HSG Wetzlar

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HSG Wetzlar
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Full nameHandballspielgemeinschaft Wetzlar
Founded1904;120 years ago (1904) as TSV Dutenhofen
Arena Buderus Arena
Capacity5,000
Head coach Frank Carstens
League Handball-Bundesliga
2023–24 13th of 18
Club colours  
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HSG Wetzlar is a professional handball club from Wetzlar, Germany. It competes in the top-tier Handball-Bundesliga and in the German Handball Cup.

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Wetzi - the official mascot of HSG Wetzlar. Wetzi.jpg
Wetzi – the official mascot of HSG Wetzlar.

Crest, colours, supporters

Kits

Accomplishments

Rivalry

HSG Wetzlar's arch-rival is the neighbouring club TV Hüttenberg and games between the clubs are considered as the "Mittelhessenderby".

Team

Current squad

Squad for the 2024–25 season

Transfers

Transfers for the 2024–25 season

Technical staff

Notable former players


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