AS Monaco Football

AS Monaco Football

Team Information

Founded 23 August 1924; 94 years ago
Ground Stade Louis
Nickname Les Monégasques (The Monégasques) Les Rouges et Blancs (The Red and Whites)

AS Monaco Football News

AC Milan set to move for Manchester United's perfect Casemiro replacement target - Reports AC Milan set to move for Manchester United's perfect Casemiro replacement target - Reports
AC Milan set to move for Manchester United's perfect Casemiro replacement target - Reports
1d
Chelsea Transfer News Roundup: Blues end Evan Ferguson pursuit, club yet to decide French defender's future, and more - April 2, 2024 Chelsea Transfer News Roundup: Blues end Evan Ferguson pursuit, club yet to decide French defender's future, and more - April 2, 2024
Chelsea Transfer News Roundup: Blues end Evan Ferguson pursuit, club yet to decide French defender's future, and more - April 2, 2024
Kylian Mbappe leaving PSG because of Nasser Al-Khelaifi's failed promises - Reports Kylian Mbappe leaving PSG because of Nasser Al-Khelaifi's failed promises - Reports
Kylian Mbappe leaving PSG because of Nasser Al-Khelaifi's failed promises - Reports
Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Ex-Liverpool star Takumi Minamino picks his favourite between the 2 stars Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Ex-Liverpool star Takumi Minamino picks his favourite between the 2 stars
Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Ex-Liverpool star Takumi Minamino picks his favourite between the 2 stars
“Imagine if it was Messi or Neymar” “Disrespect at highest level” - Fans left shocked by Kylian Mbappe’s response to being subbed at half-time by PSG “Imagine if it was Messi or Neymar” “Disrespect at highest level” - Fans left shocked by Kylian Mbappe’s response to being subbed at half-time by PSG
“Imagine if it was Messi or Neymar” “Disrespect at highest level” - Fans left shocked by Kylian Mbappe’s response to being subbed at half-time by PSG

AS Monaco Football Videos

January Confirmed Transfers Part 4
video poster
2:30
January Confirmed Transfers Part 4

AS Monaco Football Bio

AS Monaco History


Association Sportive de Monaco football club, commonly known as AS Monaco, is a professional football club based in Monaco. AS Monaco play in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football, and are one of the most successful clubs in France.


In 1919, 5 different clubs merged together to form AS Monaco. Monaco were invited by the French Football Federation in 1933 to join their league. After a string of bad performances, they dropped down to the second division of French football in 1948 but returned to the first division in 1953.



AS Monaco Records


AS Monaco is the third most successful team in Ligue 1 along with eight league titles to their name so far. Monaco holds the record for the most consecutive wins in Ligue 1. They won 16 games in succession between 2016 and 2017 and also hold the record of remaining unbeaten at home for four successive seasons.



AS Monaco manager - Philippe Clement


Philippe Clement is currently the club's head coach, having taken over the reins from Niko Kovac in early 2022. The 47-year-old tactician is a household name in Belgium and was previously on the books of Club Brugge before joining the Principality outfit. Monaco have a squad full of talent and Clement will look to stamp his authority on his players, having overseen an impressive run since arriving at the club mid-season.


AS Monaco Stadium - Stade Louis II


Monaco had 2 football stadiums in its entire history. They played in the original Stade Louis II until 1985 and then moved to the new seaside located Stade Louis II. AS Monaco Stadium is located in Fontvieille, Monaco and has a capacity of 18,523 seats. Stade Louis ll was named after Louis II, former prince of Monaco.



AS Monaco Logo



Monaco’s current logo consists of a Shield with “AS Monaco FC” written on it. The top part of the logo is a golden crown which represents the club’s royal association. The interior of the shield consists of red and white stripes which represents the club’s traditional colors. AS Monaco logo has always remained the same, but the previous versions had initials “ASM” or “ASM FC” written on it instead of the current “AS Monaco FC”.



AS Monaco Owner


Ekaterina Rybolovleva is the actual owner of AS Monaco with 66.67% stake. Dmitry Rybolovlev, a Russian billionaire and Ekaterina Rybolovleva’s father, bought the 66.67% of the club in 2011 via a trust in her Daughter’s name. He also serves as the president of the club. The remaining 33.7% stake is owned by the House of Grimaldi, the ruling family of Monaco.


AS Monaco Nicknames


AS Monaco is simply known as Monaco all over the world. AS Monaco came to be known as “Les Monégasques” because of the Monégasque dialect, the local Ligurian dialect of Monaco. The traditional red and white shirts gave them the name “Les Rouges et Blancs”.


AS Monaco Trophies


AS Monaco Ligue 1 Titles (8)


AS Monaco v Manchester City FC - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: Second Leg


S. NOAS Monaco Ligue 1 TitlesRunner - Ups
11960-61RCF Paris
21962-63Reims
31977-78Nantes
41981-81Saint - Etienne
51987-88Bordeaux
61996-97Paris Saint Germain
71999-2000Paris Saint Germain
82016-17Paris Saint Germain


AS Monaco Coupe de France Titles (5)


1991 Coupe de France Cup Final Marseille 0-1 Monaco


S. NOAS Monaco Coupa De France TitlesRunner - Ups
11959-60Saint - Etienne
21962-63Lyon
31979-80Orleans
41984-85Paris Saint Germain
51990-91Marseille