Updated version: The Best “Sleeping Giants” Challenges for FM 2027
We are launching the series DESAFIOS FM 2019. In these articles we will present some interesting challenges to take on in Football Manager 2019. In the first one, we present 10 teams, among the most decorated in their countries, but far from glory. The goal is simple. Make them great again!
NUREMBERG
Nuremberg was founded in 1900 and until 1987 (when overtaken by Bayern) was the most decorated club in Germany, with 9 league titles. Their last German league title dates back to 67/68; after that they only won a German Cup, in the 06/07 season.
HAMBURGER SV
Hamburger was founded in 1887 and, until 2018, was the only German club that had never tasted relegation. Their last German league title came in the 82/83 season, and in total Hamburger have 6 German league titles. It was also in 82/83 that they won their biggest trophy, the European Cup, having already won a Cup Winners' Cup in 76/77. In Europe, their last notable wins were two victories in the now defunct Intertoto Cup, in 2005 and 2007. In the domestic cups, their last German Cup came in 86/87 and their last German League Cup in 02/03.
ASTON VILLA
If there are clubs with History, Villa is without doubt one of them. It was one of the first teams founded (21/11/1874), and one of the founders of the first football league, the Football League, in 1888. Aston Villa have 7 English league titles in total, the last in the 80/81 season. They also have 7 FA Cups, the last won in 56/57, and 5 League Cups, the last in 95/96. In Europe, Villa played in the European Cup twice, with 15 games in total, and the result of those two campaigns was: winning the competition in 81/82. They then won the European Super Cup in 82, and their last European trophy was an Intertoto Cup in 2001.
SUNDERLAND
Founded in 1879, and with 6 league titles, Sunderland are one of England's historic clubs. However, they have been far from titles for a long time and currently play in League One. Their last league title came in the 35/36 season. As for the FA Cup, they have won two, the last in 72/73.
D. CORUNHA
Founded in 1906, Deportivo de La Coruña made Spanish football history in the 99/00 season, when they won their first and only league title. They also have 2 Copas del Rey, won in 94/95 and 01/02. In Europe, their biggest achievement came in 03/04, when they reached the Champions League semi-finals, where they fell to FC Porto.
ATH. BILBAO
The Bilbao city team was founded in 1898. Ath. Bilbao are one of the three teams never relegated in Spain. They are one of the most decorated teams in Spain, with 8 league titles, the last in 83/84. They have 23 Copas del Rey, the last also won in 83/84. Their last major trophy came in 2015, when they won their second Spanish Super Cup. In Europe, the most Bilbao have achieved is two Europa League finals, both lost (the last in 2012).
GENOA
Genoa, founded in 1893, is the oldest Italian club still active. It is one of the most decorated Italian clubs, with 9 titles. However, its last league title came in the distant year of 1923. Genoa have one Coppa Italia, won in the 36/37 season. In Europe they have no notable achievements.
BOLONHA
Founded in 1909, Bologna is one of the Italian teams with the richest history. They have 7 league titles, the last won in 63/64. As for the Coppa Italia, they have two, the last dating from 73/74. In Europe, their most notable achievement was winning the Intertoto Cup in 1998.
NANTES
Nantes is a club with a late founding, only founded in 1943. Even so, it is one of the most successful clubs in France. They have 8 league titles, the last won in 00/01. They have 3 French Cups, the last won in 99/00. They also have 1 League Cup, won in 64/65, and 3 French Super Cups, the last in 2000. From their founding until the 06/07 season, Nantes had never been relegated. In Europe, their biggest achievement was a Cup Winners' Cup semi-final in the 79/80 season.
REIMS
Stade de Reims, founded in 1931, is one of France's historic clubs. They have 6 league titles, the last won in the distant 61/62 season. They also have 2 French Cups, the last won in 57/58. They have a League Cup, won in 1991, and 5 French Super Cups, the last won in 1966. In Europe, a Latin Cup won in 1953 stands out
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