Coach | NA |
Venue | Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld |
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Date | Player | From | To | Price |
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2018-07-01 | T. Thiele | Carl Zeiss Jena | FC Kaiserslautern | € 375K |
2009-01-01 | N. Petersen | Carl Zeiss Jena | Energie Cottbus | € 300K |
Carl Zeiss Jena is a German football club based in Jena, Thuringia. Founded in 1903, the club has a rich history, marked by both notable successes and challenges. It is named after the famous optics manufacturing company Carl Zeiss AG, which was founded in the same city.
In the early years, the club enjoyed considerable success at the regional level. However, it was in the post-World War II era that Carl Zeiss Jena truly began to make its mark. The club became a dominant force in East German football, winning the DDR-Oberliga, the top-tier football league of East Germany, three times. They also clinched the FDGB-Pokal, the premier knockout cup competition in East German football, four times.
Internationally, Carl Zeiss Jena has also made its presence felt. The club reached the final of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in the 1980-81 season, a feat that remains one of the highlights of its history. Despite losing to Dinamo Tbilisi in the final, the club's run in the competition is still remembered fondly by its fans.
However, the reunification of Germany in 1990 brought about a period of struggle for Carl Zeiss Jena. The club found it difficult to compete in the unified German football system and has spent most of the time since then in the lower tiers of German football. Despite these challenges, the club has managed to maintain a dedicated fan base and continues to play an important role in the local community.
Off the pitch, Carl Zeiss Jena is known for its commitment to social responsibility. The club has been involved in numerous charitable activities and initiatives aimed at promoting social inclusion and combating discrimination. In 2018, it was awarded the Julius Hirsch Prize by the German Football Association in recognition of its efforts to promote tolerance and diversity.
Despite the ups and downs, Carl Zeiss Jena remains a beloved institution in Jena and beyond. The club's history is a testament to its resilience and dedication to the sport of football. Whether competing in the top tier of German football or the lower leagues, Carl Zeiss Jena continues to inspire its fans with its passion and commitment.