AS Monaco FC, commonly known as "Monaco", is a football club founded in 1919 and based in Fontvieille, Monaco. Nicknamed the "Red and Whites", it is one of the most successful clubs in French football, a long-standing Ligue 1 team, and a strong contender. The club has won multiple league titles, as well as the French Cup and League Cup. They have also competed in European competitions, reaching the finals of the 1992 European Cup Winners' Cup and the 2004 Champions League. The club is renowned for its excellent youth academy, having produced players such as Thierry Henry, Lilian Thuram, and Kylian Mbappé, and is also adept at attracting international stars.
The club has won the league championship multiple times, as well as the French Cup and the French League Cup. They have also frequently competed in European football, finishing as runners-up in the 1992 European Winners' Cup and the 2004 Champions League. The club is renowned for its excellent youth academy, which has produced players such as Thierry Henry, Lilian Thuram, and Kylian Mbappé, and is also adept at attracting international stars.
The club has experienced ups and downs throughout its history, with a low point in the early 21st century due to financial problems that led to relegation. In late 2011, the acquisition by Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev injected significant capital into the club, marking the beginning of a revival. With strong financial backing, Monaco quickly returned to Ligue 1 and, in the 2016-17 season, won the Ligue 1 title after 17 years. Today, Monaco remains a strong team with an excellent youth academy, dedicated to developing and nurturing top talent.