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Greuther Fürth to revert back to club’s former name

Members of Bundesliga 2 side SpVgg Greuther Fürth have voted in favour of reverting the club’s name back to SpVgg Fürth from 2027/28 onwards.

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 4:11 PM
Greuther Fürth to revert back to club’s former name
Key Things to Know
  • SpVgg Greuther Fürth members voted to revert the club's name to SpVgg Fürth starting in 2027/28.
  • The measure passed with 88.3 percent approval at the club's general meeting, exceeding the required 75 percent.
  • Club president Volker Heißmann confirmed the board will prepare steps to implement the change.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Members of German 2. Bundesliga club SpVgg Greuther Fürth have voted to revert the club's official name back to SpVgg Fürth starting from the 2027/28 season. At a meeting held on November 8 at the Sportpark Ronhof stadium, 1,867 members voted in favor of the measure, securing 88.3 percent of the vote and surpassing the required 75 percent threshold.

Club president Volker Heißmann confirmed that the board will now take the necessary administrative steps to execute the transition. The club originally adopted the "Greuther" moniker following a 1996 merger with TSV Vestenbergsgreuth.

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