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Prologue — Rumble in the Puppet Box

FC Augsburg: A small club from the Fugger city that has stayed in the Bundesliga since 2011 — against all odds.

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The Puppet Box of the Bundesliga

Small, tough, Swabian — and still here.

Rumble in the Puppet Box

FC Augsburg is one of the Bundesliga's most improbable survivors.

A continuous top-flight member since 2011/12, regularly on the league's smallest budget, in a city better known for its Puppet Box than its football. What defines Augsburg: successful patronage, smart transfer business and the refusal to submit to the mechanisms of the business. The working title of this dossier: 'Rumble in the Puppet Box.'

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The Club at a Glance

Founded 1907, Bundesliga member since 2011, Europa League participant 2015/16.

A club of modest means, rich history and players like Helmut Haller, Ernst Lehner and Bernd Schuster. In the modern era shaped by investor Walther Seinsch, sporting director Stefan Reuter and coach Markus Weinzierl.

Founded
1907
Bundesliga since
2011/12
Europa League
2015/16
Stadium
WWK Arena (30,660)

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FCA vs. league average

Equity ratio
35%
League avg 34.1%
Wage ratio
54.5%
League avg 47.9%
Liabilities ratio
26.6%
League avg 47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why 'Rumble in the Puppet Box'?
The Augsburger Puppenkiste (Puppet Box) is the city's most famous landmark. FCA has officially partnered with it since 2009. The nickname captures the contrast between the peaceful Fugger city and the drama on the pitch.
What makes FC Augsburg special?
The combination of the smallest budget, successful patronage under Walther Seinsch, smart transfer business and the stubborn refusal to bow to the 'mechanisms of the business.'
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