About

Borussia Mönchengladbach, founded on 1 January 1900 and based in Mönchengladbach, Germany, play in the Bundesliga. Walkouts lists signed football shirts and framed pieces from club legends and modern stars, offering provenance notes alongside photographic records where available.

The club enjoyed its greatest success under Hennes Weisweiler and Udo Lattek, a period that produced fast, aggressive football and continental runs. The team moved to Borussia-Park in 2004 after decades at the Bökelbergstadion, and the trophy cabinet includes five league titles and two UEFA Cup titles, milestones that drive demand for 1970s shirts and replica runs. They also hold an IFFHS rank of 209.

Nicknamed Die Fohlen, Gladbach remain defined by the 1970s squad and by local passion around the Rheinland Derby. Membership numbers and a long supporter culture mean shirts from key years are frequent catalog highlights, while Bökelbergstadion era pieces carry specific provenance cues used by collectors and sellers.

Collector interest clusters around anniversary releases and defining seasons. Post-1970 anniversary shirts such as centenary retro runs are chased for their special crests and limited production. Seasons including 1969-70 for the maiden Bundesliga title, 1974-75 for the UEFA Cup success, and 1976-77 for the European Cup final tie are cited repeatedly by collectors as season magnets for match imagery and player association.

Away kits from continental nights are especially prized, with several 1970s and 1990s away runs photographed in European competition. Shirts worn or issued on the road during decisive ties and finals often surface in archives, and specific away colourways are linked to memorable away results and cup progressions that increase provenance interest among buyers.

Fans also collect official fanshop shirts and signed retail items, not only match-worn shirts, and early fanshop runs, player-issue variants and region-specific releases command attention. Provenance notes reference Puma, Reebok and Lotto supplier eras and tag details, while collectors look for photographic proof or paperwork; items tied to 1974-75 performances and the distinctive green away, European Cup run are particularly sought after.

For framed displays and signed retail demand, key markers include the 2000 centenary releases and accompanying paperwork such as a COA. Provenance statements will often mention Bökelbergstadion imagery, Rheinland Derby associations and famous seasons like 1969-70 and 1976-77 to support authenticity. Walkouts can help source photographic references and matched signatures for display pieces.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 1969–70 White Bundesliga first title
  • 1974–75 White UEFA Cup champions
  • 1978–79 White UEFA Cup champions

Iconic away kits

  • 1976–77 Green European Cup away final run
  • 1995–96 Black/green UEFA away nights
  • 2014–15 Black Europa League away set

Anniversary shirts

  • 2000 100 Jahre centenary crest

Collector seasons

  • 1969–70 Bundesliga maiden title
  • 1974–75 UEFA Cup winners
  • 1976–77 European Cup finalists

Honours

Borussia Mönchengladbach’s honours cabinet reflects a golden era built on domestic dominance and continental pedigree. The club has secured five league titles, a haul anchored in a vibrant 1970s side that set the standard for fast, attacking football. National cup success includes three DFB-Pokals, underlining consistency across different generations. In Europe, Mönchengladbach lifted two UEFA Cups, triumphing in 1974-75 and 1978-79, and also advanced to the European Cup final in 1977. Supporters often point to the breakthrough Bundesliga crown of 1969-70 as the spark that ignited sustained excellence at home and abroad. These achievements position the club among Germany’s most storied sides, a status echoed by recognition in international rankings, with an IFFHS placement of 209. From decisive UEFA Cup campaigns to title-clinching domestic runs, Mönchengladbach’s record tells a story of resilience, tactical innovation and a winning culture that continues to shape its identity.

Legends & Leadership

Günter Netzer is remembered as a legend player of the 1970s, the creative heartbeat who drove Mönchengladbach’s free-flowing style as the club surged to league triumphs and deep European runs.

Berti Vogts embodied the club’s competitive edge in the 1970s, a legend player whose defensive authority and leadership underpinned title-winning consistency and hardened the side for continental challenges.

Allan Simonsen illuminated the 1970s as a legend player, delivering decisive contributions in Europe and at home that captured the daring spirit of Die Fohlen at their peak.

Hennes Weisweiler shaped the 1970s as a legendary manager, assembling and nurturing a youthful, fast-playing team that converted potential into multiple championships and landmark European achievements.

Stadium

Borussia-Park is the modern home of Borussia Mönchengladbach, a purpose-built ground that has staged the club’s top-flight fixtures since 2004. Known simply as Borussia-Park, it replaced the intimate Bökelbergstadion, where Mönchengladbach had played since 1919. Matchdays are defined by the identity of Die Fohlen and a rousing atmosphere, particularly for the Rheinland Derby against 1. FC Köln. The venue provides a fitting stage for Bundesliga football, with clear sightlines and a support that swells for visits from regional rivals including Borussia Dortmund, Fortuna Düsseldorf and Bayer Leverkusen. Beyond the stadium’s modern comforts, its design and acoustics help carry the noise that characterises the club’s long-standing culture of attacking play. As the focal point of football in Mönchengladbach, it connects a storied past to present ambitions in the Bundesliga, while honouring the legacy forged at the old Bökelberg.

Capacity
54057
Local derby
Rheinland derby 1. FC Köln fierce rivalry

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification DFB vs UEFA patches differ
  • Suppliers Puma/Reebok/Lotto/Puma eras; check tags
  • Provenance 1970s originals heavily faked

FAQ

Q: When was Borussia Mönchengladbach founded and where are they based? A: The club was founded in 1900 and is based in Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Q: What major trophies has the club won? A: Borussia Mönchengladbach have won five league titles, three DFB-Pokals and two UEFA Cups, alongside a memorable run to the European Cup final in 1977.

Q: Which league do they play in? A: The team competes in the Bundesliga, the top flight of German football.

Q: Where do they play home matches? A: Since 2004, home matches have been played at Borussia-Park; before that, the club played at the Bökelbergstadion for many decades.

Q: How do you verify signed memorabilia related to the club? A: Authentic items are supported by independent verification such as a Certificate of Authenticity, a Letter of Authenticity or witnessed-signing evidence.