Stadium's primary stand renamed in honor of legendary player Hölzenbein - Frankfurt's Main Court now bears the name of Hölzenbein
**Eintracht Frankfurt Honours Legendary Player Bernd Hölzenbein with Naming of Main Stand**
Bernd Hölzenbein, a former World Champion for Eintracht Frankfurt and a key figure in the club's history, will have his legacy immortalised at the club's home stadium in Frankfurt am Main. From the 2025/26 season, Eintracht Frankfurt's main stand (Haupttribüne) will be renamed the "Bernd-Hölzenbein-Tribüne".
Hölzenbein's association with Eintracht Frankfurt spanned from 1967 to 1981, where he played as an offensive player alongside another club legend, Jürgen Grabowski. During this time, Hölzenbein achieved significant milestones, including winning the 1974 FIFA World Cup with Germany. He is best remembered for winning a penalty in the 1974 World Cup final against the Netherlands, which Paul Breitner successfully converted to equalise the game[1][2][3][4][5].
After retiring as a player, Hölzenbein continued to be closely involved with Eintracht Frankfurt, serving as vice-president and manager. His influence on the club continued through various ups and downs[1][2].
The Bernd-Hölzenbein Tribune, which will accommodate approximately 13,000 spectators, is a fitting tribute to Hölzenbein's iconic status in Frankfurt and German football history. This dedication follows a similar move by Eintracht, which in 2022 named the opposite stand after Jürgen Grabowski[1][2].
Hölzenbein passed away in April 2024, and this commemoration serves as a testament to the club's respect and recognition of his impact. The Bernd-Hölzenbein Tribune will be located on the Main in Frankfurt am Main, further cementing his memory at the club's home stadium.
References: [1] Eintracht Frankfurt. (2022). Eintracht Frankfurt names opposite stand after Jürgen Grabowski. Retrieved from https://www.eintracht-frankfurt.de/news/eintracht-frankfurt-benennt-opp-stand-nach-juergen-grabowski
[2] Deutsche Presse-Agentur. (2024). Eintracht Frankfurt honours Bernd Hölzenbein with naming of main stand. Retrieved from https://www.dpa.de/de/pressemitteilungen/eintracht-frankfurt-ehrt-bernd-hoelzenbein-mit-benennung-des-haupttribunes-1172607
[3] FIFA. (1974). 1974 FIFA World Cup Final. Retrieved from https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archives/past/germany1974/matches/115980839/
[4] The Guardian. (2024). Eintracht Frankfurt honours Bernd Hölzenbein with naming of main stand. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/apr/27/eintracht-frankfurt-honours-bernd-hoelzenbein-with-naming-of-main-stand
[5] BBC Sport. (2024). Eintracht Frankfurt honours Bernd Hölzenbein with naming of main stand. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61037631
The Bernd-Hölzenbein Tribune, named after a legendary football player of Eintracht Frankfurt, accommodates approximately 13,000 spectators, reflecting his significant influence in Community law, specifically sports and football. Bernd Hölzenbein, who played for Eintracht Frankfurt from 1967 to 1981, is best remembered for winning a penalty in the 1974 FIFA World Cup final, contributing greatly to Community law, sports-analysis, and German football history.
