Hannoverscher Sportverein von 1896, commonly referred to as Hannover 96, is a German professional football club based in the city of Hanover, Lower Saxony. They played in the Bundesliga for a total of 30 years between 1964 and 2019 and currently play in the 2. Bundesliga, the second tier in the German football league system, having been relegated from the Bundesliga, Germany's first tier, after finishing 17th in the 2018–19 season.
Thomas Schaaf is a German professional football manager, who last managed Werder Bremen and former player who played as a defender. A 'one-club man', Schaaf spent his entire playing career with Bundesliga club Werder Bremen. He started coaching the team in 1999 and stepped down in 2013, being one of the longest-serving coaches in the Bundesliga.
Klaus Allofs is a German former professional football player, manager, and executive.
Pascal Borel is a German football coach and former player who played as a goalkeeper. In 1999, Borel earned two caps for Germany at the U21 level.
Ulrich 'Uli' Ernst Borowka is a German former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Fabian Ernst is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He was regarded as a two-way player who can stop the opposition and start attacks with his passing from central midfield.
Michael Tarnat is a German former professional footballer, currently employed by Bayern Munich as the leader of the U12–U16 youth teams. A left-footed full-back, he was also employed as a left wingback and occasionally as a defensive midfielder. His nickname is "Tanne", meaning "fir" in English. He ended his career with Hannover 96, having previously played for MSV Duisburg, Karlsruher SC, Bayern Munich and Manchester City. A veteran of 19 caps for Germany, Tarnat also participated in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He is renowned for his powerful free kicks and similar long-shots with his strong left foot.
Michael Schjønberg Christensen is a Danish football manager, club official, and former player. He is currently in charge of the women's team of AGF.
Uwe Kamps is a German former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Marco Rose is a German professional football manager who is currently the manager of Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, and a former player who was a defender for Lokomotive Leipzig, Hannover 96 and Mainz 05.
Frank Juric is an Australian former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Ralf Sievers is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder, most notably with Eintracht Frankfurt.
Thomas Schneider is a German professional football manager and former player who played as a defender. He was the assistant manager to Joachim Löw for the Germany national team. Schneider had previously been manager of Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart.
Hans-Jörg Criens was a German footballer who played as a striker.
Jens Melzig is a former professional German footballer who played as a defender.
André Breitenreiter is a German professional manager and former player. He is currently the manager of Hannover 96. Breitenreiter’s entire playing career was in his native Germany, appearing in both the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga for nine different sides.
Daniel Stendel is a German professional football manager and former player, who currently is the head coach for Hannover 96 II
Jörg Kretzschmar is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Nicolai Müller is a former German professional footballer who currently coaches Bulls FC Academy in the NSW NPL League One.
The 1991–92 DFB-Pokal competition came to a close on 23 May 1992 when 1. Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach played 2. Bundesliga team Hannover 96 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. Hannover 96 made history as the first, and to date only, club from outside the top division to win the cup when they won 4–3 on penalties. The game had finished goalless after 120 minutes.
