Eintracht Frankfurt

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Ex-Palace chief Textor reveals plans to buy Bundesliga side

American tycoon John Textor has expressed a bold desire to expand his multi-club football empire by launching an ambitious takeover bid for Eintracht Frankfurt. The former Crystal Palace shareholder claimed to be the "perfect" investor for the German side, citing ancestral links to the city as he looked to add a Bundesliga heavyweight to his global portfolio.

Nathaniel Brown 2026

Bundesliga star responds to Arsenal & Man City links

Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nathaniel Brown has addressed the intensifying speculation linking him with a high-profile move to the Premier League, amid reported interest from Arsenal and Manchester City. The 22-year-old is reportedly subject to a massive €65 million valuation, a fee that would see the highly-rated left-back become the joint-most expensive player in his position.

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Standings

Bundesliga crestBundesliga

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
5Hoffenheim crestHoffenheim31176861451657
W
W
D
L
L
6Bayer Leverkusen crestBayer Leverkusen31167862422055
W
L
W
W
D
7Eintracht Frankfurt crestEintracht Frankfurt311110105658-243
D
L
W
D
L
8Freiburg crestFreiburg31127124452-843
L
W
W
L
W
9Augsburg crestAugsburg31107143955-1637
D
W
D
D
L
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Frequently asked questions

Andries 'Pele Pele' Mkhwanazi and Bethuel Mokgosinyana are considered the founding fathers of the club which was formed in 1937.

Dr Irvin Khoza took over as club secretary and owner in 1991.

The club plays home fixtures at Orlando Stadium in Soweto with the ground being owned by the City of Johannesburg.

They are known by several nicknames, including: The Sea Robbers, The Bucs, Happy People and Buccaneers.

33 official domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (1995) and one Caf Super Cup (1996).

Nine times under different auspices. PSL (4), NSL (1), NPSL (4).

Happy Jele made 401 appearances for the club

Bendict Vilakazi scored 52 goals for the club.