Overview Methodology PE Paradox

1. FC Union Berlin

1. Bundesliga

60 Robust BETA

Key Metrics

Revenue
€120M
Personnel Cost Ratio
48%
Squad Value
€110M
Stadium
Stadion An der Alten Försterei
Owned (expanding) · 22,012

Union Berlin are the decade's rise story: 2019 first Bundesliga season, 2023 Champions League. The Stadion An der Alten Försterei was partly built by fans themselves — 22,012 seats, being expanded. The 48% personnel cost ratio shows disciplined management.

The €110M squad value is remarkable for a club that was in the second division just 7 years ago. Union have proven that humility and structure go further than money.

Robust: the Alte Försterei is small but their own. Growth is organic. The risk: can Union sustain this level or was the CL season an outlier?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1. FC Union Berlin's financial status?
1. FC Union Berlin has a Financial Stability Score of 60 (category: Robust). Champions League debut 2023, An der Alten Försterei (owned), fan-built stadium.
What league does 1. FC Union Berlin play in?
1. FC Union Berlin plays in the 1. Bundesliga (as of the 2025/26 season).
What is 1. FC Union Berlin's Financial Stability Score?
The score is 60/100 — category "Robust". Based on five dimensions: stadium exposure, wage rigidity, TV revenue dependency, investor concentration, and equity buffer.