Holstein Kiel - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Holstein Kiel is a professional football club based in Kiel, Germany. The club was founded on October 7, 1900.
- 2. The team plays their home matches at the Holstein-Stadion, which has a seating capacity of around 15,000 spectators.
- 3. Holstein Kiel's colors are blue and white, and their nickname is "Die Störche" (The Storks).
- 4. The club has a strong rivalry with fellow northern German club, Hansa Rostock. Matches between the two teams are known as the "Nordderby."
- 5. Holstein Kiel has a women's team that competes in the Frauen-Bundesliga, the top tier of women's football in Germany.
- 6. The club's most successful period came in the 1940s and 1950s when they won several regional championships and reached the final of the German championship in 1948.
- 7. Holstein Kiel currently competes in the 2. Bundesliga, the second tier of German football. They have also had brief stints in the top tier, most recently during the 2020-2021 season.
- 8. The club's most famous former player is Uwe Seeler, who played for Holstein Kiel before going on to have a successful career with Hamburger SV and the German national team.
- 9. Holstein Kiel's biggest achievement in recent years was reaching the promotion playoffs to the Bundesliga in the 2019-2020 season, where they narrowly missed out on promotion.
- 10. The club is known for its passionate fan base, with supporters known for their colorful displays and unwavering support for the team.