FCz

FC Zürich, commonly known as FCZ, is a professional football club based in Zürich, Switzerland. The team competes in the Swiss Super League, the top tier of Swiss football. Founded in 1896, FCZ is one of the country’s oldest clubs. Home matches are played at the Letzigrund stadium in Zürich. The club’s colors are sky blue and white, and the team is frequently referred to by its initials FCZ or simply FC Zürich.

Throughout its history, FCZ has won domestic titles and participated in European competition. The club has claimed Swiss league titles and Swiss Cup trophies in various eras, and has faced clubs from across Europe in competitions such as the European Cup/Champions League and the UEFA Cup/Europa League.

The club’s principal local rival is Grasshopper Club Zürich, with matches known as the Zürich derby drawing strong attention from fans in the city.

FCZ operates a youth academy and maintains a professional setup to develop players for the first team and for Swiss national teams. As of the 2020s, FCZ continues to compete for national honours and seeks success in European competitions when eligible.