VfL Bochum, commonly known as Bochum, is a German professional football club based in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. The club was founded on 14 July 1938 and has a long and proud history in German football.
Bochum has spent most of its history playing in the lower divisions of German football, but has also had time in the top division of the Bundesliga.
The club's most successful period was in the 1990s when they established themselves as a competitive team in the Bundesliga. Under the guidance of coaches such as Hermann Gerland and Peter Neuurer, Bochum sits in the middle of the table in the Premier League. Bochum also enjoyed success in domestic cup competitions, reaching the final of the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) in the 1967–68 season and the 1987–88 season. However, they failed to win the trophy on both occasions.
The club's home games are played at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, formerly known as Vonovia Stadium and rewirpowerSTADION, which has a capacity of over 27,000 spectators.
Bochum has a loyal and passionate fan base, known for their passionate support during matches.
In recent years, Bochum has competed in 2. Bundesliga, striving for promotion to the Bundesliga. The club has managed to build a competitive squad and improve their league record.
Bochum has spent most of its history playing in the lower divisions of German football, but has also had time in the top division of the Bundesliga.
The club's most successful period was in the 1990s when they established themselves as a competitive team in the Bundesliga. Under the guidance of coaches such as Hermann Gerland and Peter Neuurer, Bochum sits in the middle of the table in the Premier League. Bochum also enjoyed success in domestic cup competitions, reaching the final of the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) in the 1967–68 season and the 1987–88 season. However, they failed to win the trophy on both occasions.
The club's home games are played at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, formerly known as Vonovia Stadium and rewirpowerSTADION, which has a capacity of over 27,000 spectators.
Bochum has a loyal and passionate fan base, known for their passionate support during matches.
In recent years, Bochum has competed in 2. Bundesliga, striving for promotion to the Bundesliga. The club has managed to build a competitive squad and improve their league record.
