Werder Bremen is a German football club founded in 1899 in Bremen. The club has a rich history and is one of the most successful teams in German football. Werder won its first German championship in 1965 and became one of the founding members of the Bundesliga.

Before the formation of the Bundesliga in 1963, Werder Bremen competed in regional leagues. The club won its first major trophy in 1961, securing the DFB-Pokal, Germany’s national cup competition. When the Bundesliga was established, Werder was among the founding members and won its first German championship in 1965, becoming one of the early dominant teams in the league.

The clubs golden era came under Otto Rehhagel, who managed the team from 1981 to 1995. During his tenure, Werder won two Bundesliga titles (1988, 1993), two DFB-Pokal titles (1991, 1994), and the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1992). The team became known for its attacking football and consistency in German and European competitions.

Werder Bremen reached another peak in 2003–04 under Thomas Schaaf, securing a Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double, playing an attractive attacking style. During this period, players like Aílton, Miroslav Klose, Diego, Mesut Özil, and Torsten Frings were key to the clubs success. Werder remained competitive in Europe, reaching the 2009 UEFA Cup Final, where they lost to Shakhtar Donetsk. The club regularly qualified for the UEFA Champions League in the 2000s, reinforcing its reputation as one of Germany’s top clubs.

Despite strong performances in the 2000s, Werders fortunes began to decline in the 2010s due to financial difficulties, poor transfers, and inconsistent results. The team struggled to maintain its Bundesliga status and was relegated to 2. Bundesliga in 2021, ending a 40-year run in Germany’s top division.

Werder Bremen bounced back quickly, securing promotion in 2022. Since returning, the club has aimed for stability while rebuilding its squad. Despite financial constraints, Werder remains a historic club with a passionate fanbase and a reputation for developing young talents.