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VfL Wolfsburg

1. Bundesliga

75 Robust BETA

Key Metrics

Revenue
€220M
Personnel Cost Ratio
50%
Squad Value
€200M
Stadium
Volkswagen Arena
Owned (VW) · 30,000

Wolfsburg are Volkswagen's works team — a 50+1 exception like Leverkusen. VW controls the club entirely. This guarantees financial stability but limits fan identification: the Volkswagen Arena only fills for top matches.

The 50% personnel cost ratio is solid, the €200M squad value moderate. Wolfsburg operate under the radar — no glamour but no crises either. Regular expensive transfers that rarely deliver expected returns.

Robust through VW backing, but without organic growth potential. As long as VW pays, Wolfsburg are safe. The risk: VW has its own problems (EV transformation, job cuts).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is VfL Wolfsburg's financial status?
VfL Wolfsburg has a Financial Stability Score of 75 (category: Robust). 50+1 exemption (Volkswagen), 2009 champions, Volkswagen Arena owned by VW.
What league does VfL Wolfsburg play in?
VfL Wolfsburg plays in the 1. Bundesliga (as of the 2025/26 season).
What is VfL Wolfsburg's Financial Stability Score?
The score is 75/100 — category "Robust". Based on five dimensions: stadium exposure, wage rigidity, TV revenue dependency, investor concentration, and equity buffer.