About

Kieler Sportvereinigung Holstein von 1900 e.V., commonly known as Holstein Kiel, are a German club based in Kiel, Germany and competing in the 2. Bundesliga. Founded on 7 October 1900, the club has a long regional pedigree and a clear collector following, and Walkouts lists signed football shirts and framed pieces that speak to both the early era and recent promotion success.

The club was one of northern Germany’s leading sides from the 1900s through the 1960s and has landmark honours that shape collector interest. Fans and historians point to the club’s long home at Holstein-Stadion and the headline achievement of the German championship in 1912, together with runner-up finishes in 1910 and 1930, as provenance anchors for century-old shirts and team photographs.

Anniversary releases are a natural focus for Holstein specialists, notably centenary material produced around Centenary 2000, which ties to the club’s founding and has resulted in limited runs and special prints that are chased for displays. These commemorative runs are often easier to verify than early pre-war items because they were retailed and photographed, creating repeatable provenance.

Season and match magnets include the title-winning 1911-12 campaign, which remains the single most sought era for pre-Bundesliga shirts, and the modern promotion campaigns culminating in 2024, which boosted demand for squad-issued shirts from the 2023-24 promotion season. Collectors target shirts from those campaigns for their narrative weight and for links to team sheets, match programmes, and published photographs.

Away shirts have their own provenance for Holstein collectors, and the traditional blue and white away shirt colourway is often cited when tying a garment to decisive away results in promotion or cup runs. Alongside match-worn material, fans actively collect retail fanshop pieces, including early runs, player-issue variants, and region-specific releases which can carry unique badges or sleeve printings, and these retail items are routinely held with exact photo proof for verification.

Signed retail demand is strong because fanshop shirts, not only match-worn examples, represent verifiable runs and often include player-issue variants and framed editions. When a signature is accompanied by exact photo proof or similar provenance the marketability of a framed shirt rises, and early runs or limited editions from Holstein reveal era-specific badges and supplier details that help authenticate pieces.

Provenance matters, and for Holstein collectors the combination of centenary material, championship-era garments and recent promotion shirts is compelling: examples tied to the 1911-12 championship season and to the 2023-24 promotion season attract attention because they connect the club’s 1912 victory to modern league success. Walkouts offers select signed shirts and memorabilia with stated provenance, suitable for framing or display and available with Free worldwide shipping.

Honours

Holstein Kiel’s honours reflect a proud northern German tradition built across many eras. The club’s peak achievement remains the German football championship, secured in 1912, a title-winning campaign that set a benchmark for subsequent generations in Kiel. They also finished as national vice-champions in 1910 and 1930, underlining sustained competitiveness at the highest level of the pre-Bundesliga structure. Regionally, Holstein compiled an impressive record with six titles and nine runners-up finishes, illustrating consistent quality through the first half of the 20th century. They were a top-flight side until the formation of the Bundesliga in 1963, and their modern rise culminated in promotion from the 2. Bundesliga in 2024 and a first-ever top-tier campaign in 2024-25. After that season, the club returned to the 2. Bundesliga for 2025-26, carrying forward the lessons of top-flight competition while remaining anchored by a tradition that includes both a national championship and a long list of regional accolades.

Legends & Leadership

Klaus Thomforde, Steffen Schneekloth were steadying figures for the club as legend players in the 1990s, representing the resilience associated with Holstein Kiel’s northern roots and laying foundations that later teams would build upon.

Dominick Drexler, Rafael Czichos provided impetus as recent key players in the mid-2010s, symbolising the ambition that helped propel Kiel towards later breakthroughs and a pathway that eventually led the club to its first taste of the Bundesliga.

Stadium

Holstein-Stadion is the home of Holstein Kiel and the focal point for football in the city. Known simply as Holstein-Stadion, the ground has hosted the club’s journey across divisions, including their debut top-flight campaign in the 2024-25 Bundesliga and the return to 2. Bundesliga action that follows. Matchdays draw The Storks’ support together on the terraces, with a close connection between team and crowd that reflects the club’s Kiel identity. The venue’s atmosphere is defined by anticipation and a northern grit, whether welcoming high-profile visitors or staging pivotal league fixtures. As the team navigates seasons in both the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, the stadium remains a reliable stage for disciplined football, strong defensive organisation, and the late surges that have come to characterise Kiel’s competitive edge in recent years.

Also known as
Holstein-Stadion

FAQ

Q: Where are Holstein Kiel based and what is their nickname? A: The club is based in Kiel, Germany, and are nicknamed The Storks.

Q: When was Holstein Kiel founded? A: The club was founded on 7 October 1900.

Q: Which league will Holstein Kiel play in for 2025-26? A: Following their 2024-25 Bundesliga debut, the team will compete in the 2. Bundesliga in 2025-26.

Q: Do your signed Holstein Kiel items come authenticated? A: Yes, items are supplied with an independent COA confirming the signature’s authenticity. Free worldwide shipping.