More than just a club: HSV membership boom continues! | OneFootball

The return to the Bundesliga sparked great enthusiasm around HSV, which continues and is reflected in the ever-increasing membership numbers.

At the beginning of April, Hamburger SV welcomed its 120,000th member. About seven months later, the number has already risen to 140,000. This includes more than 20,000 children and young people, as well as now 1,000 members who have committed to the club for life. "140,000 members are not just a number, they are a commitment. A commitment to our history, to our stance, and to a future that we shape together," said the president Henrik Köncke, who was elected in June as the successor to Marcell Jansen.

From his perspective, HSV is "more than a club. It is part of the lifestyle of our city and a symbol of solidarity, passion, and loyalty." The traditional club has often made it difficult for its fans in recent years. Nevertheless, the overwhelming majority of them remained loyal to HSV. Even during times in the second division, membership and spectator numbers grew again.

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Regarding the new record, CFO Eric Huwer expressed his enthusiasm: "Behind this are passion, loyalty, and identification. They show how strongly HSV is anchored in Hamburg and the North, across generations in society. Our diversity makes us proud and is an incentive to repay the trust with performance and passion every day."

In league comparisons, HSV, with its 140,000 members, is among the heavyweights. Only FC Bayern Munich (410,000), Borussia Dortmund (230,000), Eintracht Frankfurt (155,000), and tomorrow's opponent 1. FC Köln (150,000), which can always rely on great support despite several relegations in recent history, are ahead of the Hanseatics.

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