Fortuna Düsseldorf is a professional football club from Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, currently playing in the 2. Bundesliga, Germany's second division. The club's full name is Düsseldorfer Turn- und Sportverein Fortuna 1895, reflecting its long history dating back to 1895. They play their home games at the modern Merkur Spiel-Arena, which can hold over 54,000 spectators. Fortuna's history is marked by periods of significant success, most notably in the early 1930s when they were German champions, and again in the 1970s and early 1980s when they won the DFB-Pokal twice and were runners-up in the European Cup Winners' Cup. The club has experienced dramatic ups and downs, including several promotions to and relegations from the Bundesliga. In the modern era, Fortuna has established itself as a strong second-tier side, frequently challenging for promotion back to the top flight with a squad built on a mix of experienced professionals and promising youth. The club enjoys a passionate and large fanbase, known for their unwavering support through the club's various cycles. Fortuna Düsseldorf remains a historic club with top-flight ambitions and a deep connection to the city of Düsseldorf.