 1970s. When ESV faced difficulties, MTV also allowed its football players to leave and help form the new club, FC Ingolstadt 04.
FC Ingolstadt 04: The New Beginning
FC Ingolstadt 04 started playing in the fourth-tier league, the Oberliga Bayern, in the 2004–05 season. They quickly showed success, finishing second in their first year. In 2005–06, they won their league and moved up.
Climbing the Leagues
The club continued to climb. In 2007–08, they finished second in the Regionalliga Süd (third tier). This earned them a spot in the 2. Bundesliga, Germany's second-highest professional league.
Their first season in the 2. Bundesliga (2008–09) was tough. They finished 17th and were moved down to the 3. Liga, the new national third division. But they bounced back quickly! In 2009–10, they finished third in the 3. Liga. They then won a play-off against Hansa Rostock and returned to the 2. Bundesliga right away.
Reaching the Bundesliga
On May 17, 2015, FC Ingolstadt 04 achieved a huge milestone. They won the 2014–15 2. Bundesliga title! This meant they were promoted to the Bundesliga for the very first time in their history. The Bundesliga is Germany's top football league.
In their first Bundesliga season (2015–16), they did well, finishing 11th. However, the next year (2016–17), they finished 17th and were relegated back to the 2. Bundesliga.
Recent Seasons and Challenges
Since then, FC Ingolstadt 04 has moved between the 2. Bundesliga and the 3. Liga.
- In 2018–19, they finished 16th in the 2. Bundesliga and lost a play-off, going down to the 3. Liga.
- In 2019–20, they reached the promotion play-offs for the 2. Bundesliga but lost in a very close match.
- In 2020–21, they again made it to the promotion play-offs. This time, they won against VfL Osnabrück and returned to the 2. Bundesliga.
- However, in 2021–22, they were relegated back to the 3. Liga after finishing 18th.
A Historic Coaching Moment
In May 2024, something very special happened. The club announced that Sabrina Wittmann, who had been coaching the U19 team, would become the head coach for the men's team. She became the first female head coach in German professional football! Under her leadership, FC Ingolstadt also won the Bavarian State Cup for the first time in the club's history in 2024.
Club Stadiums
FC Ingolstadt 04 has played in a few different stadiums over the years.
The MTV Ingolstadt Stadium
- This stadium, also known as the District Sports Centre, opened in 1971.
- It could hold 8,000 fans.
- FC Ingolstadt 04 played their home matches here until the 2007–08 season.
ESV Stadium (Tuja Stadium)
- The ESV Stadium opened in 1932.
- It had a capacity of 11,418 seats.
- When the club was promoted to higher leagues, the MTV stadium was too small. So, FC Ingolstadt 04 moved to the ESV Stadium as a temporary home.
Audi Sportpark
- This is the current home of FC Ingolstadt 04.
- It opened on July 24, 2010.
- The Audi Sportpark can hold 15,200 spectators.
- It's a modern stadium with a full roof. The car company Audi helped with the building costs and has the naming rights.
Reserve Team
FC Ingolstadt 04 also has a reserve team, called FC Ingolstadt 04 II. This team plays in lower leagues and helps develop younger players. They played in the Regionalliga Bayern in recent seasons.
Fan and Club Culture
The fans of FC Ingolstadt 04 are known as Die Schanzer, a nickname that connects the club to the city's history.
Fan Scene
When FC Ingolstadt 04 was formed, fans from both older clubs came together. The fan scene has grown, especially since the club moved to the Audi Sportpark. There are now over 40 official fan clubs.
Some well-known fan groups include the "Supporters Ingolstadt" and "Black Red Company (BRC '08)". The main fan block at the stadium is called "Südtribüne Ingolstadt," which has about 3,000 standing places.
In 2015, during an away match, a fan showed a flag supporting player Almog Cohen. The police asked for the flag to be put away. The Berlin police chief later apologized for this incident.
Famous Fans
Some well-known people who support FC Ingolstadt 04 include:
- Günter Grünwald (presenter and comedian)
- Markus Kavka (presenter, journalist, author, and DJ)
- Horst Seehofer (politician)
Fan Friendships
FC Ingolstadt fans have friendships with supporters of other clubs, including SV Wehen Wiesbaden, SpVgg Unterhaching, and SM Caen from France. Fans often visit each other's matches. They also have connections with fans of the Scottish club Raith Rovers, from Ingolstadt's twin town Kirkcaldy.
Rivalries
The biggest rival for FC Ingolstadt 04 is SSV Jahn Regensburg. Matches against FC Augsburg are also very important to the fans.
Club Mascot
Since 2012, the club's mascot has been named Schanzi. Schanzi is a red panther, a fantasy creature from medieval times.
Club Anthem and Songs
The official club anthem is "Schanzer Herz" by the hard rock band Bonfire. When the team scores a goal, the stadium plays "Esellied" by Volxrock. Before matches, fans hear "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC.
Stadium Newspaper
For every home game, the club publishes a stadium newspaper called "Schanzer Bladdl."
The Name 'Die Schanzer'
The nickname Die Schanzer shows the club's strong connection to the city of Ingolstadt's history. Ingolstadt was once a very important fortress city, known as 'die Schanz'. This name reminds everyone of the city's past as a strong, protected place.
Current Players
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Club Achievements
League Titles
Cup Wins
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Youth Team Success
Women's Team Success
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Coaching Staff
| Position | Name |
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| Head Coach |  Sabrina Wittmann |
| Assistant Head Coach | Fabian Reichler Iliya Gruev |
| Goalkeeping Coach |  Robert Wulnikowski |
| Athletic Coach | Luca Schuster |
| Rehab Coach | Christian Liefke |
| Match Analysis | Nico Hurst |
| Managing Director | Dietmar Beiersdorfer |
| Sporting Director |  Ivica Grlić |
| Team Coordinator | Marcel Posselt |
| Commercial Director / Head of Media and Communications | Florian Günzler |
| Head of Scouting | Marius Reiher |
| Scout | Björn Ganser |
| Youth Chief Scout | Jannis Fischer |
| Doctor | Dr. Alexander Röhrl |
| Physiotherapists | Noah Attmanspacher Dominik Dürrschmidt |
| Medical Director | Georg Meyer |
| Press officer | Kristina Richter |
| Kit Manager | Michael Klattenbacher |
| Club Representative | Werner Roß |
| Team Manager | Lisa Deutschmann |
| Academy Manager | Roland Reichel Dr. Philipp Kaß |
Recent Managers
| Manager | Start | Finish |
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| Jürgen Press | 1 July 2004 | 1 January 2008 |
| Thorsten Fink | 5 January 2008 | 21 April 2009 |
| Horst Köppel | 27 April 2009 | 8 November 2009 |
| Michael Wiesinger | 9 November 2009 | 6 November 2010 |
| Benno Möhlmann | 7 November 2010 | 9 November 2011 |
| Tomas Oral | 10 November 2011 | 27 May 2013 |
| Marco Kurz | 10 June 2013 | 30 September 2013 |
| Ralph Hasenhüttl | 4 October 2013 | 30 June 2016 |
| Markus Kauczinski | 1 July 2016 | 6 November 2016 |
| Maik Walpurgis | 12 November 2016 | 22 August 2017 |
| Stefan Leitl | 22 August 2017 | 22 September 2018 |
| Alexander Nouri | 24 September 2018 | 26 November 2018 |
| Roberto Pätzold | 26 September 2018 | 2 December 2018 |
| Jens Keller | 2 December 2018 | 2 April 2019 |
| Tomas Oral | 3 April 2019 | 30 June 2019 |
| Jeff Saibene | 1 July 2019 | 9 March 2020 |
| Tomas Oral | 11 March 2020 | 30 June 2021 |
| Roberto Pätzold | 1 July 2021 | 26 September 2021 |
| André Schubert | 26 September 2021 | 8 December 2021 |
| Rüdiger Rehm | 8 December 2021 | 31 January 2023 |
| Guerino Capretti | 1 February 2023 | 4 April 2023 |
| Michael Köllner | 6 April 2023 | 2 May 2024 |
| Sabrina Wittmann | 2 May 2024 | present |
FC Ingolstadt 04 Seasons
First Team Performance
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Reserve Team Performance
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DFB Cup Appearances
The club has played in the first round of the German Cup 17 times.
| Season | Round | Date | Home | Away | Result | Attendance |
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| 2005–06 | First | 20 August 2005 | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 1. FC Saarbrücken | 1–1 aet (3–5 pen) | 2,000 |
| 2008–09 | First | 9 August 2008 | FC Ingolstadt 04 | Hamburger SV | 1–3 | 11,000 |
| 2009–10 | First | 31 July 2009 | FC Ingolstadt 04 | FC Augsburg | 1–2 | 5,250 |
| 2010–11 | First | 13 August 2010 | FC Ingolstadt 04 | Karlsruher SC | 2–0 | 6,600 |
| Second | 27 October 2010 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 1–0 | 10,500 | |
| 2011–12 | First | 31 July 2011 | FC Oberneuland | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 1–4 | 750 |
| Second | 26 October 2011 | Bayern Munich | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 6–0 | 63,000 | |
| 2012–13 | First | 19 August 2012 | VfR Aalen | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 3–0 | 3,027 |
| 2013–14 | First | 3 August 2013 | Sportfreunde Baumberg | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 1–4 | 2,448 |
| Second | 25 September 2013 | FSV Frankfurt | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 0–2 | 3,089 | |
| Round of 16 | 4 December 2013 | VfL Wolfsburg | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 2–1 | 7,846 | |
| 2014–15 | First | 18 August 2014 | Kickers Offenbach | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 0–0 aet (4–2 pen) | 7,386 |
| 2015–16 | First | 9 August 2015 | SpVgg Unterhaching | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 2–1 | 6,500 |
| 2016–17 | First | 21 August 2016 | Erzgebirge Aue | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 0–0 aet (7–8 pen) | 6,650 |
| Second | 25/26 Oct 2016 | Eintracht Frankfurt | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 0–0 aet (4–1 pen) | 6,300 | |
| 2017–18 | First | 13 August 2017 | 1860 Munich | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 1–2 | 12,500 |
| Second | 24 October 2017 | Greuther Fürth | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 1–3 | 4,925 | |
| Third | 19 December 2017 | SC Paderborn | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 1–0 | 14,800 | |
| 2018–19 | First | 20 August 2018 | SC Paderborn | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 2–1 | 9,427 |
| 2019–20 | First | 9 August 2019 | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 0–1 | 14,348 |
| 2020–21 | First | 12 September 2020 | FC Ingolstadt 04 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 0–1 | 0 |
| 2021–22 | First | 9 August 2021 | FC Ingolstadt 04 | Erzgebirge Aue | 2–1 | 3,322 |
| Second | 26 October 2021 | Borussia Dortmund | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 2–0 | 28,000 | |
| 2022–23 | First | 1 August 2022 | FC Ingolstadt 04 | Darmstadt 98 | 0–3 | 5,298 |
| 2024–25 | First | 17 August 2024 | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 1–2 | 11,655 |
See also
In Spanish: FC Ingolstadt 04 para niños
