RC Strasbourg Alsace 2025–26

RC Strasbourg Alsace is one of French football's most storied clubs, rooted in the unique cultural crossroads of Alsace — a region that has historically bridged French and German culture. The club won the French league title in 1979 and have produced generations of talented players, but suffered years of financial instability that saw them drop down through the divisions. Their return to Ligue 1 has been accompanied by a significant change in direction: the acquisition of a minority stake by Todd Boehly's BlueCo group — the same consortium that owns Chelsea — brought new investment, ambition and global attention to the Alsatian club. In 2025–26, Strasbourg are rebuilding with serious intent, aiming to establish themselves as a genuine mid-to-upper-table force in French football while navigating the complexities of their new ownership landscape.