1. FC Nürnberg, widely known as Der Club, is a historic German football institution founded in 1900. Based in Nuremberg, Bavaria, the club wears claret and white and stages its home matches at the Max-Morlock-Stadion. This team page brings together the latest recorded squad, coaching context, transfer movements and competition history available, alongside a durable profile of the club’s heritage, identity and place in German football.
1. FC Nürnberg Upcoming matches by league
2. Bundesliga
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- Regular Season - 6
Karlsruher SC
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- Regular Season - 7
1. FC NürnbergNo H2HVfL Wolfsburg
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- Regular Season - 8
Energie CottbusNo H2H1. FC Nürnberg
LEAG Energie Stadion -
- Regular Season - 9
1. FC NürnbergNo H2H1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. FC Nürnberg Last matches by league
2. Bundesliga
DFB Pokal
Friendlies Clubs
1. FC Nürnberg Team Roster
The recorded Nürnberg squad contains 28 players: six attackers, 11 defenders, seven midfielders and four goalkeepers. The listed group includes C. Mathenia, J. Reichert, N. Ortegel, A. Ceresoli, M. Faye, S. Mkrtchyan, J. Justvan, J. Fernandez, Rafael Lubach, R. Ghrieb and S. Haugen. The roster also combines abbreviated entries with fuller names including Can Yaha Moustfa, Justin-Kai von der Hitz, M. Kornwachs Barjuan, Robin Lisewski and Marko Soldic. Its position balance gives the group a defensive emphasis, with multiple goalkeeping options and a broad midfield layer.
position Goalkeeper
Nicolas Ortegel
Jan Reichert
Robin Lisewski
Christian Mathenia
position Defender
Alexandros Kalogeropoulos
Andrea Ceresoli
Fynn Otto
Giannis Masouras
Mikayil Ngor Faye
Tim Janisch
K. Mandic
Eric Porstner
T. Hess
K. El Haija
Styopa Mkrtchyan
position Midfielder
Adam Marhiev
J. Fernandez
Julian Justvan
Marko Soldic
Rafael Lubach
Finn Ole Becker
Mohamed Alì Zoma
Can Yaha Moustfa
position Attacker
Rayan Ghrieb
Sigurd Hauso Haugen
William Bøving Wick
Piet Lasse Scobel
Adriano Grimaldi
Last 1. FC Nürnberg Coachs
Miroslav Klose is the recorded current head coach of 1. FC Nürnberg, having begun the role on 1 June 2024. The recent chronology lists Cristian Fiél from June 2023 to June 2024, followed by Dieter Hecking from February to June 2023 and Markus Weinzierl from October 2022 to February 2023. Robert Klauß managed the team from July 2020 until October 2022, completing the recorded sequence of five appointments from that period onward, with Klose the latest entry.
Miroslav Klose
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miroslav Klose | Poland | 1 June 2024 | |
| Cristian Ramon Fiél Casanova | Germany | 1 June 2023 | 1 June 2024 |
| Dieter-Klaus Hecking | Germany | 1 February 2023 | 1 June 2023 |
| Markus Weinzierl | Germany | 1 October 2022 | 1 February 2023 |
| Robert Klauß | Germany | 1 July 2020 | 1 October 2022 |
| 1 June 2020 | 1 July 2020 | ||
| Marek Mintál | Slovakia | 1 November 2019 | 1 November 2019 |
| Jens Keller | Germany | 1 November 2019 | 1 June 2020 |
| Damir Čanadi | Austria | 1 May 2019 | 1 November 2019 |
| Boris Schommers | Germany | 1 February 2019 | 1 September 2019 |
| Michael Köllner | Germany | 1 March 2017 | 1 February 2019 |
| Alois Schwartz | Germany | 1 June 2016 | 1 March 2017 |
| René Weiler | Switzerland | 1 November 2014 | 1 June 2016 |
| Valérien Alexandre Ismaël | France | 1 July 2014 | 1 November 2014 |
| Roger Prinzen | Germany | 1 April 2014 | 1 June 2014 |
| Gertjan Verbeek | Netherlands | 1 October 2013 | 1 April 2014 |
| Roger Prinzen | Germany | 1 October 2013 | 1 October 2013 |
| 1 January 2013 | 1 October 2013 | ||
| Dieter-Klaus Hecking | Germany | 1 December 2009 | 1 December 2012 |
| Michael Oenning | Germany | 1 August 2008 | 1 December 2009 |
| Wolfgang Wolf | Germany | 1 April 2003 | 1 November 2005 |
| Felix Magath | Germany | 1 September 1997 | 1 June 1998 |
1. FC Nürnberg Transfers
The latest recorded arrivals through 3 August 2026 show several forms of squad movement. A. Ceresoli joined from Atalanta in a listed transfer, while X. Kiefersauer arrived from TSV 1860 München in another transfer. M. Faye came from Rennes on loan. Free-agent arrivals included F. Otto from Verl, S. Haugen from TSV 1860 München, G. Masouras from Omonia Nicosia and A. Kalogeropoulos from Olympiakos Piraeus. The record also lists loan returns for F. Flick, M. Kukučka, S. Telalović and others, alongside further transfers involving Can Yaha Moustfa, R. Ghrieb and S. Mkrtchyan. No transfer amount is recorded for these movements.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. Bøving |
FSV Mainz 05
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Loan | 27 August 2026 |
| A. Ceresoli |
Atalanta
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Transfer | 3 August 2026 |
| M. Faye |
Rennes
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Loan | 22 July 2026 |
TSV 1860 München
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Transfer | 15 July 2026 | |
ASV Neumarkt
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- | 30 June 2026 | |
| A. Kalogeropoulos |
Olympiakos Piraeus
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| R. Ghrieb |
1. FC Magdeburg
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Can Yaha Moustfa |
Energie Cottbus
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| G. Masouras |
Omonia Nicosia
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| S. Haugen |
TSV 1860 München
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| F. Otto |
Verl
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Winners Osawe |
FC Schweinfurt 05
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| N. Ortegel |
BFC Dynamo
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Dustin Forkel |
FC Schweinfurt 05
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Nick Seidel |
SSV Jahn Regensburg
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
The latest recorded departures through 21 July 2026 combine loans, transfers, free-agent exits and returns from loan. N. Le Bret moved to FC Viktoria Köln on loan, with X. Kiefersauer heading to Würzburger Kickers and S. Telalović to Rot-Weiß Essen in further loans. L. Eberle left for Würzburger Kickers and L. Lochoshvili joined 1. FC Köln in listed transfers. Danilo Soares was recorded as a free-agent departure to Austria Lustenau. The list also includes returns to parent clubs for R. Nzingoula, J. Fernandez, T. Buchmann and others, plus transfers involving Nick Seidel and F. Gruber. No transfer amount is recorded.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin-Kai von der Hitz |
Alemannia Aachen
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Loan | 28 August 2026 |
| N. Le Bret |
FC Viktoria Köln
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Loan | 21 July 2026 |
Würzburger Kickers
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Loan | 16 July 2026 | |
| S. Telalović |
Rot-Weiß Essen
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Loan | 10 July 2026 |
| M. Kukučka |
FK Jablonec
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Loan | 9 July 2026 |
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Würzburger Kickers
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Transfer | 6 July 2026 | |
| L. Lochoshvili |
1. FC Köln
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Transfer | 1 July 2026 |
| B. Goller |
SSV Ulm 1846
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Nick Seidel |
Verl
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Hofmann |
Rot-Weiß Essen
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| F. Gruber |
FSV Mainz 05
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| T. Baack |
SC Paderborn 07
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| F. Flick |
Eintracht Braunschweig
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Biron |
Batman Petrolspor
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Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| Danilo Soares |
Austria Lustenau
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the available movement snapshot through 3 August 2026 shows Nürnberg combining listed transfers with temporary and contract-based squad changes. The incoming entries include listed transfers for A. Ceresoli, X. Kiefersauer, Can Yaha Moustfa, R. Ghrieb and S. Mkrtchyan, a loan for M. Faye, free-agent arrivals and several returns from loan. The outgoing entries show the same range of mechanisms: loans for N. Le Bret, X. Kiefersauer, S. Telalović and M. Kukučka, transfers for L. Eberle, L. Lochoshvili, Nick Seidel and others, a free-agent exit for Danilo Soares, and multiple returns to parent clubs. This creates a movement picture shaped by both additions and player circulation rather than one single transaction type. Because the available lists are limited snapshots rather than exhaustive totals, they support a description of movement categories and timing, not a complete balance of arrivals and departures. No amounts are recorded in the listed entries.
Leagues 1. FC Nürnberg has participated in
1. FC Nürnberg has recorded participation in the 2. Bundesliga from 2014 through 2025 and in the DFB-Pokal from 2011 through 2025. Club friendlies are recorded from 2020 to 2025, reflecting a separate non-league competition category. Bundesliga participation in the available history spans 2010 to 2018 and is historical rather than recent in this record. The 2. Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal entries are the latest league and cup records, while no current 2026 campaign details are established here. Together, the entries place Nürnberg within Germany’s domestic league-and-cup structure and preserve a documented top-flight chapter alongside its more recent second-tier record.
More about 1. FC Nürnberg
1. FC Nürnberg, officially 1. Fußball-Club Nürnberg Verein für Leibesübungen e. V., is a German football club founded in 1900 and based in Nuremberg, Bavaria. Commonly known as Der Club, it is one of Germany’s most traditional football clubs. Its established colours are claret and white, a combination strongly associated with the club’s visual character.
The team’s home is the Max-Morlock-Stadion in southeast Nuremberg. The venue is notable for its traditional athletics track around the pitch and for its name, which honours Max Morlock, Nuremberg’s legendary 1954 World Cup winner. The stadium links the modern matchday setting with a local football heritage that remains central to the club’s public identity.
Nürnberg holds a foundational place in German football history and was historically among the nation’s most successful clubs. It was the long-standing record-holder for German championship titles for several decades and later represented Germany in major European competitions, including the European Cup and European Cup Winners’ Cup. These achievements give the club a profile that extends beyond its current domestic cycle.
The club operates within a traditional German club structure governed by an elected board and executive committee, while its professional football department is organised as a GmbH & Co. KGaA. This arrangement combines established club governance with a distinct professional operating vehicle.
The badge centres on a dark claret F set within a white circular crest, complemented by red-and-white city imagery. The club’s culture is also linked to regional identity, tactical discipline and the development of young talent through its youth academy. That academy focus traditionally sits alongside experienced domestic leaders and an international blend of players, forming an ecosystem that connects heritage, community and professional football.
Last matches statistics for 1. FC Nürnberg
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
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Ansbach
1 - 5
1. FC Nürnberg
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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1. FC Nürnberg
3 - 2
Waldhof Mannheim
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Palermo
2 - 2
1. FC Nürnberg
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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1. FC Nürnberg
2 - 1
Oviedo
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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1. FC Nürnberg
3 - 0
Dynamo Dresden
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7 / 16 |
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84 | 6 | - | 1 |
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SpVgg Greuther Fürth
2 - 4
1. FC Nürnberg
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8 / 15 |
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86 | 15 | 4 | 4 |
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FC Viktoria Köln
1 - 1
1. FC Nürnberg
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5 / 11 |
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87 | 17 | 2 | 4 |
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1. FC Nürnberg
4 - 1
Arminia Bielefeld
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6 / 13 |
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86 | 9 | 2 | 4 |
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Holstein Kiel
2 - 2
1. FC Nürnberg
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7 / 19 |
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0% | 14 | 3 | 1 |
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1. FC Nürnberg
2 - 1
Hannover 96
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8 / 27 |
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0% | 10 | 3 | 1 |
Detailed statistics 1. FC Nürnberg
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Latest start lineups 1. FC Nürnberg (XI)
1. FC Nürnberg vs Hannover 96
2. Bundesliga 2026 - 1576176
Holstein Kiel vs 1. FC Nürnberg
2. Bundesliga 2026 - 1576165
1. FC Nürnberg vs Arminia Bielefeld
2. Bundesliga 2026 - 1576159
FC Viktoria Köln vs 1. FC Nürnberg
DFB Pokal 2026 - 1550700
SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs 1. FC Nürnberg
2. Bundesliga 2026 - 1576145
1. FC Nürnberg vs Dynamo Dresden
2. Bundesliga 2026 - 1576140
2025-2026
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2021-2022
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2021-2022
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2021-2022
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