About

FC Herzogenaurach, founded on 1 January 1916, is a German association football club from Herzogenaurach, close to Nuremberg in Bavaria, playing in regional German league football. Its history is inseparable from the local sports equipment firms, and collectors value shirts that carry that provenance. Walkouts lists authenticated examples alongside contextual notes on supply, wear and signature provenance for fans and curators alike.

The club’s narrative is compact yet rich: a suburban side whose identity was shaped by a rivalry with ASV Herzogenaurach and by the early patronage of Puma and Adidas. Those commercial links mean shirts from specific supplier eras and derby fixtures often carry stronger collector interest, because provenance ties a garment to an identifiable era, factory run or sponsor badge rather than to national honours alone.

Collectors prize commemorative releases, notably the Centenary 2016 references and related centenary shirts that mark milestone anniversaries. Limited edition centenary shirts, retrospective reprints and framed runs issued around the club’s hundredth year are chased for the story they tell about continuity and local pride, especially when a shirt retains original tags or a known distribution provenance.

Season and match magnets for FC Herzogenaurach centre on derby fixtures and local cup nights, rather than national finals. Shirts worn, signed or issued for the local derby are repeatedly sought after because they represent decisive, high-attendance fixtures in club history. The provenance of shirts from these fixtures can be corroborated via match reports, witness testimony and supporting imagery, raising interest in both match-worn and match-issued examples.

Iconic kit cues also matter. The club’s classic away look, often described as white with black trim, is tied to memorable away nights and decisive cup wins over local rivals at grounds around Nuremberg, which enhances demand for those shirts. Signed retail items are very much part of the market here; fanshop shirts, early retail runs, player-issue variants and region-specific releases are collected alongside match-worn items, with emphasis on documented provenance and formal authentication such as a COA.

Provenance is central to FC Herzogenaurach shirt collecting because of the Puma and Adidas association, and because derby provenance is frequently verifiable through press and local archives. Shirts linked to the Herzogenaurach derby and to the club’s Centenary 2016 activity, plus those from the 2015-16 centenary season, are consistently referenced in sales and archives. If you seek match-worn or signed retail editions from the 2015-16 season or from key derby matches, Walkouts can present authenticated options with supporting provenance.

Legends & Leadership

Armin Eck is remembered as a legend player of the 1980s for 1. FC Herzogenaurach, bringing know-how and competitive steel that helped shape the club’s regional identity and inspiring younger talents from the town.

Werner Emser made his mark as a legend player of the 1970s, noted for reliable performances and leadership that resonated with supporters during a formative period for the club’s local ambitions.

Stadium

Home fixtures are staged in Herzogenaurach, the Franconian town the club represents in northern Bavaria. The matchday setting is intimate and community-focused, acting as a gathering point for local football followers. The derby with ASV Herzogenaurach, underscored by the town’s distinctive links to Puma and Adidas, injects extra intensity, with strong turnouts and a charged yet respectful atmosphere. Visiting sides from the region encounter a close-to-the-pitch feel and vocal backing that can lift the home team’s tempo. On non-derby weekends the mood remains convivial, with youth teams and volunteers adding to a grassroots rhythm that defines the club’s identity. Clear sightlines along the touchline make it easy for supporters to follow play at close quarters, reinforcing the sense of proximity between fans and players that characterises matchdays in Herzogenaurach.

FAQ

Q: Who are 1. FC Herzogenaurach and when were they founded? A: 1. FC Herzogenaurach are a German association football club based in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, near Nuremberg. The club was founded in 1916.

Q: Which league do they compete in? A: The team competes in the regional league structure and has been associated with the Bezirksliga Mittelfranken-Nord.

Q: Who are their main local rivals? A: The club shares a long-standing town rivalry with ASV Herzogenaurach, a derby coloured by Herzogenaurach’s unique connections to the sportswear companies Puma and Adidas.

Q: Do your signed items come with proof of authenticity? A: Yes. Every autograph we offer is accompanied by a COA for verification. Free worldwide shipping.