Eintracht Frankfurt, commonly known as Frankfurt or Die Adler (The Eagles), is a German professional football club based in Frankfurt, Hessen. Founded on 8 March 1899, the club has a long and illustrious history in German football.
The first years of Eintracht Frankfurt were spent competing in regional and lower divisions. They were promoted to the top Bundesliga for the first time in the 1963–64 season when the Bundesliga was founded.
The club's most successful period was in the early 1970s. Under the leadership of legendary coach Branko Zebec, Eintracht Frankfurt enjoyed considerable success, winning the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) in the 1973–74 season and the UEFA Cup (now UEFA Europa League) during the 1979-1980 season.
Eintracht Frankfurt's UEFA Cup victory was especially memorable as they beat Borussia Mönchengladbach in the final to claim the first major European trophy in the club's history.
The early 1990s were another period of success for Eintracht Frankfurt, as they reached the DFB-Pokal finals in 1992 and 1993, lifting the trophy in their final year.
In recent years, Eintracht Frankfurt has had a resurgence under the guidance of coaches like Niko Kovač and Adi Hütter. They have been constantly present in the Bundesliga, challenging the European qualifiers. During the 2018-2019 season, Eintracht Frankfurt's impressive performance in the UEFA Europa League saw them reach the semi-finals of the tournament, a remarkable achievement that further cemented the club's reputation in the European arena. .
Eintracht Frankfurt's home matches are played at Deutsche Bank Park (formerly known as Commerzbank Arena), a modern stadium with a capacity of over 50,000 spectators.
The club has a loyal and passionate fan base, creating a vibrant atmosphere during home matches and away trips.
The first years of Eintracht Frankfurt were spent competing in regional and lower divisions. They were promoted to the top Bundesliga for the first time in the 1963–64 season when the Bundesliga was founded.
The club's most successful period was in the early 1970s. Under the leadership of legendary coach Branko Zebec, Eintracht Frankfurt enjoyed considerable success, winning the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) in the 1973–74 season and the UEFA Cup (now UEFA Europa League) during the 1979-1980 season.
Eintracht Frankfurt's UEFA Cup victory was especially memorable as they beat Borussia Mönchengladbach in the final to claim the first major European trophy in the club's history.
The early 1990s were another period of success for Eintracht Frankfurt, as they reached the DFB-Pokal finals in 1992 and 1993, lifting the trophy in their final year.
In recent years, Eintracht Frankfurt has had a resurgence under the guidance of coaches like Niko Kovač and Adi Hütter. They have been constantly present in the Bundesliga, challenging the European qualifiers. During the 2018-2019 season, Eintracht Frankfurt's impressive performance in the UEFA Europa League saw them reach the semi-finals of the tournament, a remarkable achievement that further cemented the club's reputation in the European arena. .
Eintracht Frankfurt's home matches are played at Deutsche Bank Park (formerly known as Commerzbank Arena), a modern stadium with a capacity of over 50,000 spectators.
The club has a loyal and passionate fan base, creating a vibrant atmosphere during home matches and away trips.
