Esbjerg fB

Denmark · Founded: 1924

Club
Esbjerg fB
Esbjerg
Stadium
Blue Water Arena
Cap. 18,000
Founded
1924
23 July

About Esbjerg fB

Esbjerg fB is a Danish football club based in Esbjerg in West Jutland. It was founded in 1924 through the merger of two local clubs, Esbjerg Boldklub af 1898 and Esbjerg Amatørklub af 1911. The club quickly became one of the key football institutions in the region and plays its home matches at Blue Water Arena.

The club’s most successful period came in the 1960s, when under coach Rudi Strittich it won four Danish championships (1961, 1962, 1963, 1965) and the Danish Cup in 1964. Esbjerg fB was one of the dominant forces in Danish football during this era and established itself as a top national team.

In later decades, Esbjerg experienced both success and instability, including relegations and promotions between divisions. The club won additional cup titles and achieved strong league finishes, but also faced financial and sporting challenges. Despite fluctuations in performance, Esbjerg fB remains an important club in Danish football with a strong historical legacy and regular participation in the national league system.

Trophies & Finals

Denmark

Tournament Count Years
Championship 5 1961 · 1962 · 1963 · 1965 · 1979
3 1955-56 · 1968 · 1978
3 1977 · 2003-04 · 2018-19
Cup 3 1963-64 · 1975-76 · 2012-13
6 1956-57 · 1961-62 · 1977-78 · 1984-85 · 2005-06 · 2007-08