VfB Stuttgart — mid-1990s (around 1995/96)

Club overview

• VfB Stuttgart is a well-established German club based in Stuttgart, playing home matches at the Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion (later renamed Mercedes‑Benz‑Arena).
• In the mid-1990s the club competed in the Bundesliga and the DFB‑Pokal and featured a mixture of experienced internationals and younger talents as it navigated a period of transition.

Rolf Fringer (manager)

• Rolf Fringer is a Swiss coach who took charge of VfB Stuttgart in the mid-1990s. He came to the club after a managerial career in Switzerland, including work with the Swiss national setup.
• Fringer’s spell at Stuttgart covered the 1995/96 timeframe; he was responsible for first-team management during that period as the club sought stability in domestic competitions.

Players and squad notes (notable names around that era)

• VfB’s squad in the mid-1990s included notable attacking and creative players who were important to the team’s style at the time; among the better-known names associated with Stuttgart in that period are Giovane Élber and Krassimir Balakov.
• The squad combined domestic German talent with international signings as part of the club’s attempt to remain competitive in the Bundesliga.

Competitions and context

• The 1995/96 period saw VfB Stuttgart focused on league stability in the Bundesliga and cup progress in the DFB‑Pokal. The season reflected the club’s rebuilding phase as it looked to re-establish consistent top-tier form.
• Matches were hosted at the club’s home ground with supporters remaining an important factor in home performances throughout the season.

Further details available

I can provide more precise historical data for the 1995/96 season such as the full first-team squad, appearance and goal statistics, match-by-match results, final league table position, and cup runs for VfB Stuttgart under Rolf Fringer.