Wolfsberger Athletik Club, commonly referred to as Wolfsberger AC, Wolfsberg, or simply WAC, is a professional association football club based in Wolfsberg, Carinthia, Austria, competing in the Austrian Football Bundesliga (2023), the top division of the Austrian Professional Football League. This unofficial Wolfsberger AC flag (German: inoffizielle Wolfsberger AC-Flagge) consists of the team's official logo displayed on a black-and-white vertically striped background derived from the club's traditional colors and visual identity.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
The Wolfsberger Athletik Club logo is a visually distinctive design that combines elements of club identity, local symbolism, and tradition. The shield shape, a common feature in football crests, conveys strength, heritage, and sporting tradition. The prominent display of the abbreviation "WAC" ensures immediate recognition and reinforces the club's identity. The black-and-white stripes within the shield represent the club's primary team colors and serve as a key element of its visual branding. A stylized black wolf's head, also featured on the coat of arms of Wolfsberg, carries a dual meaning by referencing both the club's name and qualities such as determination, resilience, and teamwork. The inclusion of the sponsor's logo reflects the club's modern partnerships and ongoing support structure within professional football. Overall, the emblem effectively combines identity, regional pride, and club tradition, making it a recognizable symbol of Wolfsberger AC and its place in Austrian football.
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| Team name: | Wolfsberger Athletik Club |
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| Team nicknames: | Die Lavanttaler (The Lavant Valley Team) |
| Team abbreviation: | WAC |
| Founded: | 1931 |
| Location: | Wolfsberg, Carinthia, Austria |
| Ground: | Lavanttal-Arena |
| Capacity: | 7,300 |
| League: | Austrian Football Bundesliga |
| Team Colors: | Black and White |
| Championships: | - |
| Second places: | - |
| Seasons in top division: | 12 |
| Mascot: | Wolf (informal) |
