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FC Augsburg combines a 1907 foundation with a modern football identity rooted in Augsburg, Bavaria. Red, green and white colours, the distinctive Zirbelnuss badge and the WWK Arena create a clear civic profile, while the club’s rise through German football reflects a durable underdog character. Its story connects local heritage with top-flight resilience and a European profile. This page presents the team’s identity, setting and historical context.
Xtra rating
1943
Conservative: 1321
Rank club
109
Updated: 12 September 2026
FC Augsburg Upcoming matches by league
Bundesliga
-
- Regular Season - 4
Werder Bremen
FC Augsburg
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- Regular Season - 5
FC AugsburgNo H2HBayern München
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- Regular Season - 6
SV ElversbergNo H2HFC Augsburg
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- Regular Season - 7
FC AugsburgNo H2HUnion Berlin
FC Augsburg Last matches by league
Bundesliga
DFB Pokal
Friendlies Clubs
FC Augsburg Team Roster
FC Augsburg’s recorded squad contains 29 players: 10 midfielders, nine defenders, seven attackers and three goalkeepers. The midfield group includes K. Jakić, H. Massengo, M. Kömür, R. Fellhauer and Y. Keitel, giving the roster its largest positional unit. Defensive options include J. Gouweleeuw, C. Matsima, K. Schlotterbeck and Noahkai Kai Daniel Banks. The attack features Rodrigo Ribeiro, M. Gregoritsch and N. Mbuku, while F. Dahmen and N. Labrović are named among the goalkeepers. The list also includes additional squad names such as Ben Exner, Tom Wisbereit and David Lichtensteiger.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Ben Exner
DEF
2
Calvin Marc Brackelmann
DEF
Germany
5
Chrislain Iris Aurel Matsima
DEF
France
6
Jeffrey Gouweleeuw
DEF
Netherlands
7
Young-Woo Seol
DEF
Korea Republic
35
Abdulai Juma Bah
DEF
Sierra Leone
37
T. Schnitzer
DEF
40
Noahkai Kai Daniel Banks
DEF
Germany
position Midfielder
David Lichtensteiger
MID
Germany
4
Han-Noah Massengo
MID
France
6
Tim Breithaupt
MID
Germany
10
Mert Kömür
MID
Germany
14
Yannik Keitel
MID
Germany
16
Hennes Behrens
MID
Germany
17
Kristijan Jakić
MID
Croatia
19
Robin Salvatore Fellhauer
MID
Germany
20
Alexis Claude-Maurice
MID
France
21
Arijon Ibrahimović
MID
Germany
27
Marius Wolf
MID
Germany
31
Faik Sakar
MID
Germany
32
Fabian Rieder
MID
Switzerland
46
Klaus Sima Suso
MID
Germany
position Attacker
9
Rodrigo Duarte Ribeiro
FWD
Portugal
11
Michael Gregoritsch
FWD
Austria
30
Anton Kade
FWD
Germany
39
Uchenna Ogundu
FWD
Nigeria
Last FC Augsburg Coachs
The latest recorded coaching appointment is Sandro Wagner, who began on 1 January 2025. The chronology does not establish who held the role, so Wagner is presented as the latest dated entry rather than with current-role wording. Tobias Strobl and Jess Thorup are both recorded from 1 October 2023. Earlier entries place Enrico Maaßen from July 2022 to October 2023 and Markus Weinzierl from April 2021 to June 2022. This sequence captures the recent managerial timeline without assigning overlapping responsibilities or an unverified present status.
Sandro Wagner
Germany
Coach since
1 January 2025
Coach until
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandro Wagner | Germany | 1 January 2025 | |
| Tobias Strobl | Germany | 1 October 2023 | 1 October 2023 |
| Jess Christian Thorup | Denmark | 1 October 2023 | |
| Enrico Maaßen | Germany | 1 July 2022 | 1 October 2023 |
| Markus Weinzierl | Germany | 1 April 2021 | 1 June 2022 |
| Heiko Herrlich | Germany | 1 March 2020 | 1 April 2021 |
| Martin Schmidt | Switzerland | 9 April 2019 | |
| Manuel Baum | Germany | 1 December 2016 | 1 April 2019 |
| Eberhard Dirk Schuster | Germany | 1 June 2016 | 1 December 2016 |
| Markus Weinzierl | Germany | 1 July 2012 | 1 June 2016 |
| Jos Luhukay | Netherlands | 1 April 2009 | 1 June 2012 |
FC Augsburg Transfers
The listed arrivals show several types of movement into FC Augsburg. Tom Wisbereit joined from Union Berlin as a free agent, while F. Sakar and C. Brackelmann also arrived as free agents. Hennes Behrens and K. Suso are listed as transfers, and Rodrigo Ribeiro and M. Gregoritsch as further transfer arrivals. Arthur Chaves appears on loan from 1899 Hoffenheim. The list also includes returns from loan involving T. Breithaupt, E. Saad, H. Koudossou, Aiman Dardari, M. Bauer, M. Łubik, D. Čolina, S. Mounié, K. Dong, Y. Kabadayı and N. Mbuku. The listed arrivals are a dated selection, not a complete movement total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Ibrahimović |
Bayern München
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| Abdulay Bah |
Manchester City
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| Seol Young-Woo |
FK Crvena Zvezda
|
Transfer | 26 August 2026 |
Union Berlin
|
Free agent | 13 July 2026 | |
| Hennes Behrens |
1899 Hoffenheim
|
Transfer | 12 July 2026 |
| K. Suso |
Fortuna Düsseldorf
|
Transfer | 9 July 2026 |
| M. Gregoritsch |
Brondby
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Rodrigo Ribeiro |
Sporting CP
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| C. Brackelmann |
SC Paderborn 07
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| F. Sakar |
RB Leipzig
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| N. Mbuku |
Montpellier
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Y. Kabadayı |
Gaziantep FK
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| K. Dong |
PAU
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| S. Mounié |
Alanyaspor
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| D. Čolina |
NK Osijek
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
The listed departures include loans, transfers, free-agent exits and returns to parent clubs. Y. Kabadayı went to HNK Rijeka and E. Saad to Nashville SC on loan, while K. Dong joined Bolton on loan. D. Giannoulis moved to PAOK, Felix Meiser to Fortuna Düsseldorf, O. Sorg to Ried, D. Čolina to Zaglebie Lubin and C. Zesiger to BSC Young Boys as transfers. M. Kaube and E. Rexhbeçaj are recorded as free agents. Arthur Chaves, Rodrigo Ribeiro, M. Gregoritsch and Ismaël Gharbi are listed as loan returns. The entries are a dated selection, not a complete departure total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Mbuku |
St. Truiden
|
Loan | 2 September 2026 |
| T. Kastanaras |
Würzburger Kickers
|
Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| K. Schlotterbeck |
Southampton
|
Transfer | 26 August 2026 |
| M. Pedersen |
Hertha BSC
|
Transfer | 23 August 2026 |
| Y. Kabadayı |
HNK Rijeka
|
Loan | 8 August 2026 |
| D. Giannoulis |
PAOK
|
Transfer | 5 August 2026 |
| E. Saad |
Nashville SC
|
Loan | 15 July 2026 |
| Felix Meiser |
Fortuna Düsseldorf
|
Transfer | 9 July 2026 |
| Felix Meiser |
Fortuna Düsseldorf
|
Transfer | 8 July 2026 |
| K. Dong |
Bolton
|
Loan | 6 July 2026 |
| O. Sorg |
Ried
|
Transfer | 5 July 2026 |
| C. Zesiger |
BSC Young Boys
|
Transfer | 2 July 2026 |
| D. Čolina |
Zaglebie Lubin
|
Transfer | 2 July 2026 |
FC Schweinfurt 05
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 | |
|
Würzburger Kickers
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the listed movements around summer 2026 show several forms of squad change rather than a single transfer mechanism. Arrivals include free agents, conventional transfers, one recorded loan and a substantial set of players returning from loan spells. Departures combine loans, permanent transfers, free-agent exits and returns to previous clubs. The chronology also contains paired entries for Rodrigo Ribeiro and M. Gregoritsch, whose outbound returns on 29 June are followed by Augsburg arrival entries on 30 June. That sequence is best understood as dated movement activity, not as a clean measure of squad gain or loss. The records provide no fee amounts, so they support a sporting movement profile without a financial comparison. The latest listed departures extend into August, while the latest arrivals are dated July, giving the movement picture a clear summer-window emphasis.
Leagues FC Augsburg has participated in
FC Augsburg has recent recorded participation in the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal, each spanning 2011 to 2025, and in Friendlies Clubs from 2020 to 2025. These are the club’s latest listed domestic league, cup and friendly entries. UEFA Europa League participation is recorded for 2015 only and is historical rather than recent. The competition profile therefore combines sustained Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal involvement with a dated continental appearance, while the available records do not establish European competition participation for 2026.
More about FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg, officially Fußball-Club Augsburg 1907 e. V., represents Augsburg in Bavaria and carries a foundation year of 1907. The modern club emerged in 1969 through the merger of BC Augsburg and TSV Schwaben Augsburg, linking its present identity to a longer local football tradition. After extended periods in Germany’s lower divisions, Augsburg reached the Bundesliga in 2011. Its recorded Bundesliga participation continues through 2025, establishing the club as a durable presence in Germany’s top flight rather than a brief visitor. The team plays at the WWK Arena on the southern edge of the city. The purpose-built ground replaced the Rosenaustadion and is associated with steep stands, a football-focused design and a facade that can illuminate in the club’s colours. It is also noted for a CO2-neutral concept using geothermal energy for climate control. Red, green and white connect the club to Augsburg’s civic colours, while the crest’s Zirbelnuss, or stylised pine cone, reflects a symbol rooted in the city’s Roman and civic heritage. Known as the Fuggerstädter, FC Augsburg is closely identified with the city’s historic Fugger legacy and an underdog character built on resilience. The club is often associated with a working-focused football culture that values tactical discipline, physical output and collective effort. Its roster has typically combined experienced Bundesliga players with emerging international talent, creating a competitive, adaptable squad profile. The club’s ecosystem is primarily domestic, with Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal participation recorded through 2025. Its continental landmark is the 2015 UEFA Europa League campaign, including a memorable knockout meeting with Liverpool. Governance operates within Germany’s 50+1 framework, preserving majority voting rights for the club and its members while allowing long-term strategic investment. Together, the city, badge, stadium and resilient top-flight journey give FC Augsburg a distinct place in German football.
Last matches statistics for FC Augsburg
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Union Berlin
4 - 0
FC Augsburg
|
1 / 11 |
|
82 | 7 | 1 | 5 |
|
FC Augsburg
1 - 1
FC Saarbrücken
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
FC Augsburg
2 - 5
Bournemouth
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Schwaz
0 - 15
FC Augsburg
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
FC Augsburg
3 - 2
Sassuolo
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Leeds
4 - 0
FC Augsburg
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Energie Cottbus
0 - 2
FC Augsburg
|
7 / 20 |
|
71 | 14 | 3 | 6 |
|
FC Augsburg
3 - 0
FC Schalke 04
|
13 / 24 |
|
77 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
|
Eintracht Frankfurt
1 - 4
FC Augsburg
|
7 / 17 |
|
77 | 13 | 1 | 7 |
|
FC Augsburg
2 - 2
Bayer Leverkusen
|
5 / 8 |
|
0% | 6 | 1 | 3 |
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FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen
Bundesliga 2026 - 1575162
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Bundesliga 2026 - 1575152
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Bundesliga 2026 - 1575141
Energie Cottbus vs FC Augsburg
DFB Pokal 2026 - 1550678
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Bundesliga 2025 - 1388612
FC Augsburg vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
Bundesliga 2025 - 1388596
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2024-2025
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2023-2024
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2023-2024
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2023-2024
4th shirt
2022-2023
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2022-2023
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2022-2023
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2021-2022
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2021-2022
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2021-2022
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2021-2022
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2020-2021
1st shirt
2020-2021
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2020-2021
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2020-2021
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2019-2020
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