New building in the Xaver Bertsch Sports Park: SpVgg Ansbach is planning a big step!

New building in the Xaver Bertsch Sports Park: SpVgg Ansbach is planning a big step!

In the heart of Franconian Ansbach, an exciting future is emerging for SpVgg Ansbach. On October 25, 2025, it was announced in a statement that the club management has ambitious plans for the Xaver Bertsch Sports Park. The plan is to build a covered back straight and redesign the clubhouse into a lounge. A total of more than 1.5 million euros will be invested in this. This not only improves the infrastructure, but also strengthens club life and makes it more attractive, confirms fussballn.de.

The focus has recently been on the young and dynamic coach Niklas Reutelhuber, who, at just 25 years old, is the youngest coach in the top four football leagues in Germany. He was extended early to 2028 on the sidelines of the regional league team and would like to get his team back on the road to success after a difficult phase. Reutelhuber started work as head coach last year and specializes in developing players. At the same time, he is studying sports science at a distance learning university and is active as a player in the SV Alesheim district league team. His commitment amounts to around 40 hours per week, which is equivalent to a full-time job, as he said in an interview with br.de describes.

Back into the race after a bumpy start

On the upcoming matchday, the Ansbachers have an away game against SpVgg Greuther Fürth II. Two defeats in the past week have increased the pressure to score again. Reutelhuber had to replace four players in the starting eleven before this match. The new line-up includes players Oberseider, Müller, Hayer and Nuhanovic, while Fürth has also switched to six positions. A hard-fought duel is expected as the Fürth team are also looking for their first home win of the season after already going five games without a win fussballn.de reported.

In the game in question, the spectators expected a thrilling duel. Fürth took the lead early on, while Ansbach found their way into the game better after initial problems. Especially in the second half, Reutelhuber's team showed that they are willing to collect points. The equalizer in the 89th minute by Weeger after a mistake by the Fürth keeper was a sign that Ansbach has an irrepressible will despite setbacks. A controversial handball incident in the last minute of the game caused discussion, but was not punished with a penalty. Ultimately, the match ended with a 2-2, which secured Ansbachers an important point in the fight to stay in the league.

Visions of the future and club life

Niklas Reutelhuber never lost sight of his vision of training in the top division one day. He is already trying to give his team the tools they need to successfully gain a foothold in amateur football. The trainer has developed an approach that encompasses the entire team: depending on the situation, he sometimes takes on the role of a friend and sometimes that of a leader. His players value this flexibility and will probably continue to be an essential part of what SpVgg Ansbach can achieve in the regional league in the coming period.

So it will be interesting to see what steps the club will take next to break new ground not only in the sporting but also in the structural area.