Full Name: Fussball Club Basel 1893
Founded: November 15, 1893
Stadium: St. Jakob-Park
Capacity: 38,512
President: Reto Baumgartner
Manager: Heiko Vogel (as of 2023-24 season)
League: Swiss Super League
Nickname(s): RotBlau (Red-Blue), Fussball Club Basel 1893
FC Basel is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Switzerland. The club is based in Basel and has dominated Swiss football in the 21st century, winning numerous league titles, cup competitions, and making significant appearances in European tournaments.
Historical Performance
Swiss Super League (Top Division):
- Titles: 20
First Title: 1952-53
Most Recent Title: 2016-17 - All-Time Swiss Super League Matches Played: 2,500+
- All-Time Wins: 1,400+
- All-Time Goals Scored: 4,500+
- All-Time Goals Conceded: 2,800+
FC Basel is one of the most dominant forces in Swiss football, especially from the early 2000s. They have won 20 Swiss Super League titles, many of which have come in rapid succession, particularly during a period of dominance from 2001-2017, where they won the league 12 times in 16 seasons.
Swiss Cup:
- Titles: 13
First Title: 1932-33
Most Recent Title: 2018-19 - All-Time Appearances in Swiss Cup: 120+ matches
- All-Time Wins: 95+
- Goals Scored in Swiss Cup: 330+
FC Basel has also been highly successful in the Swiss Cup, winning the trophy 13 times. Their most recent triumph came in the 2018-19 season, where they lifted the trophy for the first time in seven years.
European Competitions:
UEFA Champions League:
- Group Stage Appearances: 8
- All-Time Appearances: 110+ matches
- All-Time Wins: 45+
- Goals Scored in UEFA Champions League: 150+
- Goals Conceded: 130+
FC Basel has established itself as a regular participant in the UEFA Champions League. Their best performances in the competition came in the 2011-12 and 2014-15 seasons, where they reached the Round of 16, famously defeating Manchester United and Chelsea in the group stages.
UEFA Europa League (Formerly UEFA Cup):
- Best Finish: Semi-Finals (2012-13, 2019-20)
- All-Time Appearances: 160+ matches
- All-Time Wins: 80+
- Goals Scored in UEFA Europa League: 230+
- Goals Conceded: 180+
FC Basel has also enjoyed success in the UEFA Europa League, reaching the semi-finals twice, in 2013 and 2020. They have regularly advanced past the group stage and have consistently been a force to be reckoned with in the competition.
Recent Seasons (Last 5 Seasons)
2022-23 Season:
- Swiss Super League: 5th place
- Swiss Cup: Runners-up
- UEFA Europa Conference League: Semi-finals (Lost to Fiorentina)
- Top Scorer: Zeki Amdouni – 21 goals (all competitions)
- Most Assists: Liam Millar – 9 assists (all competitions)
2021-22 Season:
- Swiss Super League: 2nd place
- Swiss Cup: Quarter-finals
- UEFA Europa Conference League: Round of 16
- Top Scorer: Arthur Cabral – 27 goals (all competitions)
- Most Assists: Valentin Stocker – 13 assists (all competitions)
2020-21 Season:
- Swiss Super League: 2nd place
- Swiss Cup: Round of 16
- UEFA Europa League: Playoff round
- Top Scorer: Arthur Cabral – 21 goals (all competitions)
- Most Assists: Fabian Frei – 10 assists (all competitions)
2019-20 Season:
- Swiss Super League: 3rd place
- Swiss Cup: Winners
- UEFA Europa League: Quarter-finals
- Top Scorer: Arthur Cabral – 20 goals (all competitions)
- Most Assists: Raoul Petretta – 8 assists (all competitions)
2018-19 Season:
- Swiss Super League: 2nd place
- Swiss Cup: Winners
- UEFA Europa League: Round of 32
- Top Scorer: Albian Ajeti – 21 goals (all competitions)
- Most Assists: Valentin Stocker – 12 assists (all competitions)
All-Time Leading Goal Scorers
| Player | Goals | Appearances | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josef Hügi | 244 | 320 | 1946-1962 |
| Alex Frei | 159 | 238 | 1997-1998, 2009-2013 |
| Marco Streller | 141 | 346 | 2007-2015 |
| Valentin Stocker | 100+ | 400+ | 2008-2014, 2018-2023 |
| Arthur Cabral | 74 | 115 | 2019-2022 |
Josef Hügi is FC Basel’s all-time leading goal scorer with 244 goals, while Marco Streller and Alex Frei, two modern-era club icons, also feature prominently in the list of Basel’s greatest goal scorers.
All-Time Leading Assist Providers
| Player | Assists | Appearances | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentin Stocker | 80+ | 400+ | 2008-2014, 2018-2023 |
| Fabian Frei | 75+ | 500+ | 2007-2015, 2017-Present |
| Xherdan Shaqiri | 50+ | 150 | 2009-2012 |
| Taulant Xhaka | 50+ | 400+ | 2010-Present |
| Raoul Petretta | 30+ | 150+ | 2017-2021 |
Valentin Stocker has been one of the club’s most productive players in terms of assists, contributing more than 80 assists in his two stints at FC Basel.
Notable Achievements and Records
Best Performances in Europe:
- UEFA Champions League: Round of 16 (2011-12, 2014-15, 2017-18)
- UEFA Europa League: Semi-finals (2012-13, 2019-20), Quarter-finals (2019-20)
- Most Famous European Victories:
- 2011-12: Defeated Manchester United 2-1 to eliminate them from the group stage.
- 2014-15: Defeated Chelsea in both group-stage matches.
Domestic Dominance:
- Swiss Super League:
- 8 consecutive titles from 2010 to 2017.
- Basel’s dominance in Swiss football during the 21st century was highlighted by their ability to win the Super League almost every season during this period.
Domestic Cup Records:
- Swiss Cup:
- 13 titles (Most recently in 2018-19).
- One of Basel’s most remarkable achievements in the Swiss Cup is their ability to consistently reach the final stages, with 13 triumphs to their name.
European Milestones:
- Most Appearances in European Competitions by a Swiss Club: Over 350 matches.
- Most Goals in a European Season: 33 goals (2012-13 UEFA Europa League, where Basel reached the semi-finals).
Recent Transfer Activity
2023-24 Season:
- Notable Incomings:
- Andy Diouf (€4m from Rennes), Jean-Kévin Augustin (€2.5m from Nantes)
- Notable Outgoings:
- Zeki Amdouni (€14m to Burnley), Liam Millar (€4m to a European club)
2022-23 Season:
- Notable Incomings:
- Zeki Amdouni (€2.5m from Lausanne-Sport), Hugo Vogel (€1m from Olympique Lyon)
- Notable Outgoings:
- Arthur Cabral (€16m to Fiorentina), Darian Males (€4m to Inter Milan)
2021-22 Season:
- Notable Incomings:
- Wouter Burger (€3m from Feyenoord), Michael Lang (Free from Borussia Mönchengladbach)
- Notable Outgoings:
- Silvan Widmer (€2.5m to Mainz), Omar Alderete (€3.5m to Hertha BSC)
Player of the Season Awards (Last 5 Seasons)
2022-23 Season:
- Player of the Season: Zeki Amdouni
- Young Player of the Season: Liam Millar
2021-22 Season:
- Player of the Season: Arthur Cabral
- Young Player of the Season: Darian Males
2020-21 Season:
- Player of the Season: Fabian Frei
- Young Player of the Season: Jasper van der Werff
2019-20 Season:
- Player of the Season: Arthur Cabral
- Young Player of the Season: Noah Okafor
2018-19 Season:
- Player of the Season: Albian Ajeti
- Young Player of the Season: Raoul Petretta
Notable Records and Milestones
- Most Swiss Super League Titles in a Decade: 8 titles (2010-2017).
- Most Consecutive League Titles: 8 (2010-2017).
- Most Consecutive Swiss Cup Wins: 3 (1963-1967).
- Record Victory: 11-0 against Lausanne-Sport in the Swiss Super League (2000-01 season).
- Most Goals Scored in a Swiss Super League Season: 95 goals (2015-16).
- Longest Unbeaten Run in the Swiss Super League: 31 matches (2016-17 season).
