Greuther Fürth

Full Name: Spielvereinigung Greuther Fürth
City: Fürth
Founded: 1903
Stadium: Playmobil-Stadion (15,500)
Colors: Green, White
Previous: SpVgg Fürth (1903-96)
Nickname: Kleeblätter (The Cloverleaves)
Rival: 1. FC Nürnberg

Description:

Translation: Playing Association Greuther Fürth. The name is a combination of Fürth and Vestenbergsgreuth after SpVgg Fürth merged with TSV Vestenbergsgreuth (a village near the city of Fürth). Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was a member of the club before emigrating to the US and remains a supporter.

Playmobil-Stadion:

The stadium is owned by Horst Brandstätter, also the owner of the Playmobil company.

Major Trophies:

First-Tier League Titles:

• German Championship (1914, 23, 29)

Second-Tier League Titles:

• 2. Bundesliga (2012)

Links:

• Official Website: greuther-fuerth.de