Die Wölfe

Die Wölfe (German: "The Wolves") is a common nickname for sports teams and organizations, most notably associated with VfL Wolfsburg, a German professional football club.

The nickname originates from the city of Wolfsburg's coat of arms, which features a silver wolf standing on green grass. The association of the wolf with the city and its sports teams is pervasive, appearing in team logos, mascots, and branding.

Beyond VfL Wolfsburg, other entities may also use the name "Die Wölfe" as a nickname or team name, though typically with a modifier to provide specificity. For example, a local sports club might call its youth team "Die jungen Wölfe" (The Young Wolves).

The popularity of the wolf as a sports mascot stems from its connotations of strength, teamwork, and predatory skill. In the context of German sports, "Die Wölfe" is generally understood to refer primarily to VfL Wolfsburg unless otherwise specified. The use of the plural form ("Die Wölfe") is grammatically correct in German when referring to a group or team.