The DFB (Deutscher FuÃÂball-Bund or German Football Association) was formed 28 January 1900 in Leipzig, German Empire. The commonly accepted number of founding represented at the inaugural meeting is 86, but this number is uncertain. The vote held to establish the association was 64âÂÂ22 in favour (86 votes). Some delegates present represented more than one club, but may have voted only once. Other delegates present did not carry their club's authority to cast a ballot.
Founding associations are believed to include the following: