1. FC Nürnberg (commonly called "Der Club") is a historic German football club from Nuremberg, Bavaria. Founded in 1900, the club traditionally wears red and white and plays its home matches at the Max-Morlock-Stadion (capacity roughly 50,000).

Around the 2016/17 season the team was competing in the 2. Bundesliga. Alois Schwartz, a German coach with experience in the German lower divisions, served as the club's head coach during that period and led the squad through part of that campaign as the club aimed to return to the Bundesliga.

• City: Nuremberg (Nürnberg), Bavaria
• Stadium: Max-Morlock-Stadion (approx. 50,000)
• Colors: Red and white
• Nickname: "Der Club"
• League (2016/17): 2. Bundesliga
• Rivalry: Franconian derby vs. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
• Club profile: One of Germany's historic clubs with major successes in the early 20th century and a large, traditional fanbase.

This overview summarizes 1. FC Nürnberg's identity and situation around the 2016/17 season when Alois Schwartz was in charge.