K.F.C. Uerdingen 05 facts for kids
| Full name | Krefelder Fußballclub Uerdingen 05 e.V. |
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| Founded | 1905 | ||
| Ground | Grotenburg-Stadion, Krefeld |
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| Capacity | 34,500 | ||
| Chairman | Agissilaos Kourkoudialos | ||
| Manager | Peter Wongrowitz | ||
| League | NRW-Liga | ||
| 2010/11 | 1 (Niederrheinliga) | ||
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K.F.C. Uerdingen 05 is a football club from Krefeld, a city in Germany. Specifically, it's from the Uerdingen area of Krefeld. This club plays in the NRW-Liga, which is a league that's part of the 5th division in German football.
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A Look Back: The Club's History
The club started on November 17, 1905, and was first called FC Uerdingen 05. Over the years, the club changed its name a few times. In 1985, they achieved a big win by taking home the German Cup! The very next year, they made it to the semi-finals of a European competition called the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. In 1988, they also won the German Indoor Cup.
Later, in 1995, the club faced some challenges when their main sponsor, Bayer AG, stopped supporting them. This caused some money problems. Because of this, they moved down to lower leagues. They are currently playing in the NRW-Liga.
What's in a Name? Club Name Changes
The club has had a few different names since it began. Here's how its name has changed over time:
- 1905-1953: FC Uerdingen 05
- 1953-1995: FC Bayer 05 Uerdingen
- 1995-present: KFC Uerdingen 05
Meet the Team: Current Players
As of April 17, 2011
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Club Achievements: Honours and Trophies
KFC Uerdingen 05 has won several important titles and reached high levels in competitions:
- German Cup
- Champions: 1985
- UEFA Intertoto Cup
- Champions: 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992
- European Cup Winners' Cup
- Semi-finals: 1986
Youth Team Successes
The club's youth teams have also shown great talent:
- German Under 19 championship
- Champions: 1987
- German Under 17 championship
- Champions: 1987
