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FC Gießen 1927 Teutonia/1900 VfB e.V., commonly known as FC Gießen, is a German association football club from the city of Giessen and the Watzenborn-Steinberg quarter of the town of Pohlheim, both in Hesse. The club's greatest success has been promotion to the tier four Regionalliga Südwest in 2016, 2019, and 2024.
History
Predecessor club Sportclub Teutonia Watzenborn-Steinberg was formed on 1 November 1927. For much of its history this club played in local amateur leagues.
From the mid-2000s, the club experienced a rise through the league system, reaching the tier five Landesliga Hessen-Mitte in 2006 after a runners-up finish in the Bezirksoberliga Gießen/Marburg. Teutonia played at this level for two seasons before being relegated again in 2008. It returned to what had now been renamed the Gruppenliga Gießen/Marburg, where it played for the next three seasons. A league championship in 2011 took it back up to the Verbandsliga Hessen-Mitte, the former Landesliga. It played at Verbandsliga level for the next four seasons before winning the league in 2015 and earning promotion to the Hessenliga for the first time. Winning the league in 2015–16 Teutonia earned another promotion, now to the Regionalliga Südwest, from which the club was relegated one season later.
Teutonia was renamed FC Gießen on 1 July 2018 after acquiring VfB Gießen's football department. VfB announced its closure earlier in March. FC won another Hessenliga championship in 2019, promoting them to the Regionalliga again.
The team's colors are traditionally blue and white, which are proudly displayed by their passionate supporters during home matches at their stadium, the Stadion an der Grünberger Straße. The club is known for its commitment to developing local talent and fostering a strong community spirit, often engaging with fans through various outreach programs and events.
FC Giessen emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and a strong work ethic, reflecting the values of German football. The club's youth academy plays a crucial role in nurturing young players, providing them with the skills and opportunities to succeed in the sport. With a dedicated coaching staff and a vibrant fan base, FC Giessen continues to strive for success on the pitch while maintaining its deep-rooted connection to the Giessen community.