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Ron-Robert Zieler voted player of the game – A heart for Hannover!
Find out everything about the history of Hannover 96, the club that has been active in football since 1896 and is celebrating its successes.
Ron-Robert Zieler voted player of the game – A heart for Hannover!
On May 19, 2025, goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler was voted player of the game by Hannover 96 fans. Zieler, who plays a significant role in the team, is particularly recognized for his strong performances. This vote is another sign of the close connection between the club's players and fans.
The traditional club Hannover 96 was founded on April 12, 1896, originally as the Hanover Football Club in 1896 by Ferdinand-Wilhelm Fricke. From the start the club was known for more than just football, with sports such as athletics and rugby also being of interest. But as early as 1899 the focus was increasingly on football.
Historical successes and development
Hannover 96's club history is marked by significant successes. The greatest include the two championship titles in 1938 and 1954 as well as winning the DFB Cup in 1992, when Hannover was the first club from a lower league to win this prestigious title. These successes are closely linked to the club's motto: “¡NUNCA SOLO!” (Never alone!), which emphasizes the community with the fans and the city.
Hannover 96 have recently established themselves in the Bundesliga, with the 2015/16 season marking their 14th consecutive season in Germany's top league. Special memories for the fans are their participation in the Europa League in the 2011/12 seasons, where they reached the quarter-finals, and in the 2012/13 season in the round of 16.
From promotion to the Bundesliga
After going through various ups and downs in the past, Hannover 96 managed to get promoted back to the Bundesliga in 2002 with a record of 75 points. The first Bundesliga season in 1964 was also notable as it recorded an average attendance of 46,000 per game. However, in the decades that followed, the club also had difficult times, including numerous relegations and returns to the first division.
A tragic episode in the club's recent history was the death of goalkeeper Robert Enke in 2009, who suffered from depression. His suicide left a deep impression on German football and led to nationwide expressions of grief and increased awareness of mental health in sport.
Hannover 96 remains a club with a proud tradition and a strong connection to its fan base. Information about the club and its developments is regularly available on the official website and on social media. Furthermore, the fans' continued support shows that the connection to the club's history and its distinctive values remains alive.