Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, commonly referred to as Paris Saint-Germain, PSG, Paris, or Paris SG, is a French professional football club based in Paris. The club was founded in 1970 following the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain, and competes in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. PSG play their home matches at the Parc des Princes.
๐ Club Success and Trophies
With a total of 59 trophies, including 58 major titles, PSG are the most successful club in France. PSG have won a total of 54 domestic trophies: a record 14 Ligue 1 titles, one Ligue 2 title, a record 16 Coupe de France, a record 9 Coupe de la Ligue, and a record 14 Trophรฉe des Champions. Internationally, PSG is the most decorated French team, with six major trophies, including a French record two UEFA Champions League titles, the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, and the UEFA Intertoto Cup.
๐ History and Ownership
Paris Saint-Germain were founded in 1970 following the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain. The club’s first trophies arrived in the 1980s, with back-to-back Coupe de France in 1982 and 1983, and their first Ligue 1 title in 1986. The club’s fortunes changed dramatically with the arrival of Qatar Sports Investments, operated by the government of Qatar, as owners in 2011. Since 2011, PSG have been majority-owned by QSI, with Arctos Partners acquiring a minority stake in 2023.
๐จ Club Identity and Colors
Since their foundation, Paris Saint-Germain have represented both the city of Paris and the nearby royal town of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. As a result, red, blue and white are the club’s traditional colours. On the club’s crest, the Eiffel Tower in red and the blue background represent Paris, while the fleur de lys in white is a hint to the coat of arms of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. The club’s official mascot, Germain the Lynx, also sports PSG’s traditional colours.
๐ต Anthems and Mottos
“Allez Paris!”, recorded by Belgian actress and singer Annie Cordy in 1971, was the club’s first official anthem. The club’s second anthem, “Allez ParisโSaintโGermain!” by Les Parisiens, was recorded in 1977. “ร Ville Lumiรจre,” set to the tune of “Flower of Scotland,” is another official club anthem for PSG fans. “Ici, c’est Paris” and “Paris est magique” are also the club’s most iconic mottos.
๐ Kit History
For its first three seasons, Paris Saint-Germain’s home shirt was red with blue and white detailing on the sleeves and collar. French fashion designer Daniel Hechter took over as president of PSG in 1973, and designed the club’s traditional home kit that same year: a blue shirt with a red vertical stripe flanked by two thinner white stripes. The design has two alternate versions: the “Reverse Hechter” and the “White Hechter”.
| Category | Detail | Category | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 | Home Stadium | Parc des Princes |
| Total Trophies | 59 (58 major) | Domestic League Titles | 14 Ligue 1 titles |
| UCL Titles | 2 (2025, 2026) | Majority Owner | Qatar Sports Investments (since 2011) |
| Traditional Colors | Red, blue, white | Classic Kit Designer | Daniel Hechter (1973) |