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At a point in time when Paris Saint-Germain is stealing all the spotlight, Paris FC continues to make its steady rise as a prominent football club. Even though Paris FC might not be as old as some of the existing Ligue 1 clubs, they have had an eventful rise to the top. The Paris FC history is filled with some eventful moments, and the Paris FC fans have really gone through a rollercoaster ride over the last few decades.
Paris FC were founded on 1 August 1969 amid pressure from the French Football Federation to form a team to play top division football in the French capital. However, the team faced major financial problems initially and were forced to merge with Stade Saint-Germain to form Paris Saint-Germain in 1970. But in 1972, because of a lot of financial troubles, the two clubs split once again and Paris FC have been operating with the name ever since. Paris FC spent many recent decades lingering in the lower divisions and even in amateur divisions, losing their professional status before regaining it in 2015. They spent a decade in Ligue 2 before being promoted to Ligue 1 in 2025, returning to the top flight after a 46-year absence.
| Founded | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Current Owner | Agache Sport |
| Country | France |
| City | Paris |
| Nickname | The Parisians |
| League | Ligue 1 |
| Stadium | Stade Jean-Bouin |
| Capacity | 20,000 |
| Head Coach | Stephane Gilli |
| Squad Size | 30 |
The Paris FC net worth has definitely gone upwards over the last few years because of the drama around their ownership situation and their promotion to Ligue 1. Agache Sport, which is operated by the Arnaut Family (one of the richest families in France), acquired a 52.4% majority stake at Paris FC in 2024 and they paid somewhere around €100 million to €200 million for that. The Paris FC net worth, however, is around €91.05 million and that comes after their valuation started soaring since being taken over by the notable French billionaires.
| Net Worth | Paris FC Valuation | Revenue Sources |
|---|---|---|
| €91.05 million | €91.05 million | Ligue 1 broadcast revenue, matchday revenue, commercial revenue, competition revenue |
The Paris FC sponsors are inclusive of some rather well-known brands that are currently partnered up with the club. Among the Paris FC sponsors are their notable shirt manufacturers, that is, German giants Adidas. Moreover, the Paris FC sponsors also include a partnership with energy-drink brand Red Bull, and Google Pixel has also become a Paris FC sponsors recently.
| Sponsors | Type of Sponsorship |
|---|---|
| Adidas | Shirt Manufacturers |
| Google Pixel | Shirt Sponsor |
| Bwin | Strategic Sponsor |
| Bahrain Victorious | Shirt Sponsor |
| Renault | Shirt Sleeve Sponsor |
| Vinci | Leading Partner |
The Paris FC history is filled with fascinating moments, and as they have progressed as a football club, the Parisians have also developed intense rivalries with clubs in France. Paris FC shares an intense rivalry with Paris Saint-Germain, with the two being the closest rivals in world football because of the short distance between the Parc des Princes and Paris FC home ground. There is a lot of animosity between Paris FC fans with PSG because of their bitter separation in the 1970s. Moreover, Paris FC also shares a heated rivalry with Red Star FC, and some of the Paris FC right-wing-aligned fans have often clashed with the Red Star FC's left-wing-aligned supporters. Paris FC are also rivals with Creteil, who are currently in the lower divisions of French football.
The Paris FC fans are rather fortunate to be able to see their team take part in three different kinds of Parisian derbies. Paris FC will take part in two Parisian derbies with the European heavyweights PSG in the 2025/26 Ligue 1, with the Paris FC stadium also being 50 meters apart from the Parc des Princes. Paris FC also shares Parisian derbies against Red Star FC and Creteil. They took part in some intense Parisian derbies with Red Star in Ligue 1, but haven't really been able to play with Creteil all that much in recent years because of their issues.
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Paris FC have had their share of joy and dismay over the decades, and the Paris FC trophies probably reflect that pretty well. That is because there are no Ligue 1 titles or even a Coupe de France title to be considered among the Paris FC trophies. The only notable silverware that can be counted among the Paris FC trophies is probably the French fourth division title that the French side won in the 2005/06 season.
| Competition | No of Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| France Fourth Division | 1 | 2005/06 |
Despite having struggled in the lower divisions for many decades, the Paris FC fans have stuck through thick and thin with their club. The Paris FC fans include their notable Ultras group, named the ‘Ultras Lutetia’, and the ‘Old Clan’ fan group. The Paris FC fans love watching matches at the Paris FC home ground, which is the Stade Jean Bouin. The Paris FC average attendance for the 2025/26 Ligue 1 has been 17,345, showing how the Paris FC fans proudly follow the club.
When the Arnault Family took control of Paris FC, they made it clear they wanted to transform the club into one of the best teams in France. For now, Paris FC must be realistic in aiming to survive relegation from Ligue 1. They need to have an objective of securing a top-10 finish in multiple seasons and also look to strongly compete in the cup competitions to raise their popularity levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Paris FC?
Agache Sport are the majority owners of Paris FC.
How many trophies has Paris FC won?
Paris FC has won just one trophy.
When was Paris FC founded?
1969.
What is Paris FC's nickname?
The Parisians.
What is Paris FC's highest league finish ever?
Paris FC's highest Ligue 1 finish is 12th.
