Paris Saint-Germain F.C.
Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, often known as Paris Saint-Germain or simply PSG, is a professional football team based in Paris, France. Competing in Ligue 1, the highest division in French football, PSG is France’s most successful club, boasting 50 official titles, including twelve league championships and one major European trophy. Their home stadium is Parc des Princes, situated in the 16th arrondissement of Paris near Boulogne-Billancourt.
Founded in 1970 from the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain, PSG secured their first major title, the French Cup, in 1982, and their first league title in 1986. The 1990s were particularly successful for the club, with a second league title, three French Cups, two French League Cups, two French Super Cups, and the 1996 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup. The club faced challenges in the 2000s but experienced a resurgence after being acquired by Qatar Sports Investments in 2011. With significant financial backing, PSG has dominated domestic competitions, securing multiple league titles and national cups, and has become a regular contender in the UEFA Champions League, reaching their first final in 2020.
PSG holds the record for the most consecutive seasons in France’s top division and is one of only two French clubs to have won a major European title. They are the most popular football club in France and enjoy a vast global following. The team’s home colors are red, blue, and white, and their crest features the Eiffel Tower and a fleur-de-lis. PSG has a fierce rivalry with Marseille, with their matches known as Le Classique.
Since 2011, PSG has been primarily owned by Qatar Sports Investments, which holds 87.5% of the shares, while the American investment firm Arctos Partners owns the remaining 12.5%. PSG is the wealthiest club in France and ranks among the richest globally. According to Deloitte, PSG has the third-highest revenue in world football, earning €802 million annually, and Forbes values the club at $4.21 billion, making it the seventh-most valuable football team in the world.
Achievement
National
- Ligue 1: 12 titles
- Seasons: 1985–86, 1993–94, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
- Ligue 2: 1 title
- Season: 1970–71
- Coupe de France: 15 titles
- Seasons: 1981–82, 1982–83, 1992–93, 1994–95, 1997–98, 2003–04, 2005–06, 2009–10, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2023–24
- Coupe de la Ligue: 9 titles
- Seasons: 1994–95, 1997–98, 2007–08, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20
- Trophée des Champions: 12 titles
- Seasons: 1995, 1998, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023
European
- UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup: 1 title
- Season: 1995–96
- UEFA Intertoto Cup: 1 title
- Season: 2001
Notable Player
Kylian Mbappé
- Full Name: Kylian Mbappé Lottin
- Position: Forward
- Current Club: Real Madrid
- National Team: France
- Notable Achievements:
- World Cup Winner (2018): Mbappé played a pivotal role in France’s 2018 FIFA World Cup victory, showcasing his clinical finishing, dribbling, strength, and explosive speed.
- Ligue 1 Dominance: He has claimed the Ligue 1 Player of the Year title three times and finished as the top goal scorer in four different seasons.
- Club Titles:
- 7x French Champion with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
- 4x French Cup Winner with PSG.
- 2x French League Cup Winner with PSG.
- 1x European Under-19 Champion with AS Monaco.
- 3x French Super Cup Winner with PSG.
- Individual Honors:
- 3x Footballer of the Year in France.
- 1x Globe Soccer Best Player of the Year.
- 1x Golden Boot Winner.
- 1x UEFA Nations League Winner.
- 1x Best Young Player (2018 World Cup).
- 1x Best Assist Provider (Ligue 1).
- Career Goals: Mbappé has scored over 250 career goals across club and international competitions.
- Explosive Speed: His lightning-fast pace and ability to break through defenses make him a standout player.
Edinson Cavani
- Full Name: Edinson Roberto Cavani Gómez
- Position: Striker
- Current Club: Boca Juniors (Argentine Primera División)
- Nickname: “El Matador”
- Career Highlights:
- Napoli (2010–2013):
- Helped Napoli win the Coppa Italia in 2012.
- Dominated Serie A as a prolific striker.
- Paris Saint-Germain (2013–2020):
- Most expensive signing in French football history at €64 million.
- Won six Ligue 1 titles, five Coupes de la Ligue, and four Coupes de France.
- Second all-time top goalscorer for PSG.
- Manchester United (2020–2022):
- Scored 17 goals in his first season, including one in the UEFA Europa League final.
- Uruguay National Team:
- Earned 136 caps and scored 58 international goals.
- Part of the squad that won the Copa América in 2011.
- Finished as the CONMEBOL 2018 World Cup qualification top scorer.
- Napoli (2010–2013):