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Paris FC

Paris FC is a French professional football club based in Paris.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Paris FC is a French professional football club based in Paris. Founded in 1969, it has a unique history tied to the creation of Paris Saint-Germain.

What it is

Paris FC is a professional football club based in Paris, France. It was founded in 1969 and currently competes in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. The club is commonly abbreviated as PFC.

Key details

In 1970, Paris FC merged with Stade Saint-Germain to form Paris Saint-Germain, but the clubs split again in 1972. Since 2025, Paris FC has played home matches at Stade Jean-Bouin. The club's colours are blue.

Why it matters

Paris FC is one of two major professional clubs in Paris, creating a local rivalry known as the Paris derby with Paris Saint-Germain. Its return to Ligue 1 marks a significant achievement after a long absence from the top division.

In short

  • Paris FC was founded in 1969 and merged with Stade Saint-Germain to create PSG in 1970, before splitting in 1972.
  • The club plays in Ligue 1 and has used Stade Jean-Bouin as its home stadium since 2025.
  • Paris FC and Paris Saint-Germain are rivals in the Paris derby.

Quick questions

What is Paris FC?
Paris FC is a French professional football club based in Paris that competes in Ligue 1.
When was Paris FC founded?
Paris FC was founded in 1969.
Did Paris FC become Paris Saint-Germain?
Paris FC merged with Stade Saint-Germain in 1970 to form Paris Saint-Germain, but the clubs split again in 1972.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_FC
    Supports: Founding date, club identity, merger with Stade Saint-Germain, separation in 1972, Ligue 1 status, and Stade Jean-Bouin home ground.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Paris_FC
    Supports: Club history, 1969 founding context, split from Paris Saint-Germain, and 2024 ownership change / 2025 promotion background.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC
    Supports: Paris derby relationship between Paris FC and Paris Saint-Germain.
  4. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/paris-fc/startseite/verein/10004
    Supports: Club name, founding year, and official club profile details.