Full Name: Kieler Sportvereinigung Holstein von 1900 City: Kiel Founded: 1900 Stadium: Holsteinstadion (12,000) Colors: Blue, Red, White Previous: 1. Kieler Fussball Verein von 1900 (1900-18) Nickname: Die Störche (The Storks) Rivals: Lübeck, St.Pauli
Merged with FC Holstein in 1918 and adopted the present name. Holstein is a region of northern Germany, formerly the Duchy of Holstein, now part of Schleswig-Holstein state. Kiel is the capital city. The Störche (The Storks) nickname is a reference to their traditional red socks (red socks - red stork legs).