Verein für Leibesübungen Wolfsburg e. V. , commonly known as VfL Wolfsburg ( pronounced [ˌfaʊ ʔɛf ʔɛl ˈvɔlfsbʊɐ̯k] ), is a German professional sports club based in Wolfsburg , Lower Saxony. The club grew out of a multi-sports club for Volkswagen workers in the city of Wolfsburg. It is best known for its football department, but other departments include badminton , handball and athletics .