Sportfreunde Siegen von 1899 e.V.

Name

Sportfreunde Siegen von 1899 e.V.

Legal name

Sportfreunde Siegen von 1899 e.V.

Website

https://sportfreunde-siegen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Football Club Operations

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Football club operations
• Youth football development
• Amateur football leagues
• Sports membership programs
• Matchday ticketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Siegen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: The club generates revenue through matchday ticket sales, with a dedicated ticket shop and season ticket (Dauerkarten) offerings.
2. Membership Fees: The club collects membership fees from registered members with an online membership application process available.
3. Merchandise Sales: The club operates an online shop and physical merchandise store for branded merchandise including replica jerseys and fan articles.
4. Sponsorship: Multiple corporate sponsors provide financial support in exchange for branding visibility at the stadium, on team kits, and across digital platforms. Sponsors include local businesses across various sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Sportfreunde Siegen von 1899 e.V. is a German registered association (e.V.) football club that organizes and operates competitive football teams, including a men's first team in the Oberliga Westfalen, women's teams, and an extensive youth academy (Youngsters) covering ages U10 through U19. The club also runs a Sparkassen-Fußballschule youth training program, sells match tickets and merchandise, and offers club memberships to fans and the local Siegen community.

Product overview

Sportfreunde Siegen von 1899 e.V. operates primarily as a traditional football club with a comprehensive digital presence through its official website. The club's portfolio consists of a main informational website complemented by e-commerce platforms for ticketing (via Reservix) and merchandise sales. The club also offers youth development programs through its Sparkassen-Fuß ballschule and utilizes the 89+1 sports management platform for club operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sportfreunde Youngsters: Youth football division covering U10 to U19 age groups
• Krönchenkickerinnen

Products and services

• Sparkassen-Fußballschule
• Ticketshop (Matchday Tickets and Season Tickets)
• Onlineshop (Club Merchandise)
• Club Membership Program
• Corporate Sponsorship Packages
• Sportfreunde Youngsters Youth Academy
• Senior Men's First Team (Oberliga Westfalen)
• Women's and Girls' Football Teams

Quantifiable outcome

• Club operates over 15 teams across all age groups and genders
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Metzgerei HenncheminorOthers · 29 July 2026Local butcher and sausage specialist becomes supporter and presents the fan radio. Provides sponsorship support to the club.
• Jackel GmbHminorOthers · 28 July 2026Family-owned company from Haiger becomes sponsor of Sportfreunde Siegen.
• Felsch MineralölminorOthers · 14 July 2026Energy company from Netphen strengthens the sponsorship pool of the club.
• Stiegler-GruppeminorOthers · 24 March 2026Supports Sportfreunde Youngsters U11 team with new training jackets and polo shirts. Led by CEO Christian Stiegler.
• Schmelzer & D'Aloia VersicherungsmaklerminorOthers · 17 March 2026Insurance brokers providing team equipment including jackets, training shirts, and shorts for U13 team.
• Arslan Krantechnik GmbHminorOthers · 20 November 2025Family-owned company from Bad Laasphe has supplied industry and economy domestically and internationally for over 30 years with cranes, traverse systems, and gates. Provides training tops for U17 girls' team.
• Kasprzik ImmobilienminorOthers · 17 November 2025Real estate company from Netphen specializing for over 25 years in mediation and marketing of high-quality capital investment properties with comprehensive services.
• Bajgora 8HB GmbHminorOthers · 10 July 2025Company from Olpe donated 30 new training balls for youth training operations.
• Sparkasse SiegencoreOthersLocal savings bank established since 1842, providing responsible, future-oriented banking services with local branches and internet banking. Long-standing club sponsor.
• SIEGENIAminorOthersSIEGENIA GROUP develops solutions for windows, doors, and sliding doors focused on creating comfortable and smart spaces.
• Brauhaus J.F. Irle GmbHcoreOthersTraditional brewery with attached gastronomy and beverage distribution, known for high-quality beers and hospitality. Website partner and presenter of fan radio.
• KNETTENBRECH + GURDULIC Service GmbH & Co. KGminorOthersSince founding in 2001, leading mid-sized company for disposal and recycling in Germany with nationwide operations.
• BEWA Security GmbHminorOthersFor over 25 years provides professional security solutions with customized services for all security needs.
• Gusto PurominorOthersSince 2007, combines passion for good food with Italian lifestyle from location in Siegen Oberstadt.
• MP EdelmetalleminorOthersCompany from Siegen offers customers ability to buy or sell precious metals in form of coins or bars at real-time rates.
• Peter & Schmidt GmbHminorOthersProvides empathetic funeral services with years of experience, supporting families in moments of grief.
• Tsubaki Kabelschlepp GmbHminorOthersLocated in Wenden, specializes in development, manufacturing, and distribution of energy supply systems including accessories.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TuS Erndtebrück: Regional amateur football club from the Siegerland area; Sportfreunde Siegen recently played TuS Erndtebrück in a pre-season friendly. Highly comparable in scale, amateur status, and regional sponsorship base.
• TSV Steinbach Haiger: Regional Westphalian club that recently played Sportfreunde Siegen in pre-season. Comparable in tier, geographic proximity (Haiger), and amateur-football operating model.
• SC Westfalia Herne: Oberliga Westfalen peer competing in the same league as Sportfreunde Siegen's men's team. Closely comparable in competitive level, fan-base scale, and amateur-club revenue mix.
• Sportfreunde Lotte: Westphalian amateur club sharing the 'Sportfreunde' branding tradition. Historically competed in higher tiers and is now in a comparable regional league position, making it a strong structural comparable in terms of operating model and community footprint.
• SV Siegen: Long-standing local rival also based in Siegen, NRW. Most direct peer: same city, comparable amateur/community structure, competing for the same regional fan base, sponsors, and youth players in the Siegerland market.
• 1. FC Kaan-Marienborn: Neighboring club from the Siegerland region competing in similar regional amateur leagues. Directly comparable by geography, scale, and reliance on local sponsorship and youth development.
• Bonner SC: Regional football club from Bonn cited as the transfer destination for Sportfreunde Siegen's Josue Santo. Operates in a comparable tier and competes for the same pool of regional talent and amateur-league players.

Broad incumbents

• Rot-Weiss Essen: Larger, historically significant Westphalian football club from Essen operating in higher divisions but serving the same broader regional market. Useful as a benchmark for the scaling potential (and limits) of a regional NRW club.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtiktok.com/@sportfreundesiegen
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SFSiegen1899
• Facebookfacebook.com/SFSiegen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sportfreundesiegen
• Instagraminstagram.com/sportfreunde-siegen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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