What is hannover 96 2?

Hannover 96 2, also known as Hannover 96 II or Hannover 96 reserve team, is the reserve team of the German professional football club Hannover 96. The team competes in the fifth-tier Regionalliga Nord, which is the fourth level of the German football league system.

The team was founded in 1950 and played its home matches at the Eilenriedestadion, which has a capacity of 5,200 spectators. The team acts as a feeder club for the Hannover 96 first team and serves as a platform for developing young players and providing opportunities for players coming back from injuries or suspension.

Hannover 96 II has won several lower-level league titles but has never been promoted to the higher divisions. Some notable players who have played for the reserve team include current Hannover 96 stars such as Felix Klaus, Niclas Füllkrug, and Marvin Ducksch.