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1. FC Nürnberg, Nuremberg, currently play in the 2. Bundesliga and trace their origins to 4 May 1900. Walkouts lists signed football shirts and related memorabilia that document the club’s long domestic record, from early regional titles to modern cup successes, and offers both collectors' retail releases and rarer player-issue items.

The team secured its first national crown in 1920 and has a layered history across regional leagues, the pre-Bundesliga era and the national competition, including a single top-flight Bundesliga title and multiple cup wins; the club has lifted the cup on notable occasions and remains known for its four DFB-Pokal successes, often highlighted by collectors as DFB-Pokal four times. Since 1963 the side have played at the Max-Morlock-Stadion, a familiar name for supporters, and the organisation also runs boxing, handball and ice hockey sections. The IFFHS ranks the club 501 in its club listings.

Signed retail shirts are a major focus for many buyers, with early fanshop runs and limited pressings attracting attention because of small production numbers and distinct badge details. Provenance is especially important, with 2007 cup-final shirts frequently cited by dealers and enthusiasts as prized pieces; fielding clear ownership history helps resale and exhibition, and many sellers describe production codes and press-run numbers in listings.

Kit supply eras matter to provenance and attribution. Nürnberg garments are commonly separated into Adidas, Uhlsport and Hummel periods, and experts study sleeve styles, stitching codes and badge variants to confirm retail versus match use. Derby provenance is another common cue, the Franconian derby against Greuther Fürth often producing shirts with extra local interest and documented match-day provenance.

Specific seasons drive collector demand, notably the 1967-68 title season, the 2006-07 DFB-Pokal trophy campaign and the 2017-18 2. Bundesliga promotion, each sought for its on-pitch narrative and unique pressings. Shirts from title and cup campaigns commonly bear distinctive competition patches, short-run commemorative crests and event-specific printing that make authenticated retail pieces and player-issued variants particularly desirable to curators and museums.

Anniversary releases since 1970 are regularly collected, including the Centenary 2000 commemorative crest, a 2015 badge-detail release and a 2020 120 Jahre commemorative mark, often issued in constrained quantities; many original retail editions from those drops are traded with a COA to confirm signatures and provenance, and Centenary 2000 editions in good condition continue to be reference pieces for condition and rarity assessments.

The away catalogue has its own highlights, for example the 2006-07 white away shirt linked to the club’s DFB-Pokal success, and classic campaigns such as 1967-68 and the 2006-07 cup run appear together on specialist want lists; collectors target the white away shirt variants, authenticated patches and match-day photos as corroboration, and final purchases through Walkouts should reference seasons and match details to ensure clear provenance.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 1967–68 Red Bundesliga champions
  • 2006–07 Red DFB-Pokal winners
  • 2018–19 Red Bundesliga return season

Iconic away kits

  • 2006–07 White DFB-Pokal away set
  • 2018–19 White Bundesliga away

Anniversary shirts

  • 2000 100 Jahre centenary crest
  • 2015 115 Jahre badge detail
  • 2020 120 Jahre commemorative mark

Collector seasons

  • 1967–68 Bundesliga title season
  • 2006–07 DFB-Pokal trophy
  • 2017–18 2. Bundesliga promotion

Honours

1. FC Nürnberg sit among Germany’s historically decorated clubs, with a domestic roll of honour that includes one Bundesliga title and four DFB-Pokal triumphs. Their pre-Bundesliga pedigree is equally rich, having been crowned German champions eight times before 1963 while also excelling regionally with 11 regional championships, including the Oberliga Süd. A standout modern milestone came in the 1967-68 championship season, and the 2006-07 DFB-Pokal win delivered a memorable cup final triumph. The club have shown resilience across eras, holding the joint record for promotions to the Bundesliga at eight and, as a founding member, a record nine relegations from the top tier. In independent benchmarking, the IFFHS lists 1. FC Nürnberg at rank 501, underscoring a tradition of competing at significant levels of German football over more than a century.

Legends & Leadership

Max Morlock is remembered as a legend player from the 1950s, a figure whose drive and finishing embodied The Club’s identity and inspired teammates and supporters alike.

Heinz Strehl stands out as a legend player of the 1960s, representing Nürnberg at the top level as the club bridged into the national league era and sustained its competitive edge.

Marek Mintál served as a recent key player in the 2000s, bringing creative attacking moments that resonated with the fanbase during a period highlighted by major cup success.

Stadium

Max-Morlock-Stadion has been 1. FC Nürnberg’s home since 1963 and is woven into the club’s matchday identity. The ground hosts league fixtures and cup ties with a distinctive sense of occasion, bringing supporters from across Nuremberg and Franconia together in familiar routines. Local culture comes to the fore when Greuther Fürth visit for the Franconian derby, a rivalry that lifts the noise levels long before kick-off and keeps the stands in full voice. Decades of shared moments have made the venue a touchstone for generations of fans, with the club’s colours and songs giving each game its character. Under the name Max-Morlock-Stadion, it remains a recognisable stage for the team’s ambitions and a meeting place that reflects the city’s football heartbeat.

Capacity
50000
Local derby
Franconian derby Greuther Fürth city rivals

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification DFB vs DFL sleeve styles
  • Suppliers Adidas/Uhlsport/Hummel eras; check codes
  • Provenance 2007 cup-final shirts prized

FAQ

Q: Which league do 1. FC Nürnberg currently play in? A: They currently compete in the 2. Bundesliga.

Q: When was the club founded and where is it based? A: Founded in 1900, the club is based in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany.

Q: What are the club's major honours? A: The club has won the Bundesliga once, were German champions eight times before 1963, and have lifted the DFB-Pokal four times.

Q: Where do they play home matches? A: Since 1963, home games have been staged at the Max-Morlock-Stadion in Nuremberg.

Q: How is the authenticity of signed memorabilia verified? A: Each autograph is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) or equivalent verification.