FSV Frankfurt facts for kids
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| Full name | Fußballsportverein Frankfurt 1899 e.V. | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Bornheimer/Die Schwarzen Teufel | |||
| Founded | 20 August 1899 | |||
| Ground | PSD Bank Arena | |||
| Capacity | 12,542 | |||
| Chairman | Patrick Spengler | |||
| Manager | Tim Görner | |||
| League | Regionalliga Südwest | |||
| 2023–24 | Regionalliga Südwest, 9th of 18 | |||
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FSV Frankfurt is a German football club from Frankfurt am Main. It was started way back in 1899. The club is known by its full name, Fußballsportverein Frankfurt 1899 e.V., but most people just call it FSV Frankfurt. They are also nicknamed "Bornheimer" or "The Black Devils."
FSV Frankfurt used to have a very successful women's football team. Sadly, that team stopped playing in 2006.
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Club History
Early Days of Football
FSV Frankfurt was one of the first clubs to join the Nordkreis-Liga in 1909. This was when football started to become more organized in Southern Germany. When World War I began in 1914, the league stopped. However, FSV still managed to win a championship for their region in 1917.
After the war, the club joined the Kreisliga Nordmain. They won this league in the 1922–23 season. This win allowed them to play in the Southern German championship.
Big Games and Achievements
One of the club's biggest moments was playing in the 1925 national final. They lost 0–1 to 1. FC Nürnberg. In 1972, FSV Frankfurt won a German amateur title. They beat TSV Marl-Hüls 2–1 in that final.
The club also played in the final of the 1938 Tschammerpokal. This competition was the old version of today's DFB-Pokal (German Cup). They were beaten 1–3 by Rapid Vienna.
Football During Difficult Times
Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, FSV played in leagues like the Bezirksliga Main. In 1933, they won the VSFV championship. This led them to play in the Gauliga Südwest. This was one of the top football divisions in Germany at the time.
FSV usually finished in the middle of the table. Their best finish was second place in 1939. During World War II, the league system changed. In 1944, FSV briefly joined with another club, SG Eintracht Frankfurt. They played together as KSG Frankfurt. The league stopped as the war ended.
After World War II
After the war, all organizations in Germany, including sports clubs, had to be restarted. FSV was first called SG Bornheim. But by late 1945, they were back to being FSV Frankfurt.
They played in the top division, the Oberliga Süd. They stayed there until they were moved down a league in 1961–62. In 1963, the Bundesliga was formed as Germany's first professional league. FSV joined the Regionalliga Süd. They were a regular second-tier team from the 1960s to the early 1970s.
In 1975, they returned to the second tier in the 2. Bundesliga Süd. In 1981, the northern and southern parts of this league combined. FSV Frankfurt then moved down to the third division, the Oberliga Hessen. They played one season in the combined second league in 1982–83 before going back down.
Recent Years
In 2007–08, FSV Frankfurt played in the Regionalliga Süd (which was then the third tier). They won this league! This meant they were promoted to the 2. Bundesliga for the 2008–09 season. They played there for eight seasons. In 2016, they were moved down to the 3. Liga.
Frankfurt Derby
The 2011–12 season was special for FSV Frankfurt. They played against their city rivals, Eintracht Frankfurt, in a league match. This was the first time in almost 50 years! The last league game between them was in 1962.
For their home game in August 2011, FSV decided to play at Eintracht's stadium. This was because FSV's own stadium, the Volksbankstadion, holds less than 11,000 fans. More than 40,000 people were expected to watch the derby!
Club Honours
FSV Frankfurt has won several titles and cups over the years.
League Titles
- Southern German championship
- Champions: 1933
- German amateur champions
- Champions: 1972
- Nordkreis-Liga (Top League)
- Champions: 1917
- Kreisliga Nordmain (Top League)
- Champions: 1923
- Bezirksliga Main (Top League)
- Champions: 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927
- Bezirksliga Main-Hessen (Top League)
- Champions: 1933
- 2. Oberliga Süd (Second League)
- Champions: 1963
- Oberliga Hessen (Third/Fourth League)
- Champions: 1969, 1973, 1975, 1982, 1994, 1998, 2007
- Verbandsliga Hessen-Süd (Sixth League)
- Champions: 2009‡
Cup Titles
- Hesse Cup
- Winners: 1990, 2023
- ‡ Won by the reserve team.
Recent Seasons Performance
Here's a look at how FSV Frankfurt has performed in recent football seasons:
| Season | Division | Tier | Position |
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| 1999–00 | Regionalliga Süd | III | 14th ↓ |
| 2000–01 | Oberliga Hessen | IV | 4th |
| 2001–02 | Oberliga Hessen | 2nd | |
| 2002–03 | Oberliga Hessen | 3rd | |
| 2003–04 | Oberliga Hessen | 6th | |
| 2004–05 | Oberliga Hessen | 2nd | |
| 2005–06 | Oberliga Hessen | 2nd | |
| 2006–07 | Oberliga Hessen | 1st ↑ | |
| 2007–08 | Regionalliga Süd | III | 1st ↑ |
| 2008–09 | 2. Bundesliga | II | 15th |
| 2009–10 | 2. Bundesliga | 15th | |
| 2010–11 | 2. Bundesliga | 13th | |
| 2011–12 | 2. Bundesliga | 13th | |
| 2012–13 | 2. Bundesliga | 4th | |
| 2013–14 | 2. Bundesliga | 13th | |
| 2014–15 | 2. Bundesliga | 13th | |
| 2015–16 | 2. Bundesliga | 17th ↓ | |
| 2016–17 | 3. Liga | III | 20th ↓ |
| 2017–18 | Regionalliga Südwest | IV | 14th |
| 2018–19 | Regionalliga Südwest | 12th | |
| 2019–20 | Regionalliga Südwest | 12th | |
| 2020–21 | Regionalliga Südwest | 6th |
| ↑ Promoted | ↓ Relegated |
Players and Staff
Current Squad
Here are some of the players currently on the FSV Frankfurt team:
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Famous Former Players
Many talented players have played for FSV Frankfurt. Some even played for their national teams!
- Richard Herrmann (Germany): He was a 1954 FIFA World Cup winner!
- Mathew Leckie (Australia): He played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
- Georg Knöpfle (Germany): He played in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
- Willibald Kreß (Germany): He played in the 1934 FIFA World Cup.
- Aziz Bouhaddouz (Morocco): He played in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
- Nikita Rukavytsya (Australia): He played in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Coaching Staff
The team is led by:
- Head Coach: Tim Görner
- Goalkeeping Coach : Christoph Gerigk
- Athletics Coach : Nele Mosqueda
Women's Football Team
FSV Frankfurt also had a very successful women's football team. They won three German championships and five DFB-Pokal cups. In 1995, they even won both in the same year!
The team had many top German players. One of the most famous was Birgit Prinz. She is Germany's national record scorer. The women's team stopped playing after the 2005–06 season due to money problems.
Women's Team Honours
- German Championship: 1986, 1995, 1998
- DFB-Pokal winner: 1985, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1996
Notable Women Players
Many players from FSV Frankfurt's women's team also played for the German national team many times. Some of these include:
- Steffi Jones
- Sandra Minnert
- Birgit Prinz
- Sandra Smisek
Other Sports at FSV
FSV Frankfurt is not just about football! Over the years, it has also had departments for other sports. These include athletics, boxing, darts, handball, ice hockey, and tennis.
See also
In Spanish: FSV Frankfurt para niños
