VfB Stuttgart, officially Verein für Bewegungsspiele Stuttgart 1893 e.V., is one of Germany’s most traditional and respected football clubs. Founded in 1893, the club boasts a rich history, a strong fan base, and a renowned youth academy that has helped shape the future of German football.
Their home ground, the MHPArena (formerly Mercedes-Benz Arena), holds over 60,000 fans and is located right next to the Neckar river – surrounded by Stuttgart landmarks like the Mercedes-Benz Museum and Porsche Arena.
5× German Champions (most recently in 2007)
3× DFB-Pokal Winners
UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup Finalist (1998)
Stuttgart has nurtured or launched stars like Jürgen Klinsmann, Sami Khedira, Mario Gómez, Joshua Kimmich, Timo Werner, and Antonio Rüdiger
The club is known as a talent factory, with one of the best youth academies in Germany. Young players frequently feature in the first team, making Stuttgart a dynamic and exciting club to follow.
VfB fans are proud, loyal, and vocal. Even during tough relegation battles, they fill the stadium and create a vibrant, electric atmosphere. The ultras groups, including Commando Cannstatt and Schwabensturm, are among the most passionate in Europe.
The club’s motto, printed on the badge and chanted in the stands, is:
👉 “Furchtlos und treu!” – “Fearless and faithful.”
In the 2017/18 season, Stuttgart finished 7th as a newly promoted team, an extraordinary achievement. More recently, during the 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 seasons, the team shocked many with its attacking style, led by players like Serhou Guirassy and Chris Führich.
⚙️ Stuttgart – Where Football Meets Engineering
Stuttgart is Germany’s industrial heart – home to Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Bosch. This tech-forward spirit is reflected in the club’s partnerships, infrastructure, and community programs.
The city itself offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern energy, with parks, vineyards, and a thriving cultural scene – making it an ideal stop for football tourism.
