SC Paderborn 07 SC Paderborn 07 is a club whose modern history has been shaped by a long climb through the German football pyramid. The present-day team emerged from the merger of several local football traditions, with promotion to the Bundesliga in 2014 marking a major milestone. Paderborn returned to the top flight again in 2019.
The club has earned a reputation for playing positive, ambitious football despite operating with considerably fewer resources than many of its rivals. Representing eastern North Rhine-Westphalia, the blue-and-blacks play their home matches at Home Deluxe Arena.