New milestones in the A and B-Junior database: a review

New milestones in the A and B-Junior database: a review

milestones of the youth leagues in German football

The development of German football is highlighted by introducing new competitions for the A and B juniors and the juniors' DFB Cup in the transfer market database. This happens at a time when the U17 and U19 DFB young people bring a significant change for youth football. The importance of these annual tournaments for young people and their funding should not be underestimated.

The history of the A and B-Junior Championships

The A-Junior Championship was first played at the end of the 1968/69 season, since then a total of 841 matches took place, including 52 qualification games. VfL Bochum secured the first title while VfB Stuttgart emerged with ten championships as a record champion. The performance of Borussia Dortmund, which won the title five times in a row, is particularly impressive.

The B-Junior Championship was first played out in 1976/77, with the Frankfurt Eintracht as the first winner. There were a total of 780 games in this league, with BVB being considered outstanding record champions with eight titles. It is noteworthy that the seasons in both competitions were shorter until 1989/90 and were only then adapted to the now common 90 minutes.

The DFB Cup of the juniors

Since 1986/87, the Junior's DFB Cup has been an important platform for young football. The first title went to the 1st FC Nürnberg after a final against Borussia Mönchengladbach. SC Freiburg is a record title with six triumphs, while the 1st FC Nürnberg achieved a historical victory against TSV Lägerdorf in 2011.

A call to improve the database

The Integration of these competitions into the transfer market database not only offers fans, but also active players the opportunity to pursue developments and results. Registered users are welcome to contribute their observations and corrections to the game reports. This community initiative is crucial for the continuous improvement of data quality and supports transparency in German youth football.

meaning and effects on football

The documentation of the A and B-Junior Championships and the Junior DFB Cup in the Transfer market database is a step in the right direction. By recording this data, awareness of youth football is promoted, and at the same time the talents are offered a platform on which they can show their skills. This step is particularly important at a time when young players are increasingly focusing on and paving the way to professionalization in football.

- Nag