Sparta Nordhorn was one of 67 clubs from Germany that had teams playing during Gothia Cup 2013. They participated with one team in Boys 18. In addition to Sparta Nordhorn, 134 other teams from 27 different countries played in Boys 18. They were divided into 33 different groups, whereof Sparta Nordhorn could be found in Group 27 together with KF Prizren Spor 2, Notvikens IK and SK Djerv 1919 2. Sparta Nordhorn continued to Play off B after reaching 3:rd place in Group 27. In the playoff they made it to 1/32 Final, but lost it against Rotenburger SV 1 with 0-2. In the Final, Örgryte IS won over FC Rueil Malmaison and became the winner of Play off B in Boys 18. Sparta Nordhorn comes from Nordhorn which lies approximately 660 km from Göteborg, where Gothia Cup takes place.