Fun Facts
Four coaches: In their first Bundesliga season after promotion from the 2. Bundesliga, Eintracht Frankfurt burned through four head coaches in 1998/99 — a managerial carousel that became a symbol of the club's chaos.
Quälix saves Eintracht: In the 1999/2000 season, the club, docked two points by the DFB for financial irregularities, stood on the brink of relegation. Felix Magath arrived and secured survival — earning the eternal gratitude of the Frankfurt faithful.
But it works both ways: In 2001, Eintracht were less fortunate and were relegated to the 2. Bundesliga for the second time — a blow that tested the club's resilience to the limit.
"Second half of shame": In the 2010/11 season, the club proved it could get even worse. After a weak first half, the Rückrunde was so catastrophic that it earned its own name — the "Rückrunde der Schande."
A real eagle: Since 2005, the club has had a live mascot — Attila, a golden eagle from the Hanau wildlife park. Attila circles the stadium before every home match, a spectacle unique in the Bundesliga.
Bad luck with partners: As a club partner, Aero Flight painted an Airbus A320 in the Eintracht colours in 2005. The airline went bankrupt shortly afterwards — taking the flying advertisement with it.
The stadium as museum: Since 2007, a museum has existed inside the main stand of the stadium, where Eintracht icons and memorabilia are displayed — a shrine for the faithful.
Deutsche Bahn: As a so-called premium partner, Deutsche Bahn painted a DB Baureihe electric locomotive in Eintracht colours in late August 2012 — a rolling advertisement across the German rail network.
Lifetime membership: Since 2012, for a one-off payment of €1,899 (the club's founding year), fans can acquire a lifetime membership — a popular option that underlines the deep emotional bond between club and city.