The history of Eintracht Frankfurt

Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.

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Competitions

Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
1899–1946

Roots, progress and persecution

  1. First German championship final

    Eintracht Frankfurt
    0:2
    Bayern Munich
    German championship
    Location: Nuremberg Stadium: Städtisches Stadion Neutral venue

    Eintracht reach their first German championship final, losing 2–0 to Bayern Munich in Nuremberg.

    Earlier that season they won their second Southern German championship.

1947–1969

Championship and the European stage

  1. German champions

    Eintracht Frankfurt
    5:3a.e.t.
    Kickers Offenbach
    German championship
    Location: Berlin Stadium: Olympiastadion Berlin Neutral venue

    Eintracht beat Kickers Offenbach 5–3 after extra time in Berlin to become German champions for the first time.

    Eckehard Feigenspan scores three goals; Frankfurt had also won the Oberliga Süd title.