Full Name: Hamburger Sport-Verein e.V.
Founded: September 29, 1887 (as SC Germania)
Official Formation (as HSV): June 2, 1919 (merger of three clubs)
Stadium: Volksparkstadion
Capacity: 57,000
President: Marcell Jansen
Manager: Tim Walter (as of 2023-24 season)
League: 2. Bundesliga (currently)
Hamburger SV (HSV) is one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in Germany. The club is based in the city of Hamburg and has a rich history, having won numerous domestic and international titles. HSV is known for their iconic red shorts, white shirts, and blue socks, and the club holds a unique place in German football history, being one of the founding members of the Bundesliga.
Historical Performance
Bundesliga (First Division):
- Titles: 6
First Title: 1922 (as German Championship)
Most Recent Title: 1982-83 - All-Time Bundesliga Appearances: 1,866 matches (until 2018)
- All-Time Wins: 751
- All-Time Draws: 493
- All-Time Losses: 622
- All-Time Goals Scored: 2,992
- All-Time Goals Conceded: 2,762
- Most Bundesliga Appearances for the Club: Manfred Kaltz – 581 matches
- Top Bundesliga Goal Scorer for the Club: Uwe Seeler – 137 goals
HSV was a permanent fixture in the Bundesliga from its inception in 1963 until their relegation in 2018, making them the last club to have played in every Bundesliga season since its formation.
2. Bundesliga (Second Division):
- First Season in 2. Bundesliga: 2018-19 (Relegated from the Bundesliga)
- Best Finish: 3rd place (2022-23, qualified for promotion play-off)
- Most Recent Season: 2022-23 (Finished 3rd, lost in play-offs)
- All-Time 2. Bundesliga Appearances (as of 2023): 170+
- All-Time Wins in 2. Bundesliga: 92+
- Goals Scored in 2. Bundesliga: 285+
- Goals Conceded in 2. Bundesliga: 162+
DFB-Pokal (German Cup):
- Titles: 3
First Title: 1962-63
Most Recent Title: 1986-87 - Finals Appearances: 9
- All-Time DFB-Pokal Appearances: 230+
- All-Time Wins: 155+
- Goals Scored: 520+
HSV has a strong tradition in the DFB-Pokal, and though they have not won the competition recently, they remain a competitive force in the cup.
UEFA Competitions:
- European Cup / UEFA Champions League:
- Titles: 1 (1982-83)
- Finals Appearances: 2
- Most Recent Title: 1982-83 (Defeated Juventus 1-0 in the final)
- All-Time Appearances: 67 matches
- All-Time Wins: 32
- All-Time Goals Scored: 108
- All-Time Goals Conceded: 77
- UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup:
- Titles: 1 (1976-77)
- Finals Appearances: 1
- All-Time Appearances: 20 matches
- All-Time Wins: 11
- All-Time Goals Scored: 38
- UEFA Cup / UEFA Europa League:
- Titles: None
- Finals Appearances: 1 (1981-82, lost to IFK Göteborg)
- All-Time Appearances: 88 matches
- All-Time Wins: 43
- All-Time Goals Scored: 155
- All-Time Goals Conceded: 103
- UEFA Super Cup:
- Titles: None
- Finals Appearances: 1 (1983)
Intercontinental Cup:
- Titles: None
- Finals Appearances: 1 (1983, lost to Grêmio)
Recent Seasons (Last 5 Seasons)
2022-23 Season:
- 2. Bundesliga: 3rd place (qualified for promotion play-offs but lost to VfB Stuttgart)
- DFB-Pokal: Quarter-finals
- Top Scorer: Robert Glatzel – 22 goals (all competitions)
- Most Assists: Ludovit Reis – 11 assists (all competitions)
2021-22 Season:
- 2. Bundesliga: 3rd place (lost promotion play-off to Hertha BSC)
- DFB-Pokal: Semi-finals
- Top Scorer: Robert Glatzel – 22 goals (all competitions)
- Most Assists: Sonny Kittel – 13 assists (all competitions)
2020-21 Season:
- 2. Bundesliga: 4th place
- DFB-Pokal: Second round
- Top Scorer: Simon Terodde – 24 goals (all competitions)
- Most Assists: Sonny Kittel – 12 assists (all competitions)
2019-20 Season:
- 2. Bundesliga: 4th place
- DFB-Pokal: Second round
- Top Scorer: Lukas Hinterseer – 14 goals (all competitions)
- Most Assists: Sonny Kittel – 11 assists (all competitions)
2018-19 Season:
- 2. Bundesliga: 4th place (first season in 2. Bundesliga)
- DFB-Pokal: Semi-finals
- Top Scorer: Pierre-Michel Lasogga – 19 goals (all competitions)
- Most Assists: Aaron Hunt – 10 assists (all competitions)
All-Time Leading Goal Scorers
| Player | Goals | Appearances | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uwe Seeler | 507 | 580 | 1953–1972 |
| Horst Hrubesch | 123 | 224 | 1978–1983 |
| Manfred Kaltz | 78 | 581 | 1971–1989 |
| Sergej Barbarez | 65 | 174 | 2000–2006 |
| Rafael van der Vaart | 45 | 152 | 2005–2008, 2012–2015 |
All-Time Leading Assist Providers
| Player | Assists | Appearances | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manfred Kaltz | 144 | 581 | 1971–1989 |
| Horst Hrubesch | 55 | 224 | 1978–1983 |
| Rafael van der Vaart | 48 | 152 | 2005–2008, 2012–2015 |
| Thomas Doll | 47 | 156 | 1990–1996 |
Notable Achievements and Records
Uwe Seeler:
- Most Goals for HSV: 507 goals in all competitions
- Top Bundesliga Goal Scorer for HSV: 137 goals
- One of the Most Prolific Goal Scorers in German Football History
- Club Icon: Seeler spent his entire career at HSV and is a legend at the club.
Manfred Kaltz:
- Most Bundesliga Appearances for HSV: 581
- Known for His Precise “Banana Crosses”
Team Records:
- Longest Unbeaten Run in the Bundesliga: 36 matches (1981-82 to 1982-83)
- Most Bundesliga Goals in a Single Season: 95 goals (1981-82)
- Biggest Bundesliga Win: 9-2 vs. Karlsruher SC (1963-64)
- Biggest Bundesliga Loss: 0-9 vs. Bayern Munich (2017-18)
- Most Consecutive Bundesliga Seasons: 55 (1963-2018)
Recent Transfer Activity
2023-24 Season:
- Notable Incomings: Levin Öztunali (Free from 1. FSV Mainz 05), Immanuel Pherai (€2.5m from Eintracht Braunschweig)
- Notable Outgoings: Ludovit Reis (€7m to Toulouse), Sonny Kittel (Free transfer to Poland)
2022-23 Season:
- Notable Incomings: Laszlo Bénes (€1.5m from Borussia Mönchengladbach), Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer (€1m from Dynamo Dresden)
